Kimberly Beauty Blog

Ingrown Hair? Groan!

Oh, the humble ingrown hair.  It is the bane of shaving and waxing and seems almost unavoidable!  But just what is that awful thing, anyway?
 
An ingrown hair refers to a hair that decided to grow sideways into the skin or curled back into the skin after emerging from its pore.  This usually happens when the pore is clogged or blocked either by skin oils or environmental debris.  As you are likely well aware, ingrown hair is most common in the areas that see the most shaving or waxing action.  Ingrown hair...

The Incredible, Edible Cucumber!

Cucumbers are more than just a tasty and refreshing snack.  They have been eaten for hundreds of years to help lower cholesterol, relieve arthritis pain, help with weight loss, regulate digestion, and even keep bad breath at bay.
 
With all the great health benefits of cucumbers, people often overlook the benefits of cucumbers for skin care!  Let's visit that topic, shall we?
 
The stereotypical spa picture is a lady in a towel with goop on her face and cucumber slices on the eyes, right?  There's actually a reason beyond how cool...

Alcohol and Your Skin: Know the Facts

Ready to kick back with a nice glass of wine or a frosty mug of beer?  You already know how alcohol can affect your mind and your liver, but are you familiar with the ways alcohol can affect your skin?
 
Your skin is the largest organ on your body, and it not only makes you look radiant when you take care of it, your skin also serves as an early warning system for potential health issues.  Some of the deeper effects of alcohol are actually indicated on the skin!
 
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Callus 101: A Crash Course

It's summer, and that means chanclas! But not even the most gorgeous of toenail polishes will give you the confidence to step out in a pair of adorable chanclas if you have major calluses, so let's talk removal and prevention.

A callus is basically a rough, tough spot of skin.  They can occur anywhere on the body, but they are most common on your feet and hands.  Calluses occur due to repeated pressure, friction, or other irritations, and while they are not generally harmful, they can lead to other issues such as cracking and bleeding.

The cool...

Kimberly's Outdoor Tips

Kimberly, the owner of the Kimberly Spa & Beauty family, stopped by to share some tips for having a great, safe time outdoors.  Prepare yourself for a fantastic summer with her sage advice!

"I think that everyone needs to get themselves outside and into nature as often as they can.  However you choose to spend your outdoor time, taking care of your skin can be simple as long as you remember to ‘Prepare, Prevent, & Preserve’ the health of your skin!  When you dress to go outside, you think about the weather, the temperature etc., right?  Do...