OZNā„¢ Journal

Get With the Program ā€“ Creating a Beauty Regimen That Works For You

Fall is creeping up on us!Ā  Gone are the long, lazy days of summer and sunscreen scented beach bags.Ā  Time to welcome in those crisp autumn mornings and cozy up with pumpkin spice lattes!Ā  Although the end of summer is always somewhat bittersweet, there is much to enjoy as autumn arrives.Ā  This change of...

Vitamin D for Health and Beauty

You no doubt know that vitamins are important to your health, and you probably make an effort to get in as many as possible into your diet, either from the foods you eat or through supplementation. Each vitamin plays an important role in how your body functions, and some are more important than others....

Retinol What You Want to Know

If you have been paying any attention to skin care products over the last few decades, chances are that you have heard of retinol. It seems as though it is in everything from acne creams to anti aging serums. However, knowing of retinol and understanding what it is and how it works are two...

Antioxidants Explained

As a consumer who cares about the health of your skin, you have no doubt heard about and seen some of the many products available that contain antioxidants. Antioxidant is a health and beauty buzzword these days, and it seems as if it is everywhere. You have probably read that antioxidants are good for...

The Problem with Parabens

We are a society of informed consumers. You take notice when controversy arises, especially when that controversy involves products that you and your family use on a regular basis. One such controversial issue is the use of parabens in your cosmetic and skin care products. Parabens can be found in about eighty five percent...

Z is for Zinc

You have probably heard the saying that true beauty starts on the inside. When you consider all of the vitamins and nutrients that your body needs to function properly, the idea that beauty begins on the inside takes on an entirely new meaning. Your body depends on an incredible variety of nutrients for balanced,...

Why You Should NEVER Smoke

You donā€™t need me to tell you how bad smoking is for your health; we have all heard that lecture time and time again. Ā But you might be surprised to know how damaging it is to your looks as well.Ā  In fact, smoking is rated one of very top worst things you can do...