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Every hair is made of up to 95% keratin and collagen, and each year our body's production of keratin and collagen diminishes. By the age of 30, your body has already started this breakdown process. This process causes hair to become weak, limp, brittle, and extremely dry. This is why aging hair tends to need special attention and care. Add white hair into the mix which needs even more moisture, and you really have a product hunt on your hands! Luckily the beauty experts at Beauty Care Choices know exactly what your hair is lacking. What Are the Signs of Aging Hair? Hair thinning, a more coarse texture, weakened hair, and hair that grows at an extremely slow rate can all be signs of aging in your hair and scalp. How It Affects Your Hair The scalp loses collagen, keratin, and elastin as you age. This structural breakdown prevents key components like blood vessels, and lipids from protecting, hydrating, and replenishing the nutrients in your hair. Resulting in hair that can become shorter, weaker, and less pigmented over time. 7 Tips to Prevent Aging Hair 1. Keep Your Hair Moisturized As we age hair naturally gets coarser and frizzier. Adding moisture back into your hair will tame that frizz and help to re-moisturize, and strengthen dry and tired ends. Adding a moisturizing mask once a week will help maintain your hair's natural moisture balance for overall healthier hair. 2. Add a Hair Supplement Hair and skin supplement help boost collagen and biotin from the inside out, which is key for healthy hair growth and hair retention. 3. Treat Your Scalp Adding a scalp treatment will help nourish your scalp, and with regular stimulation can lead to thicker and healthier hair. Scalp treatments help to stimulate blood flow to your scalp, promoting growth and thickening of your hair strand from scalp to ends! 4. Use Low Heat When Styling Very little does more consistent damage to your hair than constant heat styling with high temperatures. Using less, or lower heat will help prevent your hair from over-drying or getting burnt from the hot tool. Consider also adding a heat protectant and shield your strands. 5. Shampoo Less, and with the Right Shampoo Shampooing your hair less often allows your scalp to naturally remoisturize itself. Using shampoos that have been specifically formulated for aging hair provides the missing collagen and other proteins your hair may be lacking for its optimum health. 6. Use a Thickening Spray or Serum Fake it till you make it honey! Luckily many thickening serums and sprays not only give you that instant gratification, but actually contain powerful ingredients that work to strengthen, protect, and promote hair growth. 7. Invest in a Great Hair Oil Not only do hair oils give your tons of shine, but they also help to keep hair healthy and hydrated. Many are infused with hair-loving ingredients that will help to strengthen and protect hair as well. So take the jump with us and start your anti-aging hair care journey today with Beauty Care Choices.

If you find yourself breaking out a lot more frequently since the mask mandate began, you're not alone! Thankfully for you, Beauty Care Choices knows that there are ways to help keep these mask-induced blemishes at bay. What is Maskne? Maskne, also known as acne mechanical refers to breakouts and irritation around the jawline, mouth, and chin caused or worsened by wearing a mask. Maskne can present itself differently depending on your skin type, environment, and even the type of mask you choose to wear. These unwanted blemishes include blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples. Causes. Wearing a mask creates a "greenhouse effect" on your skin. Masks lock in moisture and create a humid micro-climate in your mask. This hot and humid environment creates prime conditions for clogged pores, especially when sweat, dirt, and oils get trapped under the mask. Your 4-Step Guide to Healthy Skin Step1: Cleanse. Get a good cleanser. Deep and purifying cleansers help to remove excess oil and dirt buildup caused by mask use. If your skin is more acne-prone, look for a cleanser that has salicylic acid. Step 2: Soothe. Using a good serum can help to reduce inflammation, redness, and help to soothe the irritation that can occur around the jawline. Step 3: Keep Your Skin Hydrated. Having a good moisturizer is key to happy and healthy skin. By adding that extra bit of hydration to your skin, it can help prevent cracking from occurring, which is extremely painful. When your skin gets to that point, it opens up your skin allowing for bacteria and the possibility of more severe skin concerns. Step 4: Use a Targeted Treatment. For deeper acne, you can consider adding a treatment to your daily regimen. Spot treatments are more concentrated and can alleviate acne discomfort faster, allowing your skin to recover and heal faster as well. Sure, wearing a mask can be irritating, but think of it this way, it's a chance to try out new products that may then become a permanent staple in your beauty routine. Here at Beauty Care Choices, we have a wide variety of skincare products that can get your skin back on the road to Glow Town in no time!

In 2021 makeup rose up again, as we all hesitantly dipped our toes back into makeup with tinted moisturizers, light glosses, mascara, and clear brow gel 2022 will be entirely different. With life going back to a bit more normal than we have had in the last few years, people are flocking back to fun and bold makeup in rebellion against the makeup-free life we have been living at home. Glitter My personal favorite trend coming back is all things glitter! Y2k beauty was everywhere in 2021 and will continue in 2022 because nostalgia is real. While jeweled appliques are still trending for the year, we will definitely be seeing even more glitter than usual! For your eyeshadow, brows, lips, and extra highlight, glitter is in! Lined Lips Another 90's-inspired trend that's making a comeback is well-defined lips. Now we aren't into overlining our pout, but we are all about defining and enhancing our natural lip shape. The classic look of lined lips using a neutral lip and coordinating liner creates the appearance of fuller lips without looking overdone. Pro Tip: Apply your lipstick first, by doing this you're going to see where your lips naturally touch each other on top and bottom. Next, grab your liner that is a shade or two darker than your natural lip color. Use your lip liner to perfect your shape. Double-Winged Liner In 2021 regular winged liner was moved to a beauty trend of the past, at least for now. While the reverse cat eye was a huge hit and will continue into 2022, this year we are stepping it up! Celebs like Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, and Yara Shahid are already rockin' the double-winged liner. While traditional eyeliner has always been a beauty staple, doubling or tripling up on graphic lines is definitely a newer trend. This look delivers more impact and encourages more bright and bold colors, unlike traditional liner looks. Statement Blush Blush has quickly become our favorite step in makeup. People are getting more adventurous and experimental by playing with shades and placement to create really cool and custom looks. In addition to the apples of your cheek and crossed the nose, people are applying blush to the highest points of the face and in place of where your contour would typically go to create a more sculpted finish. Beauty is for everyone Last but most certainly not least is that beauty is for everyone. Taking care of your skin and feeling good in the skin you are in is very important this year. So be uniquely you and don't apologize for it! Whatever your makeup tastes lie, on the low-key to high-key spectrum, being trendy is totally within your reach for 2022. Shop all things beauty and be on trend with Beautycarechoices.com.

Travel-sized products are meant for exactly that, travel. Right now bigger is better and running out of your favorite shampoo and conditioner is far from ideal. Keep those high-maintenance strands happy with the jumbo-sized shampoo and conditioner bottles that will keep your hair happier for much longer. While the obvious advantage to purchasing larger sizes is the longevity of the product, but it also allows your hair the time to adjust to a formula and see how well it works with your hair long term. Other benefits to buying bigger are that most liter-sized shampoo's and conditioners have pumps available to pair with them, making them easier to use. You can also use your larger sizes to re-fill your smaller bottles if the liters don't pair well in your shower. So skip out on the small sizes, and opt for the liters and save a bit of money in the long run and spend less time worrying about finding your favorite! Shop all liter sets with Beauty Care Choices, because bigger is better!

The weather is frightful, and the fire may be delightful, but all that cold to warm can wreak havoc on your hands. But don't fret, the #BeautyCareCrew is here with a few tips and tricks and our favorite winter go-to's. First, the most obvious and most important is to moisturize! Constant cold winds and heaters dry your skin out and can cause the skin to crack and hurt. We recommend you wear gloves. Gloves will help to block out wind that can chap hands and they will also keep you warm! Continue this indoors and wear rubber gloves when your wash dishes or use chemicals. Exfoliate! If you're already seeing signs of dry cracked hands and weathered skin, then it's time for an exfoliant. Not only do exfoliants remove dead skin, but they also prep your skin for moisturizers and help drive them deeper into your skin. #BeautyCareCrew member Jennifer loves the Bonblissity Mini-Me Pack: Sweet+Single Candy Scrub . These come in six different yummy scents, she prefers the Vanilla Brown Sugar, and are individually packaged for on-the-go use! Don't forget your cuticles. Your cuticles and nails are also sensitive to harsh winter weather. Cuticle oil or balm will work to soften, condition, and moisturize your cuticles and the surrounding skin. #BeautyCareCrew member Allison loves the ToGoSpa Honey & Arnica HANDS Mask . She loves these hand masks for their healing properties. These hand masks are loaded with marine plant collagen, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, vitamins C and E, and arnica. Armed with all this knowledge, you'll have the healthiest hands this winter come rain or shine! Shop all your winter hand care needs with Beauty Care Choices and treat your hands well, your nails will thank you for it!

If I have learned anything about the Coronavirus, it's to expect the unexpected. While the list of COVID-19 symptoms from the CDC is a mile long, hair loss is not included and we have received an increase in calls regarding it. One of our Customer Service Agents said she had spoken to a woman who she and her mom both had COVID-19 over a month ago and were now losing their hair in clumps! We suggested first to try and not stress about it, it was temporary and the stress does make it worse. We reassured her that we had heard this from many other customers who did find a benefit to using a follicle stimulator! We have many products to help. Most are noticing 2-3 months after catching the virus that they have a noticeable increase in hair shedding. This hair shedding can last for 6-9 months before it stops. But don't fret, doctors say that this specific form of hair loss is reversible! This reversible hair loss condition is called Telogen Effluvium. This occurs when more hairs than normal enter the shedding, or Telogen, phase of hair growth. A high fever, stress, or emotional distress can force more hair into this shedding phase. While people typically lose 100 hairs per day, Telogen Effluvium can cause 300 strands to fall out every day! A few good ways to kick start your hair to enter its growth phase again is to make sure that you are consuming a diet that supports hair health and growth, which means a balanced diet that includes protein, vitamin D, and iron. Hair growth supplements and hair follicle stimulating sprays will aid in speeding this up as well. It has also been suggested to reevaluate the current hair products you are using. Take out anything with harsh preservatives and switch to something more organic to avoid further clogging your follicles. Also adding products specifically for adding thickness will help with the transition while your hair is recovering. So don't stress, Beauty Care Choices has a product or two that will help get you through, it may just take a little time and patience to see the results. It will grow back!

Our skin is radiant, so why not take care of it? Neglecting to take care of our skin will cause it to suffer in the next 10, 15, or even 20 years! Maintaining our skin's natural beauty is much easier to prevent damage than to treat already occurring damage. It's a well-known fact that you feel better when you look better, and having a daily skincare routine helps you look your best and put your best foot forward! The largest organ in your body is your skin, and just like the rest of your body, it requires its own array of products to keep it healthy and glowing. But why should you invest in your skincare? Why is it so important? Your skin is what protects your body against dehydration and environmental aggressors and is essential to your general health. By taking care of your skin, it can help take care of you so it is worth the time and energy on a daily basis! Using good quality products provides your skin with similar benefits that eating healthy food provides your body. Choosing the right products for your skin type provides an array of different benefits from even makeup application to eliminating skin concerns. Quality skincare protects your skin against environmental aggressors such as pollution, and harmful UV and UVB rays that can cause premature aging. By including in your skincare routine a good SPF you will help to block and protect your skin from damage. Dermalogica has a wide variety of different SPF creams and lotions to fit your specific skin type and skin needs. This will also help to prevent age spots that we typically see along the high points on our face that see the most sun. Eliminating skin concerns is high on my list for why I invest in my skincare . Anything from hyperpigmentation, dark spots, wrinkles, acne, and so many more concerns can be solved with the proper skincare. Feeding your skin with great skincare will help give you a smooth, and even makeup application as well. Moisturizers and skin serums provide hydration, so your makeup won't stick to your problem areas. Investing in your skincare can save you money in the long run. While higher-priced skincare may be hard to bite the bullet on, you need less of that product than the less expensive version. Quality skincare has a higher concentration of specific skin-loving ingredients, so you need less of the product to achieve beautiful results. If you don't want to deal with acne scars, deep wrinkles, skin discoloration, or other skin issues, a skincare routine now can prevent trips to a dermatologist or plastic surgeon in the future to address these issues. Poor quality products can cause multiple negative effects on your skin. From infection, allergic reaction, and ineffective results causing your skin to worsen, creating a domino effect of breakouts and clogged pores. Shop by your skin concern with Beauty Care Choices and invest in you!

Did you know that your scalp is skin? Seems silly to point out, I know, but sometimes we forget that and overcomplicate our hair care routine. Just like the skin on your face and body the scalp requires special care and attention. Your scalp can sometimes be the "window into your skin needs" and reveal important information about the rest of your skin. Basics The scalp is made up of five layers, two more than the skin on your body and face. Scalp skin is some of the thickest skin in the body and carries more blood than the rest of your skin and many oil-producing glands that help protect your hair. The scalp can have many of the same skin disorders as your face and body. The most common are scalp psoriasis, eczema, and occasionally acne. Why It Matters Your scalp health is directly related to the health of your hair. It's the soil to your plants, meaning a healthy scalp promotes healthy hair growth. Studies show your scalp ages faster by six times faster from over-exposure to direct environmental impacts, such as UVA and UVB rays and pollution. How to As with the skin on your face, it is important to start taking care of your scalp as soon as possible. After all, it is easier to prevent damage than to reverse it! Scalp care is often formulated to treat and prevent concerns like dryness, flaking, product buildup, thinning, and even hair loss. No matter the concern, Beauty Care Choices has solutions and options to help best suit your personal needs! Shop all skin solutions with Beauty Care Choices! Have a question? Let us know in the comment section below! Shop Skin Solutions

Taking care of your skin and knowing the ingredients that will help you achieve your goal is important. But what ingredients actually work? Each of these top anti-aging ingredients gives skin a youthful boost in slightly different ways. Each also has its different pros and occasionally cons, we have sought out and researched so you feel you are well prepared and knowledgeable on your product choices! 1. Vitamin C Not only will it help when you are sick, but vitamin c is also rich in antioxidants which help neutralize skin-damaging free radicals caused by environmental factors such as sun and pollution. This will also help with excess pigment (hyperpigmentation) in the skin, fading dark spots, and discoloration. And if that didn't sell you, it also helps to stimulate collagen production! 2. Collagen One of the most important proteins in your skin, and the foundation for keeping your skin strong and firm. As we age, our natural collagen production slows down. On top of that, all kinds of external factors (ahem sun) also contribute to collagen breakdown. While you would think collagen would be the obvious choice for anti-aging it's not quite that simple. Topically, it won't make a huge improvement. Collagen is a large molecule that can be tricky to penetrate as deeply into the skin as is needed. Ingestable forms of collagen are the way to go! 3. Hyaluronic Acid The cult favorite in the hydrating ingredient world, it acts like a sponge drawing water into the skin and trapping it. This acid not only moisturizes the skin but also plumps the skin filling in your fine lines and wrinkles. Apply this to slightly damp skin for it to work most effectively. 4. SPF I know, it's technically not an ingredient but if you're not using SPF religiously then there is no point in wasting money on other anti-aging ingredients. It is a known fact that sun exposure is one of the leading causes of all signs of aging, from dark spots to wrinkles and everything in between! A broad-spectrum SPF blocks both UVA and UVB rays can cause premature aging and burning. 5. Ceramides Ceramides are lipids that keep the skin's barrier strong and healthy sealing in moisture. In terms of anti-aging the more hydrated your skin is, the more youthful and full it will look. Typically ceramides are found in moisturizers and nightly treatments. Because they are great for helping keep irritants out, they are great for sensitive skin. 6. Glycolic And Lactic Acid Part of a group of fun acids known as alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA), glycolic acid is known for having the smallest molecular size so it can go deeper into the skin. Like traditional AHA's this gently dissolves bonds between dead skin cells to improve your skin's overall health. But glycolic acid also has another great anti-aging benefit, it boosts collagen and elastin in the skin. Glycolic acid can be irritating for those with extremely sensitive skin or when used too frequently. Lactic acid, usually derived from milk is generally gentler and less irritating than glycolic acid. It is found in many at-home exfoliating products. Unlike many other exfoliators, lactic acid has been shown to increase the natural moisture factors in the skin. 7. Retinol Retinol AKA Vitamin A, is the most effective skin-transforming ingredient. Retinol works by increasing the rate at which your cells turn over, making it easier for new healthy cells to emerge. As great as it is, it can be very irritating to many and when overused can cause skin burning. 8. Jojoba Oil The best skincare oil in the bunch, Jojoba Oil is biomimetic, meaning it acts as the oil naturally found in the skin. It's non-comedogenic, so you won't need to worry about clogging pores while it moisturizes and soothes dry and irritated skin. Jojoba also contains vitamin E! Now that you are full of knowledge and information about the best you can offer your skin, shop all the latest and greatest in skincare with Beauty Care Choices. Shop Anti-Aging Skincare

What is a Sulfate? Sulfates are what make products like shampoo, and soap lather. If you look at the ingredients list on the shampoo, then sulfates will be listed as: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or SLS; Sodium Laureth Sulfate or SLES;. Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate; Sodium Myreth Sulfate; TEA Laureth Sulfate. There is no current scientific evidence of any carcinogenic effects from sulfates. Sulfates may cause irritation for those with sensitive skin or skin conditions such as eczema or dandruff. They may also be in your conditioner, body wash, and even toothpaste. Sulfates do a really great job of cleaning your hair. The downside is that they can strip hair and scalp of natural oils. So, it's a trade-off. If you're prone to itchy flaky scalp or skin, have eczema, have chemically damaged or color-treated hair, then it's probably best to use sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners. Shop Big Size Shampoos & Conditioner Sets If you have normal, healthy hair, then using a shampoo that contains sulfates is a matter of preference. If you just don't feel clean without lots of suds, then look for less irritating sulfates. The least irritating sulfate is Sodium Myreth Sulfate, followed by TEA Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. Ammonia Laureth Sulfate is likely the most irritating of all the sulfates. Just be sure to condition your hair after shampooing it.