Brush On Block image of tan woman in bathing suit at beach, wearing a hat
brush on block

Chlorine and Salt: How the Ocean and the Pool Affect Your Skin

We are conditioned to care for our skin during a day at the pool or by the ocean by applying and reapplying sunscreen every hour, wearing a hat and sunglasses and limiting our time outdoors. But w...
Brush On Block image of woman drinking soda through a straw
brush on block

How Sugary Drinks Affect Your Skin

According to a study by Harvard University, approximately 160 million Americans consume a sugary drink every day, and one in four of those drinks have at least 200 calories.  You already know that...
Brush On Block image of man applying sunscreen to shoulders at the beach
brush on block

5 Red Hot Sun Protection Mistakes Men Make

At one point or another, guys always learn the hard way when it comes to protecting their skin from UV rays. Whether we miss a couple spots, apply it too late, or just don’t apply it at all, we’re...
Brush On Block image of woman at beach drinking adult beverage
brush on block

Turn Up: How Alcohol Affects Your Skin

We are not here to rain on your parade. Enjoying a refreshing adult beverage from time to time can be relaxing and fun, and studies even show that ingredients in red wine are associated with redu...
Brush On Block image of family of four enjoying outdoors
brush on block

5 Fresh Ideas for Outdoor Spring Fun

It’s time to trade in your jackets for t-shirts, sweats for shorts and TV time for the great outdoors. After an endless winter, spring is finally here, and what better way to celebrate sunny skies...
Brush On Block image of woman applying mascara
brush on block

How Make-up Affects Your Skin: Choosing the Right Look for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re one of the 62 percent of adults in America who celebrate this day of love, you probably already have plans for the perfect date wearing th...
Brush On Block image of woman half pale, half tan.
brush on block

Fighting Pale Winter Skin: Are Sunless Tanners Safe?

Television, movies and the media have long glorified “tanned” skin on that segment of the population not naturally blessed with melanin. Naturally pale celebrities work to have that sun-kissed glo...
Brush On Block image of man and woman in snowball fight
brush on block

Defeating Your Winter Skin Woes

I just love what winter does for my skin … said no person ever.  Gone are the days of sweating it out in the sun and humidity. Once you’ve traded in your bathing suit for a parka, you also need to...
Brush On Block image of woman with forehead wrinkles
brush on block

5 Crazy Tips for Fighting Wrinkles

You know the old adage—pain is beauty. While that may be a little extreme, the truth is some women (and men) will try just about anything to keep their skin looking young. Celebrity culture has ma...