WHAT ARE SERUMS? HOW ARE THEY BENEFICIAL?
can even out your skin tone. Your skin absorbs serums quickly, making it an ideal first step. They can also help soothe sensitive and irritated skin. In addition to this, serums are also very lightweight, so you won’t have to worry about your skin feeling heavy or greasy. How do I choose the right serum? There are so many on the market now that it can be overwhelming, but you will find the perfect one for you with some trial and error. Here are some of the serums you can look at to get you started. Anti-Aging: Combats fine lines and wrinkles. Antioxidant: Protects your skin from free radicals. Hydrating: Infuses skin with extra moisture. Color-Correcting: Targets hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, and fine lines. Acne: Limits and prevents breakouts. Serums may be what you need to get the skin you’ve always wanted. By adding serums to your skin care regimen, you’ll see the difference in your skin within seven weeks. If you’re not sure which serum is right for your skin type, talk to a certified dermatologist for more information.
When wondering about skin care routines, most people think about cleansers, face masks, eye creams, and moisturizers. But another product should be added to your beauty regimen to provide your skin with a range of valuable nutrients — serums. What is serum? Think of your skin care routine as a three-course meal. Cleansing your face is the appetizer, applying a serum is the main dish, and finishing off with moisturizer is the dessert. Serums are topical products that contain concentrated amounts of active ingredients. These ingredients, when applied directly to your skin, have smaller molecules that can penetrate deeply into your skin. Because of this, there are different serums you can use to focus on specific concerns you have, such as wrinkles, pores, redness, and much more. What are the benefits? There are tons of benefits to using serums. They contain antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and E — and even retinol, which
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Sweet and Spicy BBQ Chicken Skewers
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Ingredients
Directions
FOR THE MARINADE • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp soy sauce •
1. In a bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. 2. In a reusable freezer bag, combine cubed chicken and all but 1/4 cup of the marinade. 3. Seal bag and massage marinade into the chicken. Chill in the fridge overnight. 4. The following day, preheat the grill to 400 F. Thread chicken and pineapple onto skewers, adding two cubes of chicken for each cube of pineapple. 5. Grill the skewers for 3–4 minutes per side, brushing with the reserved marinade in the final minutes. 6. Serve over rice or with your favorite barbecue sides!
2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
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2 tbsp rice vinegar
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3 tbsp honey
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Juice of 1 lime
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3/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt FOR THE SKEWERS •
2 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-size cubes 1 small pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes
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