One of the most stubborn and frustrating skin problems for many people is hyperpigmentation – skin that is darker in certain areas. It is, in my opinion, the hardest problem to treat.
From my own personal experience with freckle-like dark spots, I understand the struggle. Mine positively refuse to go away (with topical products). […]
Hormones and skin. Ai-yai-yai. The two words together can either be a godsend or a curse, depending on which receiving end you’re on.
No doubt we’ve all experienced their effects. But it’s hard to know exactly what they’re doing inside our bodies because they’re all working in the background.
Most of us innately understand […]
We all know what wrinkles look like. Especially if we have them on our face and body. But do you know why you get them? I thought it’d be useful to dig into the anatomy of wrinkles. If you understand how wrinkles form, you will be more savvy about what can and cannot be […]
A friend who enjoys learning about skincare asked me for clarification on the word “comedone.” She finds this word confusing. You too may have come across this word or a similar word, “comedogenic.” If you’re wondering “What is a comedone?,” here’s a quick primer on the term.
COMEDONE – the medical term for a […]
Skin pH is an important number in skincare. The pH of skin is about 5.5. This is an average, but it can range from 4.5-6 depending on your skin chemistry and what products you are using. A pH of 5.5 is SLIGHTLY ACIDIC. The acidity protects your skin from […]
CLOGGED PORES – We can’t escape them but we can minimize them!
What’s going inside this PORE? 3 things. Mix these together, and you get a PLUG.
1. OIL (SEBUM) […]
ELASTIN – An important protein in skin. Gives skin ELASTICITY – the ability to STRETCH and bounce back.
We always hear about collagen, but elastin is important for firm, tight skin. There is very little Elastin in skin (only about 1-2%). We have a lot […]
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Oils are good for any skin type, including oily skin.
The answer is definitely TRUE!
But there is quite a bit of confusion and misinformation when it comes to oils in skincare. For example, I sometimes hear this: “Don’t use an oil if you have oily skin.”
Intuitively, you […]
A sauna with a view. I would love to spend some time in here. It’s freezing right now! ❄
What are the benefits of sweating?
SWEATING regulates your body temperature and detoxifies your body. Sweat is made of water, salt, minerals, and things your body doesn’t want (waste, pollutants, toxins). Your […]