Skin is such a dynamic, complex organ that it’s often hard to know what’s going on inside it. How many times do you ask yourself this question: How will my skin will react to this product?
There’s nothing worse than putting something on our skin, or having something done to our skin, and seeing a […]
One of my Facebook followers requested a post about the first signs of aging. She’s in her early 30’s and starting to see wrinkles. Her burning question is, what can she do to prevent further aging and turn back the clock as much as possible?
Well! That is certainly a great question! And I suspect […]
Do you ever get a facial at a spa? Is this something you treat yourself to once in a while, on a regular basis, or never?
For many of us, going to a spa is a financial luxury, a special treat. Understandably, it’s not something that can work for everyone’s budget.
But if […]
It’s that time of year again. In the summer, many of us get more blackheads. Hotter temperatures increase sebum levels. So we’re more likely to get clogged pores.
Before I talk about how to control blackheads, let me clarify what they are.
Blackheads […]
When asked if they have sensitive skin, more than 50% of people say yes. And this percent is on the rise. But the reality is, most people don’t have naturally sensitive skin. They are sensitized.
Because sensitivity is a common problem for many, I’ll be talking about this for the next […]
Now that you have some idea of how pigment forms, let’s talk about how to treat hyperpigmentation.
There are various ways to treat hyperpigmentation (due to melanin):
1. Inhibit melanin production or deposits to prevent […]
If you have a good understanding of exfoliation, then you might want to know some of the finer points of exfoliation.
AHA products must be formulated at the correct pH to be effective. For example, the pH must be acidic […]
Today is the third part of Exfoliation 101 – important risks and precautions when you exfoliate.
For a review on exfoliation, here are other posts:
So now that you know it’s a good idea to exfoliate, let’s talk about how to do it.
Many of you are probably familiar with mechanical exfoliation, such as a scrub. The kind with rough or small […]
Exfoliation is an essential part of a skin care routine. It also happens to be one of the best ways to get instant gratification in skin care 🙂
Exfoliating means removing dead or living skin cells from the layers of skin.
It produces a noticeable and immediate improvement […]