A Vitamin K serum to reduce redness around my nose. With fall allergies and colder weather, I’m blowing my nose a lot. It’s red and irritated, especially around the nostril crease.
In skincare, Vitamin K helps with redness, visible […]
Today’s post is a deeper look at Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), a topic that I introduced earlier this week.
If you haven’t read that post yet, it would be helpful to read it before you read this. It explains what IPL and laser light do to skin and how they’re different: […]
Light devices are very confusing. I think that’s partly because they appear to do more or less the same thing, if you believe all the marketing claims! And perhaps it’s because light physics isn’t an easy subject to grasp.
Know the difference between IPL and laser? Most people […]
Skin should never burn or feel painful when you’re using a product.
Sometimes, people say they love using an exfoliant or peel that makes their skin burn. Because it feels “like the product is working.” I think most of us don’t like it when our skin is in pain. But in […]
Tonight’s simple soothing facial. 3 steps: Cleanse, Exfoliate, Mask. My allergies are in full swing, so I am keeping it simple.
1. TheOrganicPharmacy Carrot Butter Cleanser – choosing this cleansing balm because it’s soothing & nourishing. It also happens to be quite brightening!
2. […]
It is that dreaded time of year for me. ALLERGY SEASON. My skin becomes hyper-sensitive, my eyes itch, I blow my nose like crazy, and my nose gets red and dry.
This is one of my ALLERGY ROUTINES. I keep it simple and skip potent serums that can be […]
My new toy. This is the LightStim LED tool.
Some of you asked me if it’s possible to use LED at home. Yes! Here’s an example.
Lightstim is a FDA cleared LED device sold to consumers and professionals. I’m holding the RED light […]
Here are two of my winter essentials for skin: Dermalogica’s Skin Hydrating Booster and Barrier Repair.
Skin Hydrating Booster is turbo-charged Hyaluronic Acid. Very concentrated. One drop is all I need for my face. I add a drop […]
Have you ever wondered if there are ways to improve your skin without having to apply products, take medications, or eat (not eat) certain foods? Well, there are!
It’s called light therapy. The concept is simple. Different colors of light are directed at skin. The light energies have beneficial effects […]