This week’s anti-aging night routine. The serums featured here are also good for acne, rosacea, and sensitive skin.
1. Revision Skincare Revox II Peptide Serum – My spot treatment for expression lines (eleven’s and forehead lines). A staple in my routine. No matter what else […]
Do you know what’s in your sunscreen? The ingredients matter. Your level of protection and comfort will depend on them.
ZINC OXIDE is a mineral sunscreen ingredient. It is also added to other skincare products because of its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
If you […]
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 […]
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 […]
Few things to know about fragrance in skincare.
Fragrance is a vague ingredient – it can be anything. It is actually a *mixture* that may have natural oils, synthetic chemicals, antioxidants, solvents, and solubilizers. Manufacturers don’t have to tell you what’s in it. They can just say “Fragrance” at the end […]
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 […]
Irritated skin is no fun. Do you know what to do if something bad happens to your skin?
One reader asked me for advice on what to do when “exfoliation has gone wrong.” Exfoliation is a common cause of irritation. The wrong exfoliants or techniques can create great discomfort. Hopefully, this has never happened to you.
But […]
Who says you need to have sensitive skin to use sensitive skincare? Sensitive skincare products are great for anyone.
They always have two types of ingredients that are very helpful for skin:
1) anti-inflammatory & soothing ingredients
2) barrier repair ingredients (these are identical to the chemicals found in […]