So we're 20 years old and our skin is ...usually at it’s most healthy. It is glowing, the cellular communication and turnover is optimal. Our skin is functioning really well, so we tend to take it for granted the most at this age. To keep it that way we need to … Wear sunscreen every …
Retinol: Your questions answered.
What is retinol Retinol is a form of Vitamin A. When applied to the skin, it helps to break up the dead skin cells sitting on the surface of the skin but gently breaking apart the “glue” or bonds that hold the skin together. For everyone in the skin biz, it is known as the Anti-aging …
Salicylic acid, acne and your skin
What is salicylic acid? What are the benefits for acne? Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid. This is oil soluble which is perfect for acne, as it helps to dissolve the excess oil produced in the pores or oil glands within the skin, as well as break apart the skin cells on the surface which …
The real deal on Sunscreen
Remember back in the 80’s when a tan meant that you were glowing with health? Well hopefully we all know better than that now. Even though the sun beckons us to spend more time outside, protecting your skin is more important than ever. Aside from the skin cancer risks associated with sun damage, ninety percent …
Look Well. Feel Well
When it comes to skin wellness, everyone has an opinion about what is right or wrong. But whatever your thoughts, I am sure we all agree that we all want to look the best that we can. For some people, this might be putting on some sunscreen, whereas for others, looking their best skin health …