The Best Moisturizers for Every Skin Type Why Do You Need To Use a Moisturizers? Even if you’re younger (under 30) you should still use a moisturizer at least once a day. Your skin at 40 is affected by what you do in your 20s. A simple twice-daily moisturizer is the...
GROWTH FACTOR SERUMS Growth factor serums are the latest in skin rejuvenation technology. I will try to keep my explanations as understandable as possible: How Growth Factor Serums Work: Growth factors are proteins that communicate with your skin cells. They cause new cells to grow and older cells to rejuvenate. This thickens your...
Complete Guide to Skincare Facial Masks What Are Skincare Masks? Masks are another way of applying active ingredients to your skin, in stronger concentrations than daily treatments. Here is some General Advice about how to use Masks as part of your skincare regime: *Cleanse face thoroughly *Exfoliate gently (if not using an exfoliating mask) *Apply mask...
Why do I need to use an eye cream? I hear you ask. Well, it's because the skin around your eyes- especially the eyelids- is very thin. So your eye area shows aging first, meaning consistent use of an eye cream is important. The skin around your eyes is the thinnest...
Complete Guide to Skincare Exfoliants Why Use Exfoliants? Exfoliants remove dead skin cells from the surface of your skin, producing fresher, smoother skin underneath. They help improve skin texture, unclog pores, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve absorption and effectiveness of other skin products. With regular use you will notice: After 1-2 weeks: Smoother texture After 4-6...
There are many different cleansers, and the best way to choose one is to relate it to your skin type- dry, normal, or oily. Please take a look at my article, "Skin Types and Recommended Products," to learn more about how your skin type influences the best products to use. WHY YOU...
AHA-BHA Skin Creams AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) are obtained from fruits, milk and sugar; they cause exfoliation (removal of dead and unhealthy skin cells) and new skin regeneration. BHAs (Beta Hydroxy Acids) are usually a form of salicylic acid derived from willow bark; they have anti- inflammatory and pore-cleansing effects. These are the...
If your child has eczema, there is a lot you can do to help reduce its effects.
By your 50s, you are probably starting to notice some unwelcome changes to the skin on your face early fine lines
These recommendations are for anyone who wants to improve the health of their skin. Your skin type determines to a large degree, the best treatments for you.