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A survey of 6000 women from around the world identified which signs of aging were most relevant across geographical and cultural boundaries. While there was slight variations country by country, people consistently identified seven relevant signs of aging: Appearance...

Often we are asked what is the most beneficial ingredient in our products. While alpha-hydroxy (glycolic acid) is certainly an important ingredient, we would also favor peptides. Science has proven that peptides can reduce wrinkles in your skin and reverse the signs...

Achieving beautiful, supple and young-looking skin takes work. It starts with using a good cleansing system along with the appropriate moisturizers’ and serums for your skin type. Making regular visits to the office is also important, but you ask, why does our skin...

When we see new clients and they tell us they are using a branded skin care product sold retail or from a doctor, we often tell them to throw the products away. Why? Because they are garbage! Likely they are loaded with preservatives so they can have a five-year shelf...

Never think that it is too hot to apply your moisturizers. Your skin will perspire anyway. In very hot weather your skin needs the protection of a moisturizer more than ever. There is no need to use excessive amounts to add more protection. Just a light covering is...

Keep your skin looking forever young by following the tips listed below. Remember that your skin is a mirror of your overall body health. Healthy skin is the young looking skin! Avoid overexposure to the sun. Sun damage leads to hyperpigmentation (brown spots) which...

Another sign of Spring having arrived is the increase in Clients that I see with Acne problems. Unfortunately, most of these clients went first to a dermatologist’s office where they probably got a prescription for oral antibiotics, topical antibiotics and/or...

Whew. You made it through winter, with all the challenges that cold, dry, windy air brings to skin. Now spring is here and you expect your skin to look great again. Yet spring brings its own skin-care problems. Just when the air gets warmer and softer, you might...

I can not emphasize enough. By having the right amount, your skin can have the glow of good health. That is why I put many of these nutrients in my products and take many of them as supplements. – VITAMIN B COMPLEX. When it comes to skin, the single most important B...

Although aging is a natural and irreversible process, we can take steps to delay the signs of aging. Our skin is a living and breathing tissue, not just a nonliving layer covering our body. It gets easily damaged due to environmental pollution, harsh sunlight or due...

If you’re like many people, you slather on sunscreen during hot summer days, then in winter, not so much. Short, cold days make it easy to forget that the sun doesn’t go into hibernation. While the intensity of ultraviolet B (UVB) rays diminishes in the winter,...

It’s a new year, so it is a good time to make some  resolutions. These simple skin care resolutions are easy ways to make a big impact on the condition of your skin! Start incorporating these small changes and you’re sure to see the results of your hard work and...

A quick holiday makeover can take just two minutes. For a family affair (where traditional is the rule), try lining the upper eyelid with black eyeliner (non waterproof) and swiping on a red lipstick. Headed to a cocktail party with friends? Add some shimmer or gloss...

The skin on your hands is thinner than on most parts of the body and has fewer oil glands. That means it’s harder to keep your hands moist, especially in cold, dry weather. This can lead to itchiness and cracking. Wear gloves when you go outside; if you need to wear...

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times: Drinking water helps your skin stay young looking. In fact, it’s a myth. Water is good for your overall health and the skin of someone who is severely dehydrated will benefit from fluids. But the average...

Dry skin is a very common skin problem and is often worse during the winter when environmental humidity is low (i.e., “winter itch”). It can occur at all ages and in people with or without other skin problems. – What does dry skin look like? Everyone is familiar to...

Aging skin is the result of more than just years on the calendar. Exposure to environmental elements like sunlight, smoke, and air pollution causes photo-aging in skin. Not only does this lead to the formation of lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation – it can lead to more...

Dry skin is a very common skin problem and is often worse during the winter when environmental humidity is low (i.e., “winter itch”). It can occur at all ages and in people with or without other skin problems. – What does dry skin look like? The normally fine lines in...

Antioxidants—like Vitamin C—help turn back the clock. Studies have shown that people who use Vitamin C had fewer wrinkles and less age-related dry skin than those who didn’t. Vitamin C helps form collagen, which smooths fine lines and wrinkles. The key is C’s ability...

Boost Your Cleansing Power: Twice daily use of a toner hydrates the skin and helps provide a much more thorough cleansing experience than a facial cleanser alone. Smaller Looking Pores: When used as part of the cleansing process, a good toner helps remove ingrained...

Why does our skin age? Blame it on hormones. Hormones are mostly to blame for skin changes as we age. Hormones are chemical messengers produced in organs such as the ovaries, adrenal glands, and thyroid glands, and all have an effect on other tissues. As menopause...

Planning to be outdoors over the weekend? Make sure you apply sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB to all exposed skin, including lips, ears, back of hands, and neck. Use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Apply sunscreen 15 minutes before going in the sun, and...

Moisturizer is always good. Never think that it is too hot to wear moisturizer. Your skin will perspire anyway. In very hot weather your skin needs the protection of a moisturizer more than ever. There is no need to use excessive amounts to add more protection. Just a...

If you’re like many people, you slather on sunscreen during hot summer days, then in winter, not so much. Short, cold days make it easy to forget that the sun doesn’t go into hibernation. While the intensity of ultraviolet B (UVB) rays diminishes in the winter,...