Your skin has a natural barrier to help protect itself from bacteria, pollution, and the sun’s harmful rays. Occasionally, this barrier can get damaged, leading to the loss of moisture, an imbalance in your skin’s pH level, and the disruption of its natural biome.Here’s how you can tell your skin’s protective barrier has been compromised […]
The FDA regulates what is considered toxic and prohibited ingredients for cosmetics and skincare products. Many ingredients that go on the formulas for the products you use have to pass the FDA’s quality control and rules. While they do allow certain ingredients and substances to be added to products, these substances can still affect each […]
This summer is poised to be a very busy travel season for many Americans. Many are taking some vacation time and traveling to wherever they will be traveling. While skincare may not be the first thing you may think of when you’re making a checklist of things to remember during your travel prep, it’s still […]
Sun protection is the most important part of skin care, and just like the other aspects of skin care it can be confusing. Did you know that there are two types of sunscreens – mineral sunscreens and chemical sunscreens? And that both are formulated differently?Mineral Sunscreens – also known as inorganic sunscreens, or physical sunscreens, […]
Do’s Use lighter skincare products – lighter skincare products will most likely not clog up your pores. Clogged up pores plus your sweat during the summer can result in inflammation and pimples. Another thing you can do is to reduce the number of layers for your routine, keeping only the necessities. Use sunscreen every day […]
There are still many skincare myths that exist today. As more products come out on the market and as skincare experts’ understanding of skincare broadens through scientific research, the more myths end up getting proven false. Here are five more myths that can be debunked:Essential Oils – There is a myth going around saying that […]
One of the things that has become second nature during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic is the use of hand sanitizer on a daily basis. The CDC has guidelines for everything related to hand sanitizers that everyone should take a look at. The bottom line is hand sanitizers should be used as is: for […]
Exfoliating is one of the most important parts of skin care because it helps with removing dead skin cells, dirt and bacteria, and improving your overall complexion. It is however a double-edged sword, as it does come with a few caveats. There is such a thing as over-exfoliating your skin (which is very common), and […]
If you’re thinking of a late Mother’s Day present, or thinking ahead for her birthday or anniversary, then a skin rejuvenation treatment might be what you should look into. Make mom happy by making her look young and refreshed with these three skincare treatments:Microneedling – As popularized by The Kardashians, this treatment involves using growth […]