As the body’s largest and most visible organ, our skin also serves as a barrier to the damaging effects of environmental influences. As it defends against UV exposure, pollution, chemicals etc., our skin takes a beating which shows up in the form of wrinkles, cracks and spots. Left unchecked, this process can result in health… Read more »
Tips for Protecting Your Skin from Sun Damage
Most of us love the feeling of being outdoors on a warm sunny day, however the Ultraviolet (UV) Rays produced by the sun are no friend to our skin. In fact, overexposure to UV radiation is the main cause of skin cancer. Further, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US. … Read more »
The Four Essentials To A Healthy Skincare Routine
On a regular basis we receive calls or emails from customers wondering which are the most important skincare products. This is a great question when you think about it. Most skincare companies (us included) offer a number of different product options. So how does one know which products are most important? We have come up… Read more »
The Importance of Making Facial Exfoliation Part of Your Skincare Routine
Many people make the mistake of skipping exfoliation in their skincare program. But this is an essential step toward achieving healthier, smoother more radiant looking skin. In fact we would group it with cleansing, moisturizing and UV protection as the 4 most important steps in a basic skincare routine. Put simply, exfoliation is the process… Read more »
The Importance of Cleansing and Toning Your Skin
Why should you include cleansing and toning as part of your daily facial skincare regime? Simple … Cleansing and toning are one of the least expensive, yet most effective ways of maintaining healthy, vibrant skin. CLEANSING: Cleansing is perhaps the easiest, least expensive and most important element of maintaining healthy skin. It is the building… Read more »
The Importance of Topical Vitamin C
On an almost daily basis our skin is exposed to such damaging forces as stress, sunlight, cigarette smoke and pollution. Such exposure can damage the skin and lead to the presence of free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can cause cells to function poorly or die, thus leading to premature aging of the… Read more »
Make The Application Of Sunscreen Part of Your Daily Routine
We have all heard the warnings about how important it is to use sunscreen, haven’t we? Apparently many of us aren’t listening. Research on the topic suggests that perhaps as many as 40% of us never use sunscreen, even when we know we are going to be exposed to excessive sunlight. For this reason, skin… Read more »