If you are concerned about skincare, chances are that you've been introduced to the term "Peptides" before, especially if you've been curious about anti-aging ingredients. The claims about the benefits of using products containing peptides range from its ability to plump and lift sagging skin to getting ride of dark circles and puffy eyes. But [...]
At the end of January, Dr. Oz talked on his show about a number of beauty industry secrets and how to outsmart them. One particularly important secret revealed is that the SPF Makeup (foundation and powders) offers less protection from the sun than you think! The reason for this is actually quite logical: when you [...]
Remember how back in April I proved to you that you should NEVER buy and use Cetaphil cleanser ever again? (If you don't, refresh your mind here). Well folks, I'm back for another battle and this time, one between L'Oreal Paris Youth Code Dark Spot Serum and Image's Skincare Iluma Intense Brightening Serum, both which promise to [...]
Last week at Barris, we gave Dana our brand new treatment: Micro-Needling. For those not yet "in the know," Micro-Needling is a cutting edge anti-aging treatment that restores the youthful appearance of the skin by sliding an electric skin needling device along the skin, which prompts the body to respond by creating new collagen and elastin [...]
[Originally published on the Image Skincare Blog on December 16, 2014] What is retinol? Chances are you’ve heard of it, perhaps even used it before. But do you know what retinol is, and what it does for your skin? Are you hesitant to try it because you’ve heard of the possibility of harsh side effects? [...]
Now that Spring has "sprung" upon us, the preparation for summer continues and, for many of us, intensifies. But while kicking up your workout routine and cleaning out your closet, don't forget that both springtime and summertime mean spending a lot more time outdoors in the sun, which in turn makes a good sunscreen a [...]
Have you ever wondered about the difference between professional skincare products and consumer, over the counter products? While you may have noticed that skincare products sold at salons and spas are generally more expensive than what you find at your local drugstore or even Sephora and/or Nordstrom, I'm here to tell you there's a good [...]
Lexli Skincare line of products was founded by Dr. Ahmed Abdullah, a board-certified plastic surgeon and aloe researcher. As a brand, Lexli® offers a line of professional, aloe-based skincare products created to achieve healthier, younger-looking skin. All Lexli product formulations are developed with certified organic, pharmaceutical-grade aloe vera as their principal ingredient, which forms the [...]
Doctor's have recommended patients to get a daily dose of Vitamin C for years, that's no news. But recently, the vitamin that's so good for your body, is in so many beauty products it can leave one feeling a little dizzy. Image skincare made sure to jump right in the bandwagon and released their own [...]
Sure, you can certainly use a washcloth, or even your own hands, to clean your face at the end of the day. But would you still want to if you knew that the Clarisonic face brush cleanses your skin SIX TIMES better than your hands alone? Or, that unlike a washcloth, Clarisonic's patented micro-massage motion [...]
