Last week, we discussed the question of whether Peptides, the current skincare "it" ingredient, are worth all the hype (missed the post? just click here). Today, our Esthetician Anna will tell you a little more about peptides and what types of peptides you can find in skincare products. There are generally three kinds of Peptides: those [...]
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 [...]
There's good skin, and then there's great skin. What's the difference? Having a skincare routine that uses proven ingredients. Ready to achieve great skin this year? Read on for tips on must have ingredients in your skin regimen. 1. Use a Brightening Serum Skin starts getting more dull in your 20s, when skin turnover begins to slow down. [...]
Recently, the well-known fashion and lifestyle blogger Emily from cupcakesandcashmere.com shared with her readers advice from her own facialist, Francesca Paige (whom she credits for making her skin glow again) about common skincare mistakes she sees in her clients and how to fix them. We'd like to share them with you, as much of these tips [...]
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 [...]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, chances are that you’ve heard the term exfoliation before. But why exfoliate? It's pretty simple, really: If you want healthy, glowing skin, regular exfoliation is a MUST, in addition to, of course, cleansing, moisturizing, and slathering on sunscreen. WHAT & HOW To exfoliate the skin simply means to remove dead skin [...]
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? [...]
Although there are some spas just for men, you certainly don't have to head to an all-male spa to find effective AND enjoyable treatments right here at Barris Laser & Skincare. We know that today's modern man is often stressed and on the run, but he also has nothing to fear and everything to gain [...]
