The Nitty Gritty on Microneedling Microneedling, for those of you not yet "in the know," is a new method of skin resurfacing that creates tiny punctures in the skin to incite collagen production and which is safe on all skin types, including dark and acne-prone complexions. The microneedling pen features 12 tiny stainless steel needles, [...]
By now we all know that we should be eating our veggies for their nutritional content, healing properties, and downright yumminess. But what if eating certain vegetables and fruits also blessed you with radiant skin? New research shows that eating fruits and veggies rich in caretenoids gives you a radiant complexion! Caretenoids is a fancy word [...]
In a world filled with a variety of skin care products ranging everywhere from serums to exfoliating powders, knowing exactly what to use and in what order can be more confusing than understanding triple rainbows and the obsession in the 80s with the Cabbage Patch Kids. Although we can't offer any useful commentary on the latter, we can [...]
FLAWLESS is the skincare trend for Spring 2015. From the Spring 2015 Runways that featured supernaturally flawless glowing skin dusted with peach blush and nothing else to the #nomakeup and #iwokeuplikethis selfie hashtags that have been taking over Instagram and Twitter, one thing is certain: less is more and natural skin, is once again in. To [...]
Exfoliation is a classic skin care remedy that can do wonders for skin but that is also overlooked. Consider it like that perfect pair of shoes that completes an outfit, or the always in style LBD (aka: little black dress). Exfoliation removes the top layer of dead skin cells, leaving skin brighter while simultaneously improving [...]
Discovering how many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie pop can take some work, but washing your face shouldn't require rocket science. And yet, many people commit face washing mistakes on the daily! Are you one of them? Take a look at our handy Do's & Don'ts of face washing list below and [...]
Oh, Boulder! The sun comes out and all of a sudden, every one else is out too- running, hiking, cycling, climbing... It's no secret that Boulderites are all about being active outdoors, and while it's great exercise for your body and mind, all that dirt, sun, and wind can push skin to its limit. Because of [...]
Ahhh, Spring! The time to push those snow boots to the back of your closet and pull out those lighter jackets that don't make you look like a marshmallow from behind the closet. It is indeed a glorious time! But blooming flowers and less layers aside, Spring brings with it a mix of warmer winds [...]
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 [...]
