If you're serious about protecting yourself — and others — from the dangers of Covid-19, you're wearing a mask when you go out around others. For many people that’s leading to an unpleasant side effect: blemishes, pimples, zits — dubbed maskne. Read on for some sound advice for those suffering and how to switch [...]
Dysport/Botox have become dirty little secrets, with everyone doing it but no one talking about it (trust us on this!) So what gives? What is it about injections that make them seem like a treatment to be kept hidden? We don't believe in being ashamed of doing a treatment that has the ability to make [...]
The décolleté is often forgotten in your daily skincare routine but it tends to be one of the first places to show the signs of aging. Since skin in this area is not as resilient as the rest of your body, you'll want to treat it with an extra TLC and a combination of [...]
Spring is on its way, which means we’ll be showing a lot more skin in a matter of weeks. With shorter hemlines, sleeveless silhouettes, deep-V necklines, and bright sunlight on the horizon, you might be looking into ways to make your skin look younger and firmer. Radio Frequency Microneedling involves the use of a [...]
I know the word “winterize” might seem a little premature since it is just barely Fall, but we never know when it’s going to hit us, do we?! I can’t remember too many Halloweens that it didn’t snow in our neck of the woods. SO…let’s get prepped in advance this year! Since the harsh weather [...]
Sure, you've heard about Botox before, but do you know about it's cheaper and longer lasting alternative, Dysport (pronounced diss-port)? Although they are both medications injected into the muscle to target fine lines and wrinkles, there are certainly some differences between them you may not be aware of. Like two different brands of cereals, they both [...]
The smooth texture and rounded contours of a youthful face are due to healthy levels of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin, well-distributed facial fat, and plenty of elastin. Faces take on an aged appearance as collagen and elastin concentrations are depleted, leading to less elastic skin and wrinkles. Collagen and fat loss [...]
It's time for another battle! Out on the ring this time is Dermalogica's Daily Microfoliant and Image's Skincare Iluma Intense Brightening Exfoliator Powder. What Do They Claim? Dermalogica claims that their daily microfoliant is gentle enough for daily use and for all skin conditions, and that it instantly leaves skin smoother and brighter. But let’s [...]
We sure have come a long way in terms of skincare since America's Independence. Back in the colonial days American women did not wear makeup, unlike their British counterpart. Nonetheless, they still wanted their skin to look healthy and fresh and they turned to a variety of homemade and natural products to achieve glowing [...]
There are certain ingredients that are considered heroes in the skincare world: Vitamin C for brightening, retinol for skin renewal and hyaluronic acid for hydration, to name a few. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably also heard of peptides, which are essential for anti-aging. Is it a must or fluff? Here’s what you [...]
