Defend and Winterize Your Skin As the temperatures continue to drop this winter season, make sure you winterize your skin against the harsh elements — whether it’s the wind, cold air or even indoor heaters and extreme temperature changes. Generally speaking, your skincare regimen in the winter will be different than it is in the…
DetailsAcne Breakouts Again? [hr][/hr] Out of the blue, you have those annoying pimples! Why did your once flawless skin get these red bumps? Acne breakout are a complex condition caused by four main factors; hormones, overproduction of oil, bacteria buildup, and deadskin cell buildup that clog the pores. Besides these main factors there are some…
DetailsHyperpigmentation: Sun Damage Summers long gone, but now you’re looking at the summer sun’s leftovers – those pesky brown spots, which makeup barely covers. Often, these brown spots are more prominent on the left side of the face, as it is the side most exposed to sun when we’re driving. And, since most of us…
DetailsThe Paleo Diet The Paleo Diet is a nutritional plan based on the presumed diet of Paleolithic humans. It is based on the premise that human genetics have scarcely changed since the dawn of agriculture, which marked the end of the Paleolithic era, around 15,000 years ago, and that modern humans are adapted to the…
DetailsWhat Skin Care Ingredients to Avoid While Pregnant and Breastfeeding I’m very fortunate to know my clients as well as I do, and they usually share that they are trying to conceive. With that little bit of information, it’s easy to go ahead with a pre-pregnancy skin care plan, eliminating any questionable skin care ingredients…
Details[h2]Protecting Skin From Environmental Damage[/h2] [hr][/hr] When it comes to protecting skin from the sun’s rays, knowledge is power. Know the facts about protecting skin and you’ll be less likely to face wrinkles, brown spots, and skin cancer. Good sun protection isn’t just about avoiding direct sunlight or hot summer sun. Just because you’re indoors doesn’t mean the sun can’t…
DetailsWhat Are Paraben’s? Are They Cosmetic Preservatives? [hr][/hr] Paraben’s are most widely used as preservatives in food, drugs, and as a cosmetic preservative in personal cosmetics such as shampoos, shaving cream, make up, and skin creams to name just a few. Paraben’s are used to prevent the growth of microorganisms in all consumer products allowing…
DetailsExotic Facial Treatments From Phuket Having a staycation this holiday season? Make your own exotic facial treatments. This facial is offered at Banyan Tree Spa Bintan and Banyan Tree Spa Phuket. The principle ingredients of this facial ~ honey, lime and cucumber ~ enjoy an age-old reputation as skin healers, softeners and moisturizers. Used in…
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