The Holy Grail of skin rejuvenation is pearl. It is known that the minerals and amino acids bound in pearl powder are absorbed into the skin and accelerate the natural …
FILLERS WHAT ARE THEY?
The word filler gets used a lot in cosmetics as though it is some “dirty” word and that somehow the cosmetic industry is trying to dupe us and be cheap. …
PLANTS AND HERBS
Plants and herbs have amazing healing abilities for the skin. However, the healing ability varies according to the various sections of the plant used. The benefits to be derived from …
DRINK MORE WATER
Most people when they have dehydrated skin think to themselves, well I must not be drinking enough water. Water no doubt is important for not only our skin health but …
SMOKING TRIGGERS ACNE
Can’t seem to get rid of your breakouts? If you are a smoker that could just be the reason why. Smoking actually affects acne. Smoking increases an inflammatory cytokine called …
ACNE AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM DURING PREGNANCY
Many women have the issue of acne only after the event of pregnancy, only to be left wondering how on earth they now have acne when they didn’t have it …
HAS YOUR SKIN STARTED TO SAG?
When we get older it is inevitable our skin starts to sag. The first signs you will see is enlarged pores. As we age we lose elasticity and collagen. This …
SHEA BUTTER IS COMEDOGENIC
Shea Butter is one of the common butter or oil used in cosmetics. It is highly comedogenic and very similar in composition to cocoa butter which is known to be …
ACNE FACT
Did you know that the pimples popping up on your skin today actually began to form approximately 90 days ago? It takes about 90 days for a pimple to form. …
HONEY MAY NOT BE A GREAT IDEA
Honey is one of the ingredients we see frequently used by DIY skin care advocates. However honey isn’t particularly a great choice. Raw Honey is the worst offender as it …