Pollution is increasing in the world we live in and it is unavoidable. Pollution has been found to affect the skin and its appearance. It’s not pseudoscience. Recent research shows …
POLLUTION IMPACTS YOUR SKIN!
SUN PROTECTION
Do you avoid chemical sunscreens? Many consumers understandably choose to use titanium dioxide and zinc oxide as their preference for sunscreen filters. Titanium dioxide or zinc oxide have been used …
MICRONEEDLING HOME USE
If you are performing microneedling on yourself you can actually cause scarring. Like many devices that were only sold under the supervision of licensed Aestheticians, skin needling devices can now …
Cleansing Is The Most Important Step!
DO THIS BEFORE YOU WASH YOUR FACE – What should you do before washing your face? Wash. Your Hands. Most people overlook this step but you certainly don’t want to …
COCOA CAN CAUSE ACNE
Cocoa is prized for its natural nutritional benefits. It is high in magnesium which has benefits. However, if you are acne prone it is best to get your magnesium from …
Bacteria are clever!
Did you know that bacteria have the ability to pump out of their cell the actives in your products you are trying to kill them with? So you’re all set. …
PLANKTON ALGAE KELP – Bad For Acne?
Marine based ingredients and foods are high in iodides. Iodides irritate the follicle lining and contribute to acne breakouts. Check your personal care products, supplements and your diet for these …
DEHYDRATION INCREASES SCARRING
One of the concepts poorly understood is the fact that 90% of the basis of preventing scarring is hydration. This is the same principle that is used in surgical wounds. …
Natural fragrance what is it?
Natural fragrance is fragrance that naturally exists in nature. It is natural isolates of essential oils. The benefit of this is that you are able to eliminate allergens commonly found …
ARE YOU USING SOAP ?
Most soaps have a pH between 7, being neutral and 10 which is quite alkaline. Studies have shown that when you apply a pH that is not the same as …