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HOW TO TREAT SKIN ELASTICITY

When we think about skin elasticity, we need to think about wrinkles. Loss of elasticity is a huge factor in wrinkle formation. Although wrinkles stem from damaged collagen fibers, when elastin fibers that support collagen...

HOW TO TREAT THE PORE SIZE OF YOUR SKIN

Enlarged facial pores are a common beauty concern that many would like to understand and remedy. The question is 'can pore skize be reduced?' If you have this concern, here's what you should know. ABOUT...

TIPS FOR MANAGING SKIN DEHYDRATION

Dehydrated skin is a skin condition that can affect any skin type, including oily skin. Dehydrated skin is skin that lacks moisture. It is important to discern dehydrated vs. dry skin, as dry skin is...

ALL ABOUT RETINOL

What is Retinol? Retinol is a form of Vitamin A, which is a vitamin essential for cellular turnover. Cellular turnover facilitates skin regeneration: anti-aging by preventing and smoothing fine lines and wrinkles increasing dermal hydration levels pigment suppression skin decongesting and exfoliation Retinol belongs to a larger class of compounds...

CARING FOR OILY SKIN

CONTROL EXCESS OIL! Caring for oily skin is often misunderstood. There’s a misconception that oil skin is “tough” and “thick”, so it’s commonly the most abused skin type. Unfortunately, over-cleansing and over-treating can lead to irritation, dehydration, and breakouts. The truth is oily skin can be just as sensitive as...

HOW TO TREAT SENSITIVE SKIN

WHAT EXACTLY IS "SENSITIVE SKIN'? Sensitive skin definition is the compromised skin barrier (and microbiome) - it feels like everything irritates the skin because the barrier and microbiome functions are not working properly. When questioned, alot of people believe they have sensitive skin, with the majority claiming their skin is...

WHAT IS HYPERPIGMENTATION AND DARK SPOTS?

Customers often write to us, asking 'How can I get rid of hyperpigmentation and dark spots on my face? Are hyperpigmentation and dark spots the same and how do I remove the pigmentation permanently?' Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition that occurs when areas of the skin become darker...