Skin Conditions
Inflammation and Skincare
Inflammation can be highly visible such as a red rash, or invisible to the naked eye. For the purpose of this discussion, it’s the invisible … [Read More...]
Teenage Acne
Skincare for Teens Many teens experience stress, anxiety, and poor self-esteem due to changing hormones, changing body and changes to their skin, … [Read More...]
Home Remedies
Camellia Oil
Camellia Oil has been used in East Asia for centuries to protect, heal, and nourish the skin and hair – it has long been celebrated for … [Read More...]
Home Remedies for Spring Skin
Seasonal changes are tough on the skin. While your skin will undergo its own transition – you do need to help jump-start the process. The … [Read More...]
Treatments
Skin Lightening Alternatives
In Canada and the United States hydroquinone is the standard treatment for Dermatologists who prescribe 3-4% formulations to correct moderate hyperpigmentation (uneven skin tone and brown patches on the skin). Hydroquinone is a strong inhibitor of melanin production - a process that involves many chemical reactions in the skin resulting in melasma, dark spots and freckles. The active ingredient in hydroquinone works by interfering with or inhibiting one of these … [Read More...]
Body Sugaring
A Gentle and Effective Hair Removal Body sugaring is one of the oldest known methods of hair removal – dating back to 1900 BC (when they probably used honey rather than sugar). When done correctly, body sugaring gently exfoliates the excess dead skin cells and removes hair while providing natural healing properties to the skin. This method of hair removal is ideal for those with sensitive or delicate skin, and is safe enough for people with Eczema, Psoriasis, … [Read More...]
Beautiful Skin – Beautiful Bride
Planning a June wedding, or perhaps a summer wedding? If so, you must be knee-deep in plans and preparations. The average American wedding costs in excess of $27,000 - that‘s a huge investment in your special day, so don’t neglect to plan to look beautiful – by that we mean, begin a regimen of skincare now so your skin looks beautiful on your special day. Most brides today plan on having their makeup professionally done for the wedding so they look their best. … [Read More...]
New Trends in Skincare
Henna Tattoos
Black Henna Tattoos: Hot New Trend Is Not So Hot Henna tattoos have been around for thousands of years – mainly in North Africa, Egypt, India and parts of the Middle East. When we think of henna tattoos, an image of beautiful, delicate designs comes to mind, and while their symbolism differs from one ancient culture to the next, in the Western world, henna tattoos (often black henna tattoos) are a modern trend that has made an appearance in the last five years. The … [Read More...]
Inflammation and Skincare
Inflammation can be highly visible such as a red rash, or invisible to the naked eye. For the purpose of this discussion, it’s the invisible inflammation that we are referring to - micro-inflammation that happens at the cellular level. As odd as it may seem, a certain degree of inflammation is beneficial to the body. It’s nature’s way of signaling the immune system to begin the repair and rejuvenation process. But not all inflammation is beneficial - there … [Read More...]
Vitamin C and Skin Health
Scientifically, Vitamin C is known as L-Ascorbic Acid. We have known for a long time that Vitamin C is essential for overall health and that a deficiency in Vitamin C can result in a range of health conditions including those that affect the skin, like scurvy, infections, poor wound healing and scarring, and accelerated photo damage (damage from UV exposure). More recently, topical Vitamin C has been studied for its antioxidant qualities in the form of creams and … [Read More...]
