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
Sunscreen
How to Use Sunscreen Properly The summer season is upon us – Memorial Day is fast approaching and for many, that means a weekend of sun and fun – and potential damage to the skin from overexposure to ultraviolet rays. Given that, we cannot let this summer season come and go without stressing the importance of protecting your skin from harmful UV rays. So be prepared for countless reminders and updates. After all, the damage to the skin from just one sunburn can … [Read More...]
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...]
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...]
