Skin Lightening Alternatives

Kate Somerville

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 [...]

New Age Skincare

Acne Care Glycolic Scrub

New Age Skincare is a cosmeceutical line of skincare products designed to address all skin types and conditions at affordable prices. The brainchild of Diane Heinz, New Age Skincare products are the culmination of years of product development and research to find the best formulas for each unique line. Anti-Aging Skincare Acne Products Sensitive and [...]

ZENMED – Products to Calm Red, Irritated Skin

ZENMED

ZENMED® is best known for its commitment to developing doctor-formulated skincare products designed to treat and improve persistently troubled skin. Their products are all 100% free of animal testing or animal products; they contain no dyes or fragrances, petrochemicals, sodium lauryl, or laureth sulfates, making them ideal for the most sensitive skin types and those [...]

Skincare Product Boosters

Essential Oil

No one questions the value of eating healthy and wholesome foods in order to maintain healthy, glowing skin. In fact, scientific studies confirm that certain healthy fats, vitamins and extracts in the diet are necessary for maintaining healthy skin. Now manufacturers are on board with the ‘healthy food for healthy skin’ movement, except they are [...]

Power Serum for Wrinkles

StriVectin

For years StriVectin™ was widely known and recognized as an effective treatment for stretch marks. Today, StriVectin™ is a clinically-proven, scientific skincare line that offers comprehensive anti-aging solutions. StriVectin’s original stretch mark cream has turned into an anti-wrinkle phenomenon.  Now StriVectin-SD™ Power Serum for Wrinkles is formulated with their proprietary complex of 8% (NIA-114+ Peptide) Actives [...]

Ion Therapy Wand

Ion Wand

The Ion Therapy Wand is a small hand-held device that uses Ion technology to increase the absorption of skin care products.  That’s a good thing, because when using your hands to apply creams and serums, you are only able to penetrate 30% – 70% of the Epidermis (top layers of the skin). When using this handy [...]

Boost the Effects of Sunscreen

Sunscreen clipart

According to a study conducted by Dermatologists in Copenhagen, Denmark, layering sunscreen boosts its efficacy. They found that when sunscreen was applied several times a day, it accumulated on the skin and offered protection that stayed, even days later. Doctors put SPF on volunteers either once or three times daily for five days then photo-tested [...]

Treating Dark Spots

dark spots 1

The appearance of dark spots is a sign that our skin has seen better days. They signify years of sun damage and aging skin. That’s not to say that dark spots cannot be easily treated or removed. There are many treatments that are highly effective at reducing or removing dark spots on the skin. Once, [...]

Microdermabrasion At Home

Nubrilliance

Microdermabrasion is an effective and relatively inexpensive way to rejuvenate and resurface the uneven, outer layer of the skin.  It also helps to stimulate the production of collagen, which keeps you looking younger, longer. Typically done in the doctor’s office or by a skincare professional, Microdermabrasion is a popular alternative to more costly and more [...]

Treatment for Eczema

Eczema cream

For people with Eczema, paying special attention to the ingredients in their daily skincare products is a never-ending task.  After all, it is estimated that the average person uses up to 100 different chemicals on their skin before leaving home in the morning – just in our daily skincare routine. While most skincare products are [...]

 
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