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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. [...]
Five Ways Green Tea Can Improve Your Skin We know that green tea is good for us – but did you know that it’s particurly good for your skin? Just how good it is will amaze you. According to Dermacope magazine, there are loads of reasons to drink green tea - here are five ways that green tea can [...]
There are thousands of anti-aging lotions, creams and serums sold in department stores, drugstores and on the Internet – all promising to prevent, reduce or reverse the signs of sun damage and aging. But how do you know what to buy and whether to believe their claims. The answer is – it depends on what’s in [...]
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 [...]
Fillers Break New Ground Hyaluronic acid fillers are used every day by skincare professionals to temporarily restore volume to fine lines and wrinkles. The filler acts like a cushion to support facial structures and tissues that have lost volume or elasticity due to the aging process. Hyaluronic acid fillers also bring water to the surface [...]
Is there difference between Retinol and Retin-A? The short answer is, yes! Both are retinoids which are derived from Vitamin A Both are powerful treatments for acne prone skin Both unclog pores, boost collagen to reduce fine lines, and speed cell turnover to even out discoloration and smooth the skin As an acne treatment topical [...]
There are a plethora of active ingredients found in quality skincare products that work to turn back the clock. Knowing what to look for can be daunting. Not only that, knowing what each active ingredient does can be a mystery to the average shopper. Here are some ingredients to watch for the next time you look [...]
Creating an Anti-Aging Plan as You Age We all age differently and at a different rate. How we look as we age, and how soon we begin to show the signs of aging, depends heavily on genetics and environmental factors. Then there’s the fact that, each part of the face ages at a different rate [...]
The Power of Pumpkins! Pumpkin is great for your skin. Pumpkin is excellent for use on all skin types, but especially on skin that’s been damaged by environmental conditions, such as overexposure to the sun – it delivers powerful anti-inflammatory benefits and natural UV protectors—and it’s the perfect exfoliant for any skin. Pumpkin pulp, seeds, and seed [...]
Retinol, a derivative of Vitamin A, is known for its amazing ability to dramatically improve the appearance of the skin. Reinol was originally prescribed in high doses for the treatment of acne and keratosis pilaris, a common skin condition in which a protein in the skin called keratin forms hard plugs within hair follicles. Today, Retinol is often used as [...]
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