Before bedtime, take the time to apply a facial crème that will work to keep your face hydrated while you sleep. What to do at bedtime: Cleanse. Give the extra love to your skin – a good cleanse will rid the oils and impurities that have accumulated during the day. Tone. Follow with toner to bring you PH balance to …
In the sea of beauty products in the store, one mysteriously stands out – facial toner. You may ask yourself, what is the function of the toner? Should I buy it? Well, in a nutshell, facial toners are usually designed to enhance skin’s surface, temporarily tighten and nourish skin, and naturally remove any last traces of impurities, oil, makeup and …
The days have become shorter and finally, we are getting out of the summer heat and into cooler temperatures! And if you’re from Arizona, like us, hallelujah! You may begin to notice some changes in your skin. For instance, cold weather may cause your skin to feel dryer than normal – and acne breakouts are more common due to the …
Vitamin C is a powerhouse ingredient for skin care products. It is a potent, water-soluble antioxidant that protects your skin, making it brighter and smoother. Antioxidants are important because they allow skin to repair itself and get rid of free radicals in the skin. Free radicals are the molecules in the environment that cause damage to our skin which is …
We are surrounded by pollution. Pollution erodes the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere which exposes us to ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun. Pollution’s free radicals not only threaten our planet, but these tiny particles penetrate deep through the skin which then cause dehydration and inflammation. Exposure to pollution and UV sunlight will increase dark spots on our skin …
Learn how to add eye cream and body cream properly for maximum benefits.
Discoloration of skin under the eyes, also known as a dark circles, feels unattractive. But the good news is that the condition is not a serious skin problem. Some dermatologists believe those dark circles are genes-related. However, there are other reasons for dark circles such as long working hours – especially in front of a computer – sleeping on your side …
Hair is not as simple as it looks. It has rather a complex structure made of a tough protein called keratin. A hair follicle anchors each hair into the skin. On average hair grows half to one inch per month. Aside from ethnicity, the simplest way to describe how we get our natural color of hair is the type of …
What is an essential oil? According to Wikipedia, an essential oil is concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. In recent years Essential oils have received more attention than any other ingredient in skin care products – all due to customer demand. Simply put, people like botanically sourced ingredients for their skin that are made by nature, not …
