Antioxidants If you are into skin or overall body health, most likely you have heard of antioxidants. So, what are they and what they do? Antioxidants protect skin from the assault of free radicals (UV from sun, pollution, cigarette smoke) that can cause oxidative stress. Antioxidants are able to neutralize the effects of free radicals or possibly delay some cell …
Caring for your face while you sleep
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 …
Cold weather is tough on skin.
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 …
Are you applying cream the wrong way?
Learn how to add eye cream and body cream properly for maximum benefits.
Understanding Essential Oils
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 …