Many people forego using eye creams, choosing instead to use their regular face moisturizer on their eyes. After all, eye cream is just moisturizer, isn’t it? Well, let’s look at the differences. At their core, moisturizers are similar, using a lot of the same basic ingredients, such as oils, emollients, and emulsifiers; however, there are… Read More
Vitamin C Serums: How Do They Work?
Vitamin C serums are some of the most popular skin care products out there, and there are a lot of different ones to choose from. So, what is it exactly that people love so much about them? And how exactly do they work? Here’s the breakdown: Vitamin C helps protect the skin by neutralizing harmful… Read More
The Best Ways to Exfoliate Your Skin
Exfoliation is incredibly important when it comes to having healthy, young looking skin. Not only does it give the skin a smoother healthier look by removing deposits of dead flaky skin, it’s also helpful in clearing up and healing several different skin problems. Brushes and scrubs can be great for exfoliation, but they aren’t the… Read More
The Key Causes of Wrinkles, and How to Fight Back
Causation of Wrinkles Sun Damage Sun damage is likely the greatest factor in causing wrinkles in the skin. UV rays lead to collagen breakdown, which once started, continues gradually over your lifetime. Sun damage also leads to many other skin conditions and cancers, so it’s best to stay protected.For more on this, check out our… Read More
What are peptides, and do they really work?
Peptides can be found in a wide variety of skin care products today, and there’s a lot of buzz around them. So what are peptides exactly, and what is all the hype about? As to the first question, it’s also important to understand amino acids and proteins. here’s the simplified answer: Amino acids are the… Read More
Don’t Get Burned By Sun Damage This Summer
Summer is coming soon. Whether you’re going to the beach, grilling in your backyard, going for a swim in the pool, or just walking around town, everyone loves having fun in the sun during Summer. Longer days and higher temperatures also increase the chance of UV rays from the sun damaging your skin. Sun damage… Read More