What’s the difference between retinoids, retinol, and Retin-A?
What’s the difference between retinoids, retinol, and Retin-A? Retinoids are vitamin A and the chemically related compounds. They are used as anti-aging ingredients and anti-acne ingredients. Retinoids include Retinol, retinyl palmitate, retinaldehyde, adapalene and Retin-A. Retinol falls under the umbrella term of a “retinoid” and is found in numerous over the counter skincare products such […]
ALL ABOUT VITAMIN C
What is Vitamin C? Vitamin C, or L-Ascorbic Acid, is a popular cosmeceutical ingredient that has brightening and antioxidant properties. There are several derivatives of Vitamin C, including sodium ascorbate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, ascorbyl palmitate, and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. The most potent of these is L-ascorbic acid. What does Vitamin C serum do […]
Your Post-Filler Questions Answered
Your Post-Filler Questions Answered You just had your (fill-in-the-blank) enhanced to perfection. You look beautiful and you’re super psyched. Now what? We are here to answer your most common post-dermal filler questions. When can I apply make-up? We recommended not touching, rubbing, or massaging the treated area for six hours following your appointment. After that, […]
What is Spirulina and What Does it Do For the Skin?
Blue green algae, also known as spirulina or cyanobacteria, is packed with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-bacterial ingredients, making it one of the hottest skincare ingredients on the market. Blue green algae have high concentrations of nutrients such as amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins (A, B, C, D, E, and K), and antioxidants, making it an […]
(Don’t) Do It Yourself Skincare: Home Ingredients You Should Never Use on Your Face
There are 47 million Instagram hashtags for #DIY. It’s a hot topic for everything from home décor to crafting, and of course beauty. DIY skincare is hyped as a safe and affordable alternative to store-bought products. Just because it can grow in your backyard or exists in your medicine cabinet, doesn’t mean it’s good for […]
SKIN BRIGHTENING INGREDIENTS
What are skin brightening ingredients and how do they work? There are many different ingredients that can be used in skincare products to help brighten the skin. They help to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and prevent discoloration of the skin. These types of ingredients can help reduce the appearance of dark spots, freckles, acne […]
ALL ABOUT HAND SANITIZER
The best and most recommended way to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria is to wash your hands. But sometimes we are placed in situations where we may not be near a restroom or just want that extra feeling of protection, hand sanitizer is the next best thing to hand washing or best additional […]
Everything You Wanted To Know About Stretch Marks!
Stretch marks, or “striae,” are formed from tearing of the dermis of the skin (the layer below the epidermis, or outer-most layer of the skin). The dermis is responsible for keeping the shape of the skin. Areas of the skin that have higher-than-normal cortisone levels (such as applying a topical steroid cream) are more at […]
Everything you ever wanted to know about GLYCOLIC ACID
What exactly is Glycolic Acid (GA) and what does it do for your skin? Glycolic acid is derived from sugar cane and is one of the mostly heavily studied alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA). It is the smallest, water soluble AHA that allows it to penetrate deeply into the pores to be extremely effective. There are different […]
Can You Treat Acne Scars?
Acne is caused by your body’s inflammatory response to a clogged pore. As the body heals, either too much or too little collagen is produced causing a raised or depressed scar. Scarring can also be caused by manipulation (squeezing, picking at, or popping pimples), genetics, medications, and stress. We are all guilty of picking at […]
