The Amazing Benefits of Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is essential when it comes to looking and feeling your best. B12 is responsible for the metabolism of cells in the body which impacts your energy, digestion, mood, and more. Common B12 deficiency symptoms include numbness in hands or legs, feelings of weakness or fatigue, pale or dull skin, and cognitive difficulties. B12 […]
Your Clear + Brilliant Laser Questions Answered
What is Clear + Brilliant? Clear + Brilliant, also known as “mini-Fraxel,” is a fractional laser which emits varying amounts of energy across your skin. This causes vibrations which signals cells to increase turn-over and produce collagen. This results in improved skin texture and tone, and diminished appearance of scars and fine line. OK, I’m […]
Here’s What You’re Missing in Your Skin Care Routine ?
Glycolic Acid is a is a common ingredient in many skin care products, but what exactly does it do? While Glycolic acid has many uses, it is most commonly seen as an exfoliant product that acts by removing the outermost level of dead skin. It also moisturizes skin while supporting the growth of new cells. […]
What is Micro-Needling and AquaGold? And What Are The Benefits?
While micro-needling may sound like a means of torture, I assure you this non-invasive procedure is anything but. Small, ultra-fine needles are introduced into the skin creating small punctures which help stimulate collagen and elastin production, even skin texture, and reduce appearance of acne scars. Micro-needling makes your skin super absorbant to serums, vitamins, and […]
The Difference Between a BB Cream and a CC Cream
BB Cream: Beauty Balm or Blemish Balm are two ways to describe this multi-purpose skin care product. Hailing from Asia, a BB cream is lighter than foundation, but thicker than a tinted moisturizer. The purpose of the product is to even out skin tone and correct blemishes. With many brands carrying BB creams the one consistency […]
The Difference Between a Chemical and Physical Sunscreen
Summer is around the corner, which means sunshine, and to a lot of people that means spending time in that sunshine. How do we protect ourselves from over exposure? Which SPF should we use? What ingredients should we be looking for? There are two types of sunscreens; chemical and physical. To confuse matters more, there […]
Are Neck Creams Worth It?
It seems neck creams are more popular than ever. However, like eye cream, I find them to be a bit lofty in their claims that they’ll actually get rid of fine lines, sagging, wrinkling, etc. In looking at the ingredients of these products, are there any that stick out as something that may actually be […]
