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Everyone has their own distinct bedtime routine; perhaps it begins with watching their favorite TV show, then brushing their teeth, washing their face, and finally climbing back into bed to wind down with a book or magazine or the news. While there can be an infinite number of variations on a typical bedtime routine, there is one important aspect of hitting the sheets that shouldn’t be ignored; exfoliating. Many people mistakenly believe that by simply using a cleanser to wash their face, they’ve done enough to rid their skin of any makeup, dirt, or free radicals from their day. Although some cleansers can be excellent for removing makeup, simply washing your face leaves residual debris from throughout your day lingering on your “clean” complexion. These debris leads to clogged pores, uneven skin tone and other unsightly side effects. Continue reading “The Importance of Manual Exfoliation”

Many people think that they have sensitive skin, but the truth is that all skin is sensitive in varying degrees. Skin on the face, throat, and hands can be particularly sensitive because skin in these areas is relatively thin and regularly exposed to UV rays (even with stringent sunscreen application, exposure to the sun is still more damaging than having the skin regularly covered). The good news is that handling sensitive skin well can prevent damage, wrinkles, breakouts, rashes, and sensitivity from products or exposure to the elements. Continue reading “Tips for Handling Your Sensitive Skin”

An exfoliant, or polish as we call it, should instantly make your skin feel silky and smooth. In order to find the right exfoliant for you, you need to understand what types of anti-aging face exfoliants exist and what they should be doing to make you look brighter and younger. Continue reading “What is the Best Anti-Aging Face Exfoliant?”

When dealing with dry skin, we bet that you slather on lotion until your skin looks and feels moisturized. While of course this is the logical thing to do, have you looked at the ingredients in your moisturizer?

When nourishing products are well-formulated, you’re able to deliver important nutrients your skin needs to repair and protect itself from the aging process while also helping retain moisture. Continue reading “What is the Best Moisturizer for Dry, Aging Skin?”

You’ve probably been told not to pick your pimples due to the bacteria spreading and potentially causing scarring; however, picking acne also increases inflammation, which plays a key role in how acne scars occur. Inflammatory acne is usually seen as swollen, reddish, and painful acne that tends to penetrate deep into the skin, and depending on your genetics, it may lead to scarring. Scars can be categorized in two different ways: depressed (think saucer-like pits in the skin) due to the skin losing its underlying support, or raised (thick, rubbery, and large scars that are usually seen around the chest, shoulders, and upper back). Continue reading “Acne Scars and What to Do About Them”

Medical spas, commonly referred to as medi-spas in the skincare industry, is a medical clinic hybrid that also acts as a day spa. The day-spa aspect allows you to go in for a specific treatment like laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, and Botox, and walk right out the door. In a society that wants immediate results, people are inclined to go for the quick fixes or quick appointments without having to continue maintenance for the rest of their lives. Continue reading “What is a Medi-spa and is it Safe?”