Keep up with the latest in skin care trends, wellness news and what’s new in our store. Enjoy reading!
You may have been prescribed a topical Vitamin A derivative, often referred to as a ‘retinoid’, when you were a teenager to fight acne. Though Retin A (tretinoin, a retinoid) was approved originally in the 1970s as a topical treatment for acne, dermatologists reported that their middle aged patients who were using Retin A to… Read more »
Those of us with a sweet tooth already know that cutting back on sometimes irresistible treats will lead to weight loss. If that’s not enough to curb your desire, then you may be interested to know that many experts now believe that sugar can also make your skin look dull and wrinkled. The culprit is… Read more »
Many of us are already aware of green tea’s beneficial antioxidant effects on skin. What you may not know is that drinking at least two cups of tea daily can also protect you from developing skin cancer. A study carried out at Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire last year, demonstrated that tea’s disease-fighting properties… Read more »
Is soy a miracle food? The health claims associated with soy have us embracing soy lattes; edamame and soy protein shakes with great gusto. From natural relief of menopausal symptoms to stronger bones and protection against heart disease, soy’s claimed benefits are many. On the other hand, you may also have heard about soy’s negative effects, linking it with… Read more »
What causes puffy eyes? Skin around the eyes is sensitive and very thin so it can easily become irritated, red and puffy. Many women may experience minor puffiness upon arising, but this tends to resolve on its own by mid-morning as gravity drains the fluid that has accumulated throughout the night. Topical Solutions There are… Read more »
Is Anthelios the best sunscreen in the world? your dermatologist, the media and various internet sources go on about how wonderful Anthelios, the French sunscreen made by La Roche Posay is. Yet with so many sunscreens on the market vying for your hard earned dollars, really is Anthelios the best sunscreen and does it deserve… Read more »
Many of us are familiar with Preparation H for its use in treating hemorrhoids. But did you know that Preparation H is also used to fight wrinkles and relieve puffy eyes? The ‘secret’ ingredient in Preparation H is Bio-dyne, also known as Live Yeast Cell Derivative – LYCD. This formulation is found only in the… Read more »
Neostrata Skin Brightener with 20% Vitamin C is a workhorse skin care ingredient and because of this, one of my absolute favorite skin care products. When formulated to maintain its stability, studies have shown that topical application of Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) has considerable benefits on skin including: Protection against free radical damage associated with sun exposure (UV… Read more »
Question: What’s the difference between Hydraphase UV SPF 30 from the US and from Canada? Answer: La Roche Posay markets Hydraphase UV SPF 30 in both Canada and the US. But what you get are two very different formulations depending on where you purchase it. In the US, Hydraphase UV SPF 30 is a moisturizer plus SPF… Read more »
I still remember the first ‘perfume’ I ever wore. I was probably 9 or 10 years old and received a gift set that contained some strawberry smelling concoction that I absolutely adored. It came with a matching lip gloss; much like Bonne Bell’s Lip smackers and I saved wearing both the perfume and the lip… Read more »
In a 2006 study done in England, nearly 100 participants were asked to examine unaltered photos of female hands and then guess their age. The results showed that hands with wrinkles, veins, prominent joints, thin skin and spots were routinely and accurately characterized as older. But when altered images of older hands were shown with… Read more »
La Roche Posay, a dermatologist recommended skin care line, markets two product lines containing topical Vitamin C. And you’ve possibly already read a lot about the benefits of topical Vitamin C which include: an increase the synthesis of collagen – which helps to thicken the skin a reduction in skin damage caused by free radicals… Read more »
One common question that we’re always asked is if there is any difference between Anthelios from France and Anthelios from Canada. Anthelios sunscreen has been available in Europe and Canada for well over 10 years now. Manufactured by La Roche Posay (owned by cosmetics giant L’Oreal), Anthelios is an effective UVA and UVB blocking sunscreen… Read more »
British researchers at King’s College in London have demonstrated in mice that piperine – the compound that gives black pepper its spicy, pungent flavor – helps stimulate pigmentation. Piperine was shown to be particularly effective when combined with phototherapy (light)treatment using ultraviolet radiation. The research provides support for the future clinical evaluation of topical piperine… Read more »
Myth or fact? Men choose a mate based on looks while women choose a mate based on how rich they are. We’ve been told for years that the statement above is more fact than myth, but researchers have found that despite what women and men SAY they want, when it comes to what they… Read more »