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Keep up with the latest in skin care trends, wellness news and what’s new in our store. Enjoy reading!
Serum, Lotion or Cream? There isn’t an absolute definition between a serum, a lotion (sometimes referred to as a fluid or fluide) and a cream in the cosmetics industry; companies are free to use whatever descriptors they want. In general, creams are made by mixing oil with water. They tend to be moisturizing in action… Read more »
We’ve all been there – cleaning out the drawers in our bathroom to discover tubes and jars of hardly used and almost empty containers of skin care products that either worked for us or didn’t. Whether we moved on to something else or forgot about them in the deep recesses, is it safe to still use… Read more »
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) has been garnering lots of attention for its anti-aging benefits to skin. Now available in creams, serums, powders and even eye and lip treatments, Vitamin C is backed up by oodles of clinical research to support its claims which include: An increase in collagen synthesis, which helps to thicken the skin Antioxidant… Read more »
Most skin care specialists recognize that a host of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients are necessary for healthy skin to: Fight free radicals Provide the building blocks for healthy skin, hair and nails Maintain the integrity of collagen (the skin’s supporting structure) Reduce inflammation which ultimately leads to skin damage Though eating a well balanced diet rich in… Read more »
I’ve been asked by friends to help them develop a skincare plan for the man in their lives. (I’d be happy to help my male friends do so as well, but to date, no takers). Technically speaking, a skincare plan for men would involve the same basics as any good skin care routine for women:… Read more »
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 »
