Keep up with the latest in skin care trends, wellness news and what’s new in our store. Enjoy reading!
Now that we’ve hit August and the height of summer, now is the perfect time for a reminder that sunscreen and antioxidants are as much summer BFF’s as shorts and sandals. While most of us are aware of the importance of using a well-formulated broad-spectrum sunscreen with effective sun filters daily, we may not yet… Read more »
The use of preservatives in skin care can be a confusing topic. On the one hand, you’ll hear about how preservatives are associated with side effects. Yet, other companies and scientifically minded individuals (like me) express concern over the safety of cosmetics promoted as being ‘preservative free’. It’s getting confusing out there! In this post,… Read more on Apothekari »
Good Clean Love is new and available at PhaMix! A revolutionary company that creates unique feminine wellness and intimacy products, Good Clean Love is dedicated to offering safe, organic and natural products based on science to enhance the passionate side of life. We’ve always been a bit obsessed about skin care here at PhaMix, but… Read more »
If I had to make a list of my favorite skin care products, a Vitamin C Serum would get top billing. That, along with an SPF 30+ sunscreen and a retinoid treatment, would round out the list of my three must-haves. We know Vitamin C as the vitamin that prevents scurvy, but it’s also essential… Read more on Apothekari »
Finding a sunscreen that protects you and that you enjoy using can be a daunting task so we’ve put together a list of 5 things to consider when choosing sunscreen. And if you’re a regular reader of our blogs and newsletters, then you’ll know that we talk about sunscreens and sun protection A LOT! Besides… Read more »
Following on our last post discussing aging skin, let’s look at aging skin products that can help keep skin looking young and vibrant no matter your age. While we have yet to discover the fountain of youth when it comes to aging, science has given us solutions that can help to delay the inevitable. If… Read more on Apothekari »
Brush On Block SPF 30 sunscreen is new at PhaMix! This mineral powder sunscreen offers natural broad spectrum protection and portability without any chemical sunscreen ingredients. If you’ve been following our blog, you’ll know that our drive to find effective, broad spectrum sun protection knows no bounds. And when our customers asked how they could… Read more »
Aging skin – it’s one of those unavoidable side effects of getting older. While we likely appreciate the wisdom, experience and sense of accomplishment that come with age, we may not necessarily applaud what looks back at us in the mirror. Our skin ages in one of two ways – intrinsically or extrinsically. Intrinsic aging… Read more on Apothekari »
You may not be immediately familiar with Centella Asiatica (or its pseudonyms Asiatic pennywort and Gotu Kola) but be prepared to get to know it better. More commonly known as centella, this herbaceous perennial plant has been used in traditional wound-healing and anti-inflammatory preparations for centuries in its native Asia. With edible leaves, centella has… Read more »
If you’re after radiant, glowing skin on your face and body, you’ll want to know how to exfoliate. Summer, with its more revealing clothing styles means you need to up your skin care game. In this blog post, we break down the main points about exfoliation ensuring you know how to exfoliate the right way…. Read more on Apothekari »
Have you heard of once a day sunscreens? More than just a dream that most of us wish were true, these sunscreens have been available in limited markets for a number of years but have not made the leap to our local stores in North America. Once a day sunscreens claim to protect from both… Read more »
I’ve just returned from a family holiday to Mexico and delighted that on this trip, we were able to ‘Pack for a Purpose’. I was so inspired by the sense of community and giving during our stay at La Loma Jungle Lodge in Panama recently that I was excited to discover Pack for a Purpose… Read more on Apothekari »
New! Avène Sunscreens with Tinosorb! The latest additions to the PhaMix family are Avène sunscreens with Tinosorb! Made in France, these high protection, broad spectrum sun products contain unique formulas containing both Tinosorb S and Tinosorb M, sun filters that will appeal to those who are seeking the latest in UVA and UVB protection. Why… Read more »
For many of us in Canada and the United States, summer doesn’t really start until the first week of July when we each celebrate our national holidays: Canada Day on July 1st and Independence Day on July 4th. And whether we live north or south of the 49th parallel, celebrating often means spending a good… Read more »
Most of us are concerned about what we put on our skin these days so it’s not surprising that when the sun is shining brightly, that we seek the safest sunscreen possible. (Be warned: This is a long post!) We have been confronted with information that sunscreens are dangerous and that they may even contribute… Read more on Apothekari »