DMAE – Facelift in a Jar?
If you’re a regular student of anti-aging skin care 101, you’ll be familiar with the topical ingredient DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol). A…
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April 28, 2008
Best Cellulite Creams…
We've all seen the claims sometimes too compelling to ignore: "Smoothes the skin as it firms, tones, trims and energizes."…
April 28, 2008
Live Yeast Cell Derivative (LYCD) or Biodyne for Puffy Eyes
About LYCD or BioDyne Classified by the FDA as a wound-healing agent, LYCD (also called Biodyne), is a skin respiratory…
April 25, 2008
Benefits of Malic Acid in Skin Care Products
First isolated from apple juice, malic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that is used in skin care products.…
April 21, 2008
How High Does The SPF Rating on Your Sunscreen Need to be?
With an ever-growing array of sunscreen products, it's easy to get confused about what to buy. Products may contain Mexoryl,…
April 18, 2008
About Ombrelle sunscreens
The Ombrelle line of sunscreens was introduced to Canada in 1990 with the assistance of Canadian dermatologists. Ombrelle's products are…
April 16, 2008
Vitamin C and Skin
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) has been garnering lots of attention for its anti-aging benefits to skin. Now available in creams, serums,…
April 9, 2008
A simple skincare routine for men
I've been asked by friends to help them develop a skincare plan for the man in their lives. (I'd be…
April 4, 2008
Retinoids, Retinol and Wrinkles
You may have been prescribed a topical Vitamin A derivative, often referred to as a 'retinoid', when you were a…
April 2, 2008
High Sugar Diets Can Age Skin
Those of us with a sweet tooth already know that cutting back on sometimes irresistible treats will lead to weight…
March 31, 2008
Green Tea and Skin
Many of us are already aware of green tea's beneficial antioxidant effects on skin. What you may not know is…
March 24, 2008
Effects of Topical Soy on Skin
Is soy a miracle food? The health claims associated with soy have us embracing soy lattes; edamame and soy protein…
March 21, 2008
How Do You Relieve Puffy Eyes?
What Causes Puffy Eyes? Skin around the eyes is sensitive and very thin so it can easily become irritated, red…
March 19, 2008
Is Anthelios Really the Best Sunscreen in the World?
Is Anthelios the best sunscreen in the world? If you haven't used it yet, you've likely heard about it from…
March 17, 2008
Preparation H and puffy eyes
Many of us are familiar with Preparation H for its use in treating hemorrhoids. But did you know that Preparation…
March 14, 2008