Sunscreens, Skincare & More
New! Cliniderm Soothing Scalp Shampoo! Trusted by consumers and recommended by physicians for many years, Cliniderm offers a complete line of irritant-free products to suit the sensitive skin and scalp needs of adults and children. Cliniderm’s experience in bringing soothing comfort to eczema-prone skin now includes their new Soothing Scalp Shampoo, the only hair and… Read more »
A scalp condition that many of us are only too familiar with, the symptoms of dandruff are easy to spot: white, oily flakes of dead skin that dot your hair and shoulders, often accompanied by an itchy, red and scaling scalp. Rarely serious, dandruff isn’t contagious, but it does cause embarrassment and can sometimes… Read more »
John Masters Organics is a line of personal care products formulated by John Masters, an experienced hair stylist. If you are concerned about the addition of unnecessary preservatives, chemicals and ingredients in your personal care products, then consider this line. All the hair care products are wonderful – gentle and effective. If you have sensitive skin, this hair… Read more »
We’re just about a month into the New Year, and for those of you who haven’t given up on the resolution to exercise more, we’ve put together our top 4 list of beauty essentials for the workout bag that will, hopefully, make it a little easier to get into the gym more regularly and get… Read more »
As consumers become more informed and selective about what they use on their skin, questions arise as to which is better: Synthetic or natural? Organic or conventional? And what does it even mean when something is labelled as organic? While we have explored many ideas in previous blog posts, we have yet to discuss the… Read more »
It is not uncommon to find me deep in conversation with people about skin care and healthy aging, but when a friend recently asked if I had gone no-poo, all I could say was, “Excuse me?” Although I had certainly heard of the no-shampoo trend before, I had never heard it referred to in quite… Read more »
Did I miss the memo about dyeing underarm hair? Apparently, it has been trending for a few years with a spike in interest at the beginning of summer. Perhaps I overlooked it while trying to find out how to ombré hair at home without making a complete disaster of it. Regardless, dyeing underarm hair is… Read more »
Although most parents are ready to send their children back to school come September, one thing that most of us dread about this time of year is the all-too-real risk of head lice. When children get together in large groups with increased contact, particularly head-to-head, experiencing head lice infestation becomes more likely, and while children… Read more »
We know the importance of exfoliating the face and the body, but one area that is generally neglected is the scalp. It should come as no surprise that the scalp occasionally needs a bit of attention as well, but how often does that thought occur to us? As with any other part of the body… Read more »
Even for those of us who are winter lovers (I’m a summer person myself), the challenge of controlling dry and flyaway hair can become a daily challenge. The hot and humid days of summer and frizzy hair seem a distant memory now. Just as our skincare routines need tweaking to adapt to the different seasons,… Read more »
Way back in 2009, we profiled argan oil in a list of 10 ingredients to watch for in the new year. It’s been 4 years since then. How has argan oil fared? If you’re looking at hair care products, it appears as though argan oil has lived up to the expectations. Often referred to as… Read more »
Although it is more often seen as a man’s issue, hair loss is also a common complaint amongst women. Whereas men typically experience a receding hairline or balding at the crown of the head, women tend to notice a general thinning of the hair. In more extreme cases of hair loss, a woman may see… Read more »
Dare we dream that warmer weather is just around the corner? If you’re anything like me, you’re ready to say goodbye to the heavy winter gear and break out the light, breezy clothing that signifies that spring has finally fought off winter. As warmer weather beckons, it’s a good time to bring out our sunscreen… Read more »