Latisse: Beauty At Any Cost?
A recent Globe and Mail article discussed the eyelash treatment Latisse. Available already in the USA, India, Argentina and Chile,…
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December 10, 2010
Acne & Blemishes / Inner Beauty + Wellness / Life in General / Natural & Organic / Prescriptives + Procedures
Skin Friendly Vitamins and Minerals: Part 1
When it comes to vitamins and minerals, which ones are important for healthy skin? Here is a 2 part series…
November 18, 2010
Selphyl: The Vampire Facelift
A new cosmetic procedure called Selphyl (as in ‘cell fill’...) and dubbed ‘The Vampire Facelift’ is gaining in popularity. This article…
November 17, 2010
Radiant Skin: 4 Ingredients That Work
Radiant skin is indicative of healthy, youthful skin. Eating well, getting enough sleep and exercising regularly will go a long…
November 16, 2010
Propylene Glycol: A Revisit
A while ago, I posted an entry on propylene glycol. Because it’s included in such a range of cosmetics products…
November 10, 2010
Help! My Wrinkles Won’t Go
I often listen to friends rant and customers complain that they have tried countless skin care products on their faces…
November 9, 2010
Nasolabial Folds
Nasolabial folds are the creases that form from the sides of the nose, outward around the mouth that seem to…
November 9, 2010
SPF Moisturizers
Sometimes rather than wearing a dedicated sunscreen, you may prefer to apply an SPF moisturizer. Is an SPF moisturizer enough?…
November 2, 2010
Facial Massage: Benefits
Whether or not you enjoy a facial massage is really a matter of personal preference. While I relish the idea…
October 29, 2010
Facial Cleansing 101
When it comes to facial cleansing do you ever wonder if you’re doing it right? Most of us have grown…
October 25, 2010
Fitzpatrick Scale – A Skin Type Classification Scale
The Fitzpatrick Scale is a skin type classification system that was developed by a Harvard School Medical Dermatologist, Dr Thomas…
October 20, 2010
Brazilian Blowout – Safe?
The Brazilian blowout is a hair styling treatment taking North America by storm for its ability to tame frizzy, damaged…
October 12, 2010
Warts – Treatment 101
Also known as verrucae or condylomata, warts are benign thickenings found in the skin or mucous membranes. They are very…
September 24, 2010
Impetigo: A Skin Infection
Seen most commonly in children, impetigo is a skin infection that is very contagious. Appearing as either blistering or non-blistering…
August 30, 2010
Threading
If you’re someone with darker skin, you quickly become knowledgeable about hair removal procedures like threading. For along with darker…
July 28, 2010