Retinaldehyde, in our top selling Apothekari A is for Anti-Aging, has been found effective as a rosacea treatment. A derivative of Vitamin A, retinaldehyde belongs to a class of ingredients known as retinoids. If you have rosacea, a facial skin condition characterized by redness, pimples, swelling and small and superficial dilated blood vessels, you’re not… Read more on Apothekari »
You have probably observed that when life gets too busy, it shows in your skin, rather like a stress indicator. Depending on the strength of your immune system and genetic predispositions, major life changes as well as smaller but challenging incidents can trigger visible changes in your skin. Is your largest organ sending you a… Read more »
Rosacea is a condition that affects more than 16 million Americans and many more worldwide. The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has designated April as Rosacea Awareness Month to educate the public on the warning signs of this chronic but treatable facial disorder. What is Rosacea? Individuals are first typically afflicted any time after age 30…. Read more on Apothekari »
Niacinamide Revisted: In our seemingly never-ending search for the proverbial fountain of youth, it’s easy to overlook ingredients that are safe and effective but don’t have the “star power” of, say, retinoids. Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is one of those unassuming ingredients that does its work well but deserves twice as much recognition as it currently… Read 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 »
For many of us, a simple question such as “What’s your skin type?” can be a real mystery. To make things even more confusing, skin type is often confused with skin condition, a temporary and treatable state such as dehydration or reactive. True skin types cannot be treated, only managed with proper care and appropriate… Read more »
Skincare can be whittled down to a simple 4 step process that, when followed consistently, will help your skin look young and healthy but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for some tweaking along the way. Little changes can have big results so we thought we would pass along six simple but surprising tips… Read more »
Daily living involves many assaults upon your skin and while we tend to focus a lot on sun protection, other factors, like pollution, are also at play. Researchers are increasingly paying attention to pollution and how long-term exposure to pollution plays a major role in premature signs of aging. Pollution is a global danger and… Read more »
If you have sensitive skin, chances are you’re not alone. Statistics show that more than 50% of individuals claim to have sensitive skin. One generally isn’t born with sensitive skin; it tends to develop over time. If your skin is sensitive, you may experience excessive dryness, stinging, burning, redness and tightness. Chances are that your skin… Read more »
M2 Skin Care – The Next Generation of Mandelic and Malic Acid Skin Care M2 Skin Care Collection – click to buy From the makers of MaMa Lotion, let M2 Skin Care transform your skin with the power of mandelic and malic Acids. These unique alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) have the amazing ability to resurface your skin,… Read more »
MaMa Lotion is back! A novel gel/lotion formulation that makes an important addition to any anti-aging skin care routine, MaMa Lotion contains 20% alpha hydroxy acids – 10% mandelic acid and 10% malic acid with a pH of 2.5. MaMa Lotion works as a topical exfoliant. Extensive testing of this unique product has demonstrated many skin benefits… Read more »
When customers contact us with their questions, we do our best to answer and sometimes, we learn a thing or two as well! Here are a few of the latest and greatest: 1. I want to know if we can and should use sunscreen around our eyes to protect its skin from sun rays… Read more »
When choosing products for ourselves or our family, we often opt for products labelled “hypoallergenic” with the belief that they are gentler, safer and won’t cause allergic reactions. In fact, the term hypoallergenic simply conveys the manufacturer’s claim that their product is relatively unlikely to cause an allergic reaction but not a guarantee. Like… Read more »
We are well known for our selection of Anthelios sunscreens, but our customers also come to us with questions about other skin care concerns. Read on to find out what they’ve been asking about lately: your questions, our answers. 1. My skin is very sensitive. Which is the best sun damage treatment? Successful treatment of… Read more »
It may not be completely accurate to call the giant hogweed the “sunburn plant” but this highly invasive and dangerous member of the carrot and parsley family can cause third-degree burns due to its phototoxic sap. Its official name is Heracleum mantegazzianum but is commonly called giant hogweed because it typically grows to heights between… Read more »