It seems that more and more people are embracing the #NoMakeup movement, a natural transition from the #NoFilter trend. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say that celebrities and the public in general are embracing the empowering feeling of posting selfies without makeup on. #NoMakeup is not without its “grey” areas. Some consider it… Read more »
Freckles are something that people either love and embrace or hate and try to cover up. Just like age spots, liver spots and melasma, freckles are hyperpigmented marks triggered by UV exposure. Freckles are a result of exposure to UVB rays, which cause the melanocytes (special cells that produce pigment) to work harder to make… Read more »
What’s on your mind? When customers contact us to ask questions, we do our best to answer. Here are a few that have come up recently: 1. I am interested in creating an effective skin care routine that helps with dark spots on my face left by acne. I am of dark complexion if… 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 »
Hyperpigmentation is the medical term for skin or skin or nails that have been darkened, usually due to excess melanin. It may be caused by skin that suffers from sun damage, inflammatory conditions such as eczema or other skin injuries including acne. Individuals with light to medium brown skin tones – Asian, East Indian, Mediterranean… Read more »
Melasma is a common skin condition that occurs primarily in women. It tends to be most prevalent in women with a light brown skin tone such as Hispanics, Asians, Indians, Middle Easterners, and those from North Africa. And, it affects millions of individuals worldwide with more prevalence in the summer than the winter. When Melasma… Read more »
La Roche Posay Mela D Serum with kojic acid Kojic acid is an ingredient used in skin lightening products for its ability to inhibit the activity of tyrosinase, an enzyme necessary for the synthesis of melanin, the skin’s pigment. This makes it useful in the treatment of Melasma, chloasma and other hyperpigmentation disorders. Kojic acid… 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 »
For anyone who has been battling dark spots and hyperpigmentation, Intense Pulse Light (IPL) laser treatment is available. What’s it really like? And, are the results worth it? However, the idea of voluntarily putting ourselves in a situation that may involve some discomfort and pain for the sake of vanity is often enough to make… Read more »
New to the PhaMix family, Zax’s Original Creams are pharmacist-developed, natural remedies that treat and manage some common skin conditions, including rosacea, dark spots and dark circles under the eyes. Our customers tell us that they are concerned with reducing the amount of chemicals and additives in their lives and we’ve listened. These new products… Read more »
New from La Roche Posay: Pigmentclar Serum, an intensive dark spot correcting serum that corrects the look of dark spots, evens out the skin tone, and provides long-lasting efficacy. Widely-known for products that are paraben-free, non-comedogenic and well suited for sensitive skin, La Roche Posay has taken on a unique approach to pigmentation disorders by… Read more »
New Neostrata, SecureWhite Cream and Neostrata SecureWhite Cream with SPF 30, are the latest additions to Neostrata’s skin lightening line-up. Effective for all skin types and ages, SecureWhite may be used to treat skin discolorations, age spots or hyperpigmentation. Neostrata SecureWhite Cream boasts dual-action skin lightening ingredients that achieve their results by inhibiting the production… Read more »
What is Melasma and how does retinol, best known for its anti-aging benefits, play a role in its treatment? What is Melasma? Melasma is a common skin condition that occurs primarily in women. It appears as a skin discoloration of dark, irregular patches on the face of adults. Both sides of the face are usually… Read more »
New La Roche Posay Mela D Pigment Control offers intensive corrective treatment for visible dark spots. Clinical studies show proven efficacy over a period of 8 weeks: 28% decrease in dark spots 36% increase in skin’s radiance 24% decrease in discoloration Formulated with 3 key ingredients – kojic acid, LHA/glycolic acid and Thermal Dermobiotic Extract-… Read more »
Often overlooked in the science of skincare, ingrown hairs are an issue for many people. Read on for our top tips on ingrown hairs, what they look like, and what can you do to treat and prevent them. What is an Ingrown Hair? An ingrown hair (scientifically known as the transfollicular form of Pseudofolliculitis barbae)… Read more »