Learn

Applying your skincare in the correct order

I wish it were that easy! Unfortunately, when you mix your serums into your creams, the emollients from your moisturizer block the power ingredients serums from getting into your skin. The most eff...

Quick Winter Skin Fixes

Winter skin needs extra care. Our diets change from fresh salads and green drinks to warm pasta dishes and high carb foods, cutting many of your key vitamins and mineral consumption down drasticall...

Q: Which makeup products are best to use on mature skin?

Many of us struggle with change, especially when it comes to our ‘look’. So often I hear, "I've worn my eyeliner like this since high school" or "I don't think I've ever worn another lipstick".  Wh...

Vitamins Essential to Healthy Skin

There are new studies coming out with strong correlations between diet and the quality of your skin.  Although the results are still inconclusive on what each type of food can specifically do for ...

The best way to start a vitamin A (retinol) regime

Client Question: How do I start a vitamin A (retinol) regime? Vitamin A is one of the most essential molecules you can use on your skin. It is essentially the master communicator in your skin's met...

Client Question: What are enzymes?

What are enzymes?/ˈenzīm/nouna substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction. (Google). Why would I want to use an enzyme? As we age...

Skin and the Gut

Could good gut health could equal healthy skin? Approximately 80% of the bodies immune system lies in the gut. A healthy gut is responsible for breaking down foods and nutrients to be used as fuel,...

Why isn't this working? A Client Question

Why isn't this working? We are an instant gratification society. We learn at a young age that things should work quick, immediate, or overnight, and with many over the counter skincare, you will th...

Banish Acne the Right Way: Modern Changes in Treatment

Acne is a common chronic skin condition affecting both teenagers and adults. According to researchers, we all possess acne-causing bacteria, but there are good and bad strains, which explain why so...

Eye Cream: What’s your Beauty Eye-Q?

It’s true what they say that your eyes are the windows to your soul, but the skin around your eyes are also a window to your overall skin health. The skin around the eyes is the most vulnerable to ...