No matter how long or short your flight is, your skin will no doubt suffer the effects of the airplane environment. For a lot of us, our skin will end up a strange combination of flaky and greasy. It is not a pleasant effect! There are a few things you can do to help your […]
Choosing good quality skincare can be an expensive proposition, but it doesn’t have to be. You can economize on certain parts of your regimen and splurge on others. Spend – Yes, there are certainly expensive options for anything. But here are a few of the highlights where it usually pays to spend. Especially if I […]
Being a beauty enthusiast and all, I have no bigger goals in life than to have a flawless face. With all the beauty products around, it is not impossible at all to achieve a perfect, or at least perfect-looking, skin. I know that by investing in the right skin care and beauty products, I would […]
There are literally thousands of facial exfoliators available, from glycolic peels to apricot shell scrubs. It can be overwhelming to pick one. There are several criteria including cost, personal preference, scent, texture, active ingredients, and the degree of user-friendliness. If something requires nine steps just to exfoliate, I will be honest and say that I […]
Getting your skin ready to glow is always in the best interest of the bride and her entire bridal party. Here are a few tips to making sure that you look your best on the big day, no matter which part you are playing! Any major skin treatments such as chemical peels or microdermabrasion should […]
Did you know that the secret to a better complexion might be hiding in your kitchen? If you are fed up with the lack of results from commercial products, try mixing your own! The Sunny Avocado Mask- from Annmarie Gianni is wonderful for skin that needs extra moisture. It combines half of an avocado, a […]
If you’ve never had a professional facial, I highly recommend them! When you choose the right professional, the facial can be a healthy and relaxing treat for you and your skin. Some of the Advantages Deeper exfoliation can be offered by a professional, whether they offer physical or chemical. Manual extractions are also better when […]
Essentially, retinol (retinoid) is the Vitamin A molecule which is one of the best vitamins for your skin. Not only is it a powerful antioxidant but it also stimulates cell growth, helps to repair injured or damaged cells, and encourages new cell turnover. The molecule itself is small enough to penetrate to the lower layers […]
There are mixed reviews about using petroleum jelly (aka petrolatum or Vaseline) topically. Petroleum jelly itself is essentially a byproduct of the oil refining process and was discovered inside the oil rigs around the mid-1800s. Many makeup artists and skincare experts recommend it for everything from dry lips to diaper rash. But just how eco-friendly and […]
Sheet masks seem to have stormed the skin care stage recently. If you are not familiar with these just yet, they are a cloth mask that has been saturated in a serum. You remove the face-shaped cloth from the packet, peel off any films or barrier layers, and lay the cloth over your face. They […]
