There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about parabens.
What are parabens? Parabens are chemicals used to preserve longevity and prevent the growth of bacteria in cosmetics and foods.  They’re there to protect us from contamination.  More often than not, a mixture of parabens is used in beauty products because the combination of preservatives provides a greater range of protection against bacteria. In terms of skin care and beauty products, parabens are used in very low doses and most are considered safe; however, the safety of others …

What is Dermaplaning? It is a type of “manual exfoliation” or leveling of the skin.  Dermaplaning removes the outermost layers of dead skin cells, leaving the skin immediately smooth, supple and vibrant.
Dermaplaning the skin is a great way to get rid of 2 skin conditions at once:  dull skin and light facial hair.  The greatest benefits of dermaplaning are taking off the outer layer of dead skin cells, removing environmentally damaged skin, revealing healthy plump new cells and realigning the collagen network over time.
This treatment, when professionally performed, is …

When you change for the better what you eat, how you respond to stress, whether or not you smoke, how much you exercise, and how much love you have in your life, your brain gets more blood flow.  That gives you more energy, you need less sleep, you feel better, and your skin gets more blood, so you don’t wrinkle as quickly.  All of these things affect the aging process and can accelerate or decelerate it through a number of different mechanisms.  Consuming more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, …

The differences can be obvious when you compare people with dark and light skin tones.  People with dark skin don’t tend to have as many lines, and their skin tends to wrinkle less.  This is because the melanin in their skin provides inherent sunscreen.  Most lines and wrinkles on our faces are due to sun.  The things we call expression lines are almost entirely caused by the sun.  The passage of time changes the fat distribution of the skin, the roundedness of the cheeks, and the muscle tone, …

There are many microdermabrasion home kits on the market right now, available for purchase in the drug store or any beauty retailer.  Are these kits as effective as having a treatment done professionally?  Home kits are effective if you use them daily or if you use one with a battery-powered scrubber.  You will likely see a more even skin tone and a brighter complexion in two to three weeks.  A home microdermabrasion kit can range in price from $30 to $90.
In the spa, a device exfoliates skin with aluminum-oxide crystals, …