Forecast: Flaky, Dry, Dehydrated There is nothing more stunning than the season’s first snowfall, and also nothing more damaging to your skin’s health. Icy temperatures, hot showers, harsh soaps, low humidity, and arid indoor heat can ruin complexions by pulling moisture from the skin. This dehydration disrupts cell turnover, leading to dead cells and lifeless, … read more »
Why so dry?
Why so dry? The cornerstone of healthy skin lies in the moisture content of your complexion. While multiple factors go into preventing the most common signs of aging, one that can’t be ignored is the importance of keeping skin hydrated. Without a moisturized surface, the epidermis can’t be the protector and barrier that the skin … read more »
What should I expect from a PCA SKIN PEEL?
What should I expect from a PCA SKIN PEEL? PCA SKIN PEELS are made up of a skin-friendly formulation that is blended specifically for each patient in order to minimize irritation to the skin, as well as infuse the skin with restorative nutrients. The variety of customizable blends allows for effectively addressing specific skin conditions … read more »
Sweet Tea!
Sweet Tea! A study of 2,200 adults found that drinking tea can lower your risk of getting squamous cell or basil cell carcinoma, the two most common types of skin cancer. The study suggests that EGCG, an antioxidant in tea, is effective at reducing the burn of UV-exposed skin. The study did not entail differences … read more »
Smoking and your skin
Smoking and your skin Smoking is one of the most controllable causes of disease and death today. It is known for directly contributing to heart and lung disease, but the damaging effects to the skin are less known and often ignored. Smoking can cause poor wound-healing, collagen degradation, abnormal skin growths, oral cancers, deep wrinkling … read more »
Another reason to love strawberries!
Another reason to love strawberries! There are so many factors that can contribute to less than ideal/healthy looking skin. From hormonal changes to the environment around us, to anxiety, stress, and the major factor of how we eat. Diets that consist of lots of junk food (whether sweet or salty), highly increase the risk for … read more »
The Beauty in Champagne
The Beauty in Champagne It is fitting that champagne is the beverage of choice most often affiliated with celebrating, because we now know that it can help the appearance and condition of our skin! Because champagne and sparkling wines pass through a second fermentation process, the antioxidant properties in the grapes is further enhanced. As … read more »
Want to look younger? Oui! Oui!
Want to Look Younger? Oui! Oui! Have you ever been plagued with the curiosity as to whether or not radiant-skinned, ageless French women are just genetically blessed, or do they know something about skincare that they’ve failed to share with the rest of us? Well, we can assure you that it has nothing to do … read more »
Energy Drinks: Good or Bad?
Energy Drinks: Good or Bad? It has become all too common to grab your favorite energy elixir when you’re experiencing dragging in the afternoon, are needing to get through a busy day, or you’re having a case of the Mondays. Yes, energy drinks do give you a boost, but the effects are only short term. … read more »
Chocolate: enemy or ally?
Chocolate: enemy or ally? In honor of Valentine’s Day being this week, and also because we just love chocolate, we want to put to rest the myth that chocolate, while tasting oh-so-good, is bad. Chocolate is actually made from plants, meaning it contains many similar health benefits of dark vegetables. The benefits derive from flavonoids, … read more »
