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Sunscreen is a drug!
It’s true. And like all drugs, sunscreen is dose-dependent. So knowing how much to apply to actually achieve the promised number on the bottle is k...
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Yes, you need screen-screen!
The sun is more devious than one realizes. Solar radiation causes damage by generating Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). And SPF contains UV filters w...
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Mask Good. Maskne Bad.
While “maskne” is a much catchier name, the technical term for that unwanted rash on your face is acne mechanica, the result of mechanical friction...
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Duo Cleansing: put your best face forward
Clients often ask what's the one thing I could add today to make a difference? It’s simple: washing your face with the right product. if you aren’...
Read moreFeeling a little stressed?
STRESSED? If not, you are in the minority. In all my years of working as an esthetician, I have never encountered the amount of stressed skin I am ...
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Why Lymphatic?
You’re not getting enough sleep, had a stressful week, and haven’t been drinking enough water. Now it’s on display for everyone to see, the puffy f...
Read moreHow far would you go for glowing skin?
How about the Artic, deep sea thermal vents or the barren desert? As the demand for results-driven skin care products increases, the search for hi...
Read moreFree Radicals
Antioxidants come up often in skin care and nutrition education. Why do we love them so much? What is their role in our skin and body health? Antio...
Read moreTechnology and the Skin
Recent scientific evidence suggests that High Energy Visible (HEV) light at the wavelengths that the eye perceives as blue to violet is harmful to ...
Read moreThere's No Such Thing as a Healthy Tan
We hear a lot of people talking about getting a "base tan" before vacation or for a Vitamin D boost. What they don't realize is that the harmful ef...
Read moreBold Brows for Summer 2014
The bold brow is here to stay for summer 2014, with celebrities like Lily Collins and Cara Delevingne leading the way, a heavy brow has never been ...
Read moreHumidity and the Skin
Our skin acts as a two-way barrier, protecting external elements from coming in and allowing the passage of excess water to move outward. Having t...
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