THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING YOUR SKIN BARRIER

We often hear words and don’t know exactly what they mean.  Skin barrier is a term being thrown around left and right. But what is it actually? With the world of skincare becoming more and more high tech, it can be confusing.  Learning how to properly care for your skin should be simple.  

We all want to improve our existing skin conditions. Sometimes we innocently do things that negatively impact the skin, not knowing that the root cause of the problem is linked to our skin barrier.  Learning the importance of the skin barrier  and how to nurture it can prevent a whole bunch of dermological dilemmas. 

THE BEST PRODUCTS TO REPAIR YOUR SKIN BARRIER

Damaging your skin barrier has never been easier. OTC beauty products are packed with exfoliants, which promise to deliver clear, glowing, and wrinkle free skin. Chemical exfoliants have become sort of a trend, and have become the go-to solution for acne treatment, anti-aging and everything in-between.  Just look on any ingredient list, and you’ll be sure to find at least one.  You can find them in cleansers, toners, serums, moisturizers, masks and other beauty treatments.

THE BENEFITS OF NIACINAMIDE

A popularly used ingredient in many skincare formulations, niacinamide has a myriad benefits ranging from acne to anti-aging.  There are so many people that swear by the power of niacinamide, that  it has its own cult following. 
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Ok, so I must admit I am late to the party. With so many new brands on the market offering products containing niacinamide, I thought I’d give it a try.  Maybe it could help with some of my skincare concerns. So I purchased a niacinamide serum from a reputable brand, and I can attest that after 48 hours of using the product I now see what all the hype is about.

7 GAME CHANGING INGREDIENTS THAT WILL BOOST YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE

Achieving healthy, glowing skin can sometimes be challenging. Some of us haven’t been blessed naturally with healthy skin, while others have damaged it over time.  It can be hard finding the right ingredients for our skin, that give us that healthy glow.  Often it’s a process of trial and error. Today, products on the market contain high concentrations of actives, which can do more harm than good if not used correctly.

THE ABC's ON ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS

Alpha Hydroxy Acids or commonly known as AHAs, has become nothing short of a skincare miracle cure. Used in almost every skincare product from cleansers, to toners, to masks and serums this power house ingredient is worth its weight in gold. 
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Many people have heard of AHA, but actually don’t know what it is. Alpha Hydroxy Acids are frequently sourced from ingredients that we use in our everyday lives.