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Skin care is often one of those items where I hear our community say, “this year I must take better care of my skin.” 

And often, that initial enthusiasm declines as we are bombarded with a slew of marketing campaigns and products that produce little or no effect on our skin. With hundreds of unqualified influencers, fresh out of school Estheticians, nurses, all kinds of doctors (who come from surprising fields like endocrinology or even something more obscure like a foot specialist) become self-proclaimed skin care experts. Housewives who own blenders are now selling at Sephora as well as beauty editors and random companies- selling you nothing but pure nonsense.

So, what do you do?

Parabens are chemicals that are used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries to prevent bacteria from fungus growing in your product. There has been much controversy in recent years about the use of parabens in skin care products and cosmetics, and much hype over organic and paraben-free. But I use parabens, and here's why I'm not worried about them. Read More...

So, here’s a fun fact for you: You might have heard (even from your dermatologist) that SPF 30 is all you need. Well, guess what… that’s not entirely true. Surprised? Didn’t think so. 

While SPF 30 blocks 96% of the UV light, SPF 50 would block 98%. You might think that’s a small difference, but in the way sunblock is measured, that’s actually 50% more! Meaning, the higher the SPF the better! I know you’re dying for more facts like this so here is the 411 on sunblock:

Not giving your skin the rest it needs to repair itself is a bad habit to get into, and one that will leave your complexion paying the price. Read More...

It’s no secret that eating well puts you on the path to looking great. Here are a few things to choose and avoid for a more radiant complexion. Read More

You wash your face in the morning and before bed…your skin is clean, right? Here are skin care basics for a balanced, bright and clean complexion. Read More

If you’re wondering what a toner does for your skin, or if you should be using one at all, you’re not alone. Read More

Here are a few things to look for, and avoid, when shopping for your skin’s ideal hydrator. Read More

In an earlier post, I mentioned the importance of Di-Peptide 4 in your skin care products. Here is another crucial ingredient that you may have heard which is a must have for your current skin care products: Bio-Fermented Resveratrol. Read More...