Smooth over your wrinkles
With the recent advances in cosmetics, caring for mature skin has never been easier. A great way to achieve a smoother complexion is to apply a liquid foundation over clean…
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Sample the makeup… not the germs!
If you are trying out makeup at the cosmetics counter, be sure to only sample the product if the merchant provides a new disposable applicator. Did you know that using…
Continue readingWhats the secret to great skin?
Not surprisingly, the state of your skin is affected by a combination of your genes, nutrition, general health, emotional well-being and exercise. With today’s hectic lifestyles, keeping a positive outlook…
Continue readingInteresting facts about your skin
It takes about 52-75 days for skin cells to grow from the bottom up and then they’re shed on the surface. The average adult is covered with about 21 square…
Continue readingHow to determine your skin type
Not sure of your skin type? Try this simple test. About 15 minutes after washing your face and patting it dry, press lens-cleaning paper on different parts of your face….
Continue readingDefining hypo-allergenic
Hypo-allergenic does not mean non-allergenic! Instead, it means that the most common skin allergens have been removed from the skin care product that lists this claim. Although hypo-allergenic products contain…
Continue readingExfoliants can help reveal healthier looking skin
The skin you see is actually dead skin cells. These cells are continually flaking off – in fact, you lose about 35,000 dead skin cells each minute. In the course…
Continue readingSuffering with rosacea?
You are not alone! Also called the “Curse of the Celts”, over 13 million North Americans have rosacea, which is a long-lasting, non-scarring skin condition that is often misdiagnosed as…
Continue readingProtect yourself by hand washing
Hand washing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of bacterial, viral or fungal infections. Effective cleansing requires you to pay attention to the method that you…
Continue readingDrinking water is not enough
While it is true that drinking enough water will keep your body hydrated and sustain proper function, keeping your skin smooth and supple needs more than adequate water consumption. A…
Continue readingUncovering the truth about unscented products
Does perfume-free always mean no perfume? Perfume-free products can sometimes still contain perfumes to mask the chemical smell of certain ingredients, but they may be labeled as preservatives instead. Having…
Continue readingBothered by itchy skin?
Dry or sensitive skin, eczema, insect bites and contact allergies can cause itchy skin. A traditional way to soothe the itch is to add oatmeal to your bathwater. Soothing itchy…
Continue readingCan skin actually absorb active ingredients?
The effectiveness of skin care products depends on the concentration of the active agent and the duration of treatment. Reading product labels are tricky because they don’t actually list the…
Continue readingColder weather conditions bring dry skin
Sebaceous or oil glands moisten and protect your skin from dryness, and they are mainly found on the face. Since there are very few sebaceous glands on the arms and…
Continue readingLipsticks help to protect your lips
Did you know that your lipstick helps protect your lips? It is true. Using lipstick helps protect your lips from harmful UV rays. It is one of the reasons why…
Continue readingSkin cancer rates are on the rise
There will be 30% more Canadians with skin cancer this year than 10 years ago, according to the Canadian Dermatology Association. With the endless array of products available, not to…
Continue readingRest to keep your skin healthy
With todays busy lifestyles, sleep sits lower on our list of priorities. It might help to look at sleep as an essential, complex process that is regulated by the brain….
Continue readingExploring options to even out your skin tone?
Discolorations of the skin are very common and are mostly caused by the effects of the sun, wind, as well as from dryness or irritations that are accumulated over time….
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