The difference between sunscreen and sunblock is that sunscreens contain special ingredients that act as filters and reduce ultraviolet radiation penetration to the skin. These sunscreens often are colorless and maintain a thin visible film on the skin. sunscreens usually contain UVB absorbing chemicals and more recently contain UVA absorbers as well. sunblocks on the other…
DetailsGinger oil comes from the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale. A rhizome is the horizontal stem of a plant usually found underground. Ginger oil is detoxifying and stimulates the circulation The improved circulation delivers more oxygen and nutrients to the skin which improves its appearance. Antioxidant ginger also prevents damage from free radicals and will also improve…
DetailsMen, the skin on your face is quite different from that of a woman’s. Your skin has more collagen and Elastin, It contains larger pores, hair, a larger supply of blood vessels, and it produces more sweat. A face like this generally attracts more dirt and produces more oils. The first step in proper exfoliation…
DetailsSome people wonder why as they age their skin is wrinkled and looking more stretched out. One of the main reasons for this is the loss of elastin. Elastin is a protein found in the skin and tissues of the body. It helps to keep skin flexible but tight, providing a bounce-back reaction if skin…
DetailsWhen a molecule is missing an electron we call it a free radicals, what free radicals do is they attack healthy skin cells to basically steal their electrons, leading to a damaging chain reaction called oxidation. This causes loss of firmness, wrinkles, lines, and uneven skin tone. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by donating one of…
DetailsGlobally acne affects approximately more than 650 million people, that is almost about 9.4% of the population. Acne is seen to affect more girls than boys. Acne affects 40 to 50 million people in the United States alone. It affects people of all ethnic groups. If you are having trouble with acne speak with me…
DetailsWhy is Retinol (A) So Important? I see it in every ad these days. What we know is that essentially it is the purest form of Vitamin A to put on your skin. Retinol decreases pore size, reduces your fine lines, and it plumps your skin. Vitamin A is one of the best if not…
DetailsThere are many factors that cause cellulite: Genetics, Aging, Hormonal Changes, Poor Circulation, Stress, and the way your body naturally stores fat. There are 3 layers of fat, but only the outermost layer has cellulite. When fat is stored in this layer’s compartments of fatty tissue, it is stored in a column like structure. These…
DetailsHyperpigmentation is the result of damaged cells creating an excessive amount of melanin. How do we treat this? Clinical studies show that Tyrostat is the most effective natural “bleaching” agent. It is an extract of Rumax, a northern Canadian shrub. I want to emphasize that its the most “natural” , Other ingredients that help are…
DetailsBags under the eyes (dermatochalasis) are a results of inflammation and fluid collection in the sub orbital tissue. Our Bio-Active Peptide Eye Crème specifically treats the inflammatory cause of dermatochalasis with the cosmeceutical ingredients such as Sea Whip and Eyeseryl. Sea Whips contains Gorgonian Extract which is the strongest anti-inflammatory known to science. Eyeseryl, Acetyl…
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