September 2012

  1. Skin smarts at skin trends- do's and don'ts of skincare

    Beautician explored face of young womenThe do’s and don’ts of Skin Care....how to break those bad habits! Washing: Never wash your face in hot water. Why? Hot water strips and dehydrates the skin. It irritates and inflames it. Always rinse your face with luke warm or cool water. Also, use a non abrasive sponge. Hot water combined with an abrasive wash cloth may make your face feel clean, but damage can occur below the skins surface. So, stick with soft sponges and cool water. Continue reading →
  2. New skincare products of 2012

    124930003Now that we’re getting into the fall months let's discuss some of the fabulous new products that were launched in the 2012 year and some new ones that we can expect to be launched before the new year. Continue reading →
  3. Time to repair- skin brightening

    106397780Dark spots, age spots, also known as hyperpigmentation are the unfortunate result of over exposure to the sun. Regardless of popular belief that tanning and having tan skin is healthy, in actuality, it is not. Having a tan really means your skin is telling you that it has been damaged by the sun. Its the bodys way of protecting itself. Over exposure to UVA and UVB rays eventually leads to further, more difficult to treat  damage, such as liver spots, sun spots, dark patches or the technical term hyperpigmentation. Continue reading →
  4. Osmosis skincare catalyst

    119585261This is an introspective introduction to a great product, Osmosis Catalyst Serum.From dehydrated skin to oily skin, this wonderful product comes to us from an innovator in skin care, Osmosis Pur Medical Skincare. Use of this product will redefine how you view your skins overall health. Continue reading →
  5. Time to repair-skin renewal

    gel and scrubProper skin exfoliation is an essential part of ongoing skin care. Dead skin cells have a tendency to layer themselves on the top of the skin.  These cells need to be appropriately sloughed off or removed. If skin is not exfoliated, it can result in a barrier that leaves the skin looking dry, dull and unmanageable. Manual exfoliation through the use of professional skin care products helps eliminate this buildup. It allows smoother skin to be revealed. Regular skin exfoliation, especially for dry skin types, also aides in better skincare product absorption. This allows users to get the full benefits of skincare products, and the desired healthy skin they’ve always wanted. BHA/Enzymes and AHA acids are typically used in most skin care exfoliation products. Continue reading →
  6. Damaging effects of summer fun in the sun

    136197080For the past 3 months we’ve been living it up at the beach..... at the lake.... boating.... camping.... barbecues....having fun with family and friends. Unfortunately, the last thought on our minds has been the need to apply or reapply UV protection. Continue reading →
  7. Time to repair-skin hydration

    cucumber-with-water Repeated sun exposure can cause long term damage to your skin. Other than the obvious, leathery, wrinkled, hyperpigmentation (dark spots) that can occur during repeated sun exposure, there can be unseen, below the surface injury that leaves residual problems. Continue reading →

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