The use of injectables for the face went up 456% since 2019 and no one is addressing the care of the skin after Botox or injectables. The answer is simple, if you can, use Hyaluronic acid serums or creams. Be mindful to have at least 2 types of hyaluronic acid. One should be for the […]
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Mar
Mar
There are habits that can definitely reduce wrinkles and rejuvenate to take years off your face! There is no safe level of alcohol for your skin. Don’t eat too much sugar or starches (pasta, bread, rice). Yes, that’s right. Both of these are the worst for your skin. In fact I know of people who […]
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Apr
Apr
Did you know that 99% of lip balms contain petroleum based silicones? Petroleum based products block your pores and make your lips dryer. They make you feel good for a short period of time but contain absolutely nothing to nourish your skin. It’s like eating junk food for your skin!! Your skin needs to […]
Clay has been used for a variety of ailments for over 2500 years! It’s no wonder it’s so widely used in Europe even today! French pink clay is considered the best clay to use as a face mask due to it’s ability to remove all impurities without depleting the skin of it’s natural oils. […]
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Jun
Jun
One of the biggest companies in the world is Unilever. They own over 400 cosmetic brands and have an annual advertising budget of 8 billion U.S. dollars! They own Dermalogica, Murad, Dove, Vaseline and hundreds more not to mention that they own as many food brands such as Lipton, Hellman’s Best foods, Ben & […]
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May
May
Dimethicone the subject of many posts on the web has been controversial for years. What is dimethicone? It’s a silicone oil! It is synthetic and man made. It is non biodegradable. It coats the skin but in no way does it feed the skin or nourish it. So why do so many cosmetic brands […]
Rose oil has been used for centuries for it’s incredible floral scent. Mainly for perfume and as a relaxing oil. It was discovered long ago that this oil also healed the skin and was overall anti-aging. However in more recent history, Rose geranium oil especially from France (Pelargonium Graveolens) is now considered just as important […]
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Mar
Mar
Did you ever think of how scent affects us in our everyday life? What we breathe on a daily basis can greatly affect our mood, focus and efficiency. Did you know that lavender essential oil especially the higher altitude oil was carried by medics on the field during world war 1 as a first […]
70% of all cosmetics in the USA are owned by less than 10 companies! What are we buying? If you’re buying in a department store or at huge chain pharmacies you’re probably buying from one of these companies: L’Oreal, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Coty, Estee Lauder or Shiseido. They own over […]
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Feb
Feb
Creams that contain silicones (eg. Dimethicone) or heavy oils clog pores and can cause breakouts and dull skin and worse yet more wrinkles!!! Your skin will never re-balance if you block pores and you will definitely have major problems in the long run. If your cream contains the wrong ingredients, you either get dryer skin […]
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