Skin: the blog
"Skin is not just our largest organ, it is the first line of defense against the big, bad world"
Artwork Credits: "Betrayal" by Aegis Strife. Gaia weeps as humanity turns on her. "Pride cookie jar" by Johnathan Adler. "Bald Eagle" sketch on paper and "Corona" fused glass plate with copper inclusion by Pamela West Mayer.
Skin: the blog
Endocrine Disrupting Compounds: Why being a dis...
In our modern world, we're constantly surrounded by substances that can alter our hormonal balance, often without us even realizing it. These endocrine modifying compounds (EMCs) can be found in...
Endocrine Disrupting Compounds: Why being a dis...
In our modern world, we're constantly surrounded by substances that can alter our hormonal balance, often without us even realizing it. These endocrine modifying compounds (EMCs) can be found in...
Fragrance, the unhealthy obsession.
Fragrances have a profound impact on our lives, influencing our emotions, memories, and even our sense of identity. From the nostalgic scent of a childhood perfume to the comforting aroma...
Fragrance, the unhealthy obsession.
Fragrances have a profound impact on our lives, influencing our emotions, memories, and even our sense of identity. From the nostalgic scent of a childhood perfume to the comforting aroma...
Natural vs Synthetic skincare ingredients
Natural versus Synthetic: often viewed as opposites, but is that accurate? This blog peels back the layers of marketing and common misconceptions to examine the true nature of chemicals—whether they...
Natural vs Synthetic skincare ingredients
Natural versus Synthetic: often viewed as opposites, but is that accurate? This blog peels back the layers of marketing and common misconceptions to examine the true nature of chemicals—whether they...
Why Natural soaps aren't always better
Did you know that choosing to use "natural" soaps can actually harm your skin? Learn about pH and its crucial role in maintaining healthy skin. Learn why "natural" soaps disrupt...
Why Natural soaps aren't always better
Did you know that choosing to use "natural" soaps can actually harm your skin? Learn about pH and its crucial role in maintaining healthy skin. Learn why "natural" soaps disrupt...
Laser treatments for rosacea and redness.
Discover the transformative power of the V-beam laser for managing rosacea and diffuse redness. This detailed account explores the optimal treatment protocol for significant improvement in skin conditions, emphasizing the...
Laser treatments for rosacea and redness.
Discover the transformative power of the V-beam laser for managing rosacea and diffuse redness. This detailed account explores the optimal treatment protocol for significant improvement in skin conditions, emphasizing the...
Bacterial acne, what causes it and how to manag...
Tackling bacterial acne goes beyond just skincare products—it involves a deep understanding of hormones, the microbiome, and lifestyle factors that contribute to this complex condition. Discover effective strategies, from dietary...
Bacterial acne, what causes it and how to manag...
Tackling bacterial acne goes beyond just skincare products—it involves a deep understanding of hormones, the microbiome, and lifestyle factors that contribute to this complex condition. Discover effective strategies, from dietary...
Skin sensitivity. Cause or effect?
Skin sensitivity may often be perceived as an inherent trait, but emerging views suggest it's largely influenced by environmental factors and lifestyle. The theory is that sensitive skin might stem...
Skin sensitivity. Cause or effect?
Skin sensitivity may often be perceived as an inherent trait, but emerging views suggest it's largely influenced by environmental factors and lifestyle. The theory is that sensitive skin might stem...
Sagging skin and what to do about it
Exploring the intricacies of sagging skin reveals that sun damage, genetics, and recent weight loss play significant roles. Sun protection, retinoids, and oral peptides are the starting point in combating...
Sagging skin and what to do about it
Exploring the intricacies of sagging skin reveals that sun damage, genetics, and recent weight loss play significant roles. Sun protection, retinoids, and oral peptides are the starting point in combating...
Your Guide to Skin-Cycling
Skin-cycling is more than a trend; it's common sense. When you give your skin a cycle of heavy, medium, and light workload days and nights, you enhance its ability to...
Your Guide to Skin-Cycling
Skin-cycling is more than a trend; it's common sense. When you give your skin a cycle of heavy, medium, and light workload days and nights, you enhance its ability to...
Your Guide to Vitamin C
Vitamin C, a key nutrient in skincare, is renowned for its antioxidant protection and ability to boost collagen production. But not all forms are created equal. Understanding the different types...
Your Guide to Vitamin C
Vitamin C, a key nutrient in skincare, is renowned for its antioxidant protection and ability to boost collagen production. But not all forms are created equal. Understanding the different types...
Unlock the power of retinoids for skin care
Explore the transformative effects of retinoids, crucial for anti-aging and acne treatment. Learn why prescription options like tretinoin and adapalene are more effective, directly enhancing skin cell renewal and collagen...
Unlock the power of retinoids for skin care
Explore the transformative effects of retinoids, crucial for anti-aging and acne treatment. Learn why prescription options like tretinoin and adapalene are more effective, directly enhancing skin cell renewal and collagen...
Skin Care 101: The most important do's and don'ts
Welcome to your essential guide on skin care, where we explore key do's and don'ts. This guide goes beyond fleeting trends, focusing instead on sensible, tailored strategies for effective skin...
Skin Care 101: The most important do's and don'ts
Welcome to your essential guide on skin care, where we explore key do's and don'ts. This guide goes beyond fleeting trends, focusing instead on sensible, tailored strategies for effective skin...
Common Skin-care myths debunked.
Debunk common skincare myths and make informed choices for your routine. Learn why over-exfoliating, skipping sunscreen on cloudy days, and popping pimples are harmful habits. Understand why natural isn't always...
Common Skin-care myths debunked.
Debunk common skincare myths and make informed choices for your routine. Learn why over-exfoliating, skipping sunscreen on cloudy days, and popping pimples are harmful habits. Understand why natural isn't always...
The product elimination strategy
Experiencing skin irritation? Learn how to identify accumulative irritants and the best way to safely reintroduce your favorite products to your daily beauty routine.
The product elimination strategy
Experiencing skin irritation? Learn how to identify accumulative irritants and the best way to safely reintroduce your favorite products to your daily beauty routine.
Meaningless Beauty Buzzwords
Navigate the misleading world of beauty buzzwords with our concise guide. Understand why terms like 'Hypoallergenic', 'For Sensitive Skin', 'Preservative Free', 'Natural', 'Chemical Free', 'Clean Beauty', 'Anti-ageing', and 'Cruelty-Free' are...
Meaningless Beauty Buzzwords
Navigate the misleading world of beauty buzzwords with our concise guide. Understand why terms like 'Hypoallergenic', 'For Sensitive Skin', 'Preservative Free', 'Natural', 'Chemical Free', 'Clean Beauty', 'Anti-ageing', and 'Cruelty-Free' are...
How to read a skin-care ingredient label
Learn to decipher ingredient lists, understand ingredient concentration order, and identify potential irritants. Gain insights into different ingredient classes like solvents, occlusives, emollients, and more.
How to read a skin-care ingredient label
Learn to decipher ingredient lists, understand ingredient concentration order, and identify potential irritants. Gain insights into different ingredient classes like solvents, occlusives, emollients, and more.
The 4 skin-care ingredients everyone should be ...
Build a powerful skincare routine with these four must-have ingredients. Learn about the benefits of Tretinoin, Vitamin C, Sunscreen, and Niacinamide for healthier, radiant skin. Discover how to choose the...
The 4 skin-care ingredients everyone should be ...
Build a powerful skincare routine with these four must-have ingredients. Learn about the benefits of Tretinoin, Vitamin C, Sunscreen, and Niacinamide for healthier, radiant skin. Discover how to choose the...
How to be a client: Ensuring good outcomes.
Maximize the benefits of personal enhancement services with our guide on being a responsible client. Learn the importance of research, clear communication, and realistic expectations in plastic surgery, hair styling,...
How to be a client: Ensuring good outcomes.
Maximize the benefits of personal enhancement services with our guide on being a responsible client. Learn the importance of research, clear communication, and realistic expectations in plastic surgery, hair styling,...
Is your skincare routine really working?
Enhance your skincare routine by understanding effective ingredient concentrations. Discover how to identify products with beneficial active ingredients and their optimal percentages.
Is your skincare routine really working?
Enhance your skincare routine by understanding effective ingredient concentrations. Discover how to identify products with beneficial active ingredients and their optimal percentages.
Which skin-care ingredients should you avoid?
Navigating the complex world of skincare ingredients can be daunting, with allergens, irritants, and endocrine disruptors lurking in the products we use daily. In this enlightening blog post, we attempt...
Which skin-care ingredients should you avoid?
Navigating the complex world of skincare ingredients can be daunting, with allergens, irritants, and endocrine disruptors lurking in the products we use daily. In this enlightening blog post, we attempt...