Incorporating mandelic acid into your skincare routine can offer several benefits: Gentle exfoliation: Mandelic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that gently exfoliates the skin, helping to strip off the dead skin cells and unclog pores. This can result in a smoother, brighter complexion. Suitable for sensitive skin: Mandelic acid has larger molecules compared to other alpha-hydroxy acids making …
Know What Sun Damage Is, And How To Prevent It Spending time in the sun can feel good, but the sun is a fickle friend, and can easily take a toll on our skin. That’s because our glorious source of warmth can give off ultraviolet (UV) light, which can damage skin and cause sunburn. The damage can add years to …
We can’t stop emphasizing that sun protection is one of the most important elements of skincare! Regardless of the season or the weather conditions, you should never ever skip sun protection. Sunscreens and sunblocks – is there any difference? However, when it comes to the choice of a suitable sun protection product, there are some things that need to be …
Sagging cheeks and wrinkly neck skin is not something you want to see when you look into a mirror. But unfortunately, as our bodies age, the production of collagen and elastin—the two most important elements responsible for firm, elastic skin—decreases dramatically. However, there’s a wealth of knowledge and history behind strategies to combat aging. The ancient Egyptians even knew that …
It’s well known that harsh winter weather can be hard on the skin. So as the days become longer and the weather warms once again, it’s important to repair the damage the season has done and get ready to embrace the blooming flowers and buzzing bees with your best face forward. First things first, although we may be ready for …
By Louisa Agate, LMA We all want smooth, flawless, picture-perfect skin, but great skin starts and ends with a good consistent home care regimen but the order you apply them really makes a difference in how the product penetrates your skin for maximum results. AM- Morning skin care routines are all about protection and prevention! Your face is …
Dry skin is a common condition characterized by a lack of water in the most superficial layer of the skin and lack of natural oils which causes small fine flakes, cracking, dry patches and itchiness. It’s more common in colder winter months, drier climates and in more mature men and women. Basic dry skin prevention such as avoiding harsh soaps, …
By Louisa Agate, LMA Trying to achieve healthy beautiful skin? If the answer is yes, then you should turn to antioxidants. Antioxidants help prevent free radical damage and do several things to keep your skin healthy: they correct the signs of aging, prevent sunburn, help the skin to repair itself, brighten skin tone, and may even help prevent skin …
Now that the summer is over, it’s time to turn our attention to our skin and help repair some of the sun damage that has been left behind. The fall and winter is the perfect time to renew, exfoliate, resurface. These are some of the treatments that help to reverse signs of sun damage by evening out skin tone, remove …
As a result of the frequent wearing of protective face masks to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, people who are prone to acne can start to develop skin issues as a result of wearing them. The term “maskne” has been coined to refer to the facial acne and skin irritations that appear from dirt and oil that gets trapped in …