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Earlier this week we posted a note on Facebook about the benefits of a skin care regimen that consists of using L-lactic acid and glycolic acid. Though I’ve been touting the benefit of these important AHAs for more than two decades, I was reminded of

The Peptide 38 has a powerhouse ingredient lineup of next-generation peptides, antioxidants and MMP inhibitors. The response and feedback has been astounding, but some of you may be wondering what a next-generation peptide is and what makes this form

Hydroquinone (HQ) has long been used by cosmeceutical companies large and small in lightening and brightening formulas as a way to correct pigmentation disorders. So why have restrictions of its use recently been issued? First, for those who haven’t

In last week’s blog post I wrote about effective ingredients for treating the eyes – those that help brighten, tighten and reduce lines. In this post I’ll delve into what can be done in the treatment room and at home to support the delicate skin surr

When was the first time you noticed them? Those fine lines forming around the eyes that seem to have appeared out of nowhere. I have not met a woman in my 32 years of working with skin that did not want to improve the skin around their eyes. Whether

Spices are so commonly used to punch up our recipes and heal many internal ailments, but what are their effects on the skin? Do they reap the same benefits? In a word…yes! Most spices are power-packed with antioxidant, antiseptic and detoxifying abil

What comes to mind when you think of the term “digestion”? For most of us, it’s the breaking down of food, but this action is not relegated solely to the stomach. In fact, our skin is continually digesting, which of course, is part of the cell regene

Each year many of us rededicate ourselves to health and fitness. We scour information on eating well, workout regimens and nutrition supplements, and each year we become wiser about health overall. It’s time our skin – our largest organ – starts gett