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MASKS and SCRUBS – what do they really do?
Masks can be fun and beneficial for a variety of concerns. Generally, masks and scrubs are home treatments done 2-3/week to provide extra care for your skin to compliment daily routines. Masks can be in the form of: - Mud/Clay like: Bentonite, Kaolin, Fullers Earth, French Clay; these generally absorb oil and detox the skin of impurities, great for oily, congested skin - Charcoal – absorbs 1000’s of times it weight in oil, very detoxing - Sulfur – the first antibiotic, great for acne, oily skin - Vitamin C – antioxidant boost, anti-aging, brightening - Hyaluronic... -
Is Tanning Really So Bad? Yes, and here's why.
We used to think it was the ideal way of ‘LOOKING HEALTHY’…you know, that 'HEALTHY GLOW', right?! Remember back in time when the rich never went outside, and the most desired look was to be as PALE as possible. The ones with colour and a tan were the workers, because they were outside. Then it changed, and the desired look was to look tanned, because that was associated with those who could afford to take vacation and go somewhere warm! So, the rich were those who could travel to warm exotic locations and 'live the life of... -
TRANSFORMING C: "Age Eraser" and Antioxidant Powerhouse
It is important to do your research before purchasing a Vitamin C product. The most effective topical Vitamin C products for skin health must be: in the form of L-Ascorbic Acid or Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate at a concentration level between 10-22% (below 10% is not effective and above 22% is irritating and can’t be absorbed fully into the skin) in a serum (for the best penetration) in a stable and pure form packaged in a dark/opaque container to protect from UV degradation in a blend with other antioxidants (multiple antioxidants work synergistically helping each other acting...