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...

You may have already heard (probably from us!) that Vitamin C is an important ingredient in your skincare products. But... The truth is not all products containing vitamin C are created equal.   There are different forms of vitamin C, different concentrations and different formulations (serums, creams, and combinations with other antioxidants). 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 10-20% (below 10% is...

What is a Toner? Toners, Facial Mists, Toning Mists, Elixirs, Hydrating Water, etc...are everywhere these days. And they have been around for quite some time. So, what exactly do they do? Well, they vary, but generally they can help to hydrate your skin, remove the last traces of makeup and dirt, and restore the pH balance of your skin back to where it should be after cleansing has disrupted it.   Now we have toners that can also provide protection to your skin cells (antioxidants), refresh your makeup (when used throughout the day), shrink your pores and...