Although Vitamin C has been a hot topic skincare ingredient for more than a decade, the truth is not all forms of Vitamin C are created equal. Vitamin C offers a multitude of anti-aging benefits.  When formulated correctly it's a powerhouse ingredient all by itself and is even more effective when combined with other antioxidants. Not all forms of Vitamin C are stable however and it's important to do your research before purchasing a Vitamin C product. Vitamin C in its basic state is an unstable compound that can become ineffective when exposed to UV light...

AstaXanthin This powerhouse antioxidant has been getting a lot of press lately both as a nutritional supplement and skincare ingredient and has been recommended by famous health experts such as Dr Perricone, Dr Mercola and Dr Oz.  It is a relatively new discovery for skincare, but at Derma MD we have been incorporating it for over a decade into our #1 Best Seller Pink Silk Face Firming Rejuvenator! AstaXanthin is an extremely powerful antioxidant that is essential to anti-aging skincare technology.  It is extracted from a type of marine algae called Haematococcus Microalgae that gives salmon...

Rosacea begins as a bright red flush across the cheeks.  It can either come and go or become a permanent blush.  Either way it gradually becomes worse with tiny broken capillaries beginning to grow and spread across the cheeks and nose, eventually leading to small, acne like bumps.  Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes extreme skin sensitivity and is notoriously difficult to treat.  Rosacea affects an estimated 2 million Canadians, and flare ups are often triggered by environmental exposure (sun, wind and heat) as well as exercise, stress, irritating cosmetics, spicy foods, alcohol...