Category Archives: Skin Care Tips
How does BENZOYL PEROXIDE helps with fighting acne?
The P.acnes bacteria that cause acne can not live in an oxygen rich environment which Benzoyl Peroxide provides when it comes in contact with the skin so breakouts are reduced. It is also a keratolytic, providing exfoliating benefits in the … Continue reading
Even Out Your Skin Tone – Treatments for Sun Spots, Age Spots, Hyperpigmentation
Excessive sun exposure may have damaged the cells that produce melanin, leading to dark spots on your face, chest, and hands. You can’t just treat spots; you have to protect your skin from the sun every day or the spots … Continue reading
High-SPF Sunscreens: Are They Better?
When you’ve shopped for sunscreens, you have probably noticed products with very high sun protection factor (SPF) ratings. But is a 100+ or a 90+ sunscreen really that much better than one with an SPF of 30? What is SPF? … Continue reading
Get Youthful Skin: 10 Easy Anti-Aging Tricks
The simple things you can do to take years…and years…and years off your face. SHRINK YOUR PORES Your pores expand as gunk accumulates in them—and the older you get, the more likely they are to stay expanded. Put them on … Continue reading
Taking Care of Oily / Acne-Prone Skin
Loading up on too many oil and shine fighters can strip skin of moisture. Here’s how to create balance and a clearer complexion. To unclog pores, wash your face morning and night with a cleanser containing salicylic acid, try EILEEN … Continue reading
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
What are AHAs? AHAs, or alpha-hydroxy acids, are acids that are used as ingredients in skincare, that help to remove dead skin cells from the surface layer of the skin. Some of them (although not all of them) are derived … Continue reading
Never Use These 12 Ingredients in DIY beauty
Homemade beauty treatments can be a lot of a fun and a great way to save time and money. However, you have to be very careful about the ingredients you choose. Some ingredients are safe for the body, but not … Continue reading
Acne FAQs
What causes acne, and how can I prevent it? Whatever your age, breakouts have similar causes. Hormones play a big role: Your body starts producing them during puberty and continues through adulthood, flaring back up in your 40s. Controlling your … Continue reading
BENEFITS OF VITAMINS IN SKIN CARE
Most of us know that vitamins can work wonders on your skin from the inside. However, many people have yet to realize the benefits of using vitamins on the outside. Below is a simple guide to aid you through the … Continue reading
Antioxidants – Skin Defenders
There’s no doubt that skin needs antioxidants. But with so many available, the question is which ones. We’ve got the answer. Like sex educators, dermatologists constantly lecture on the importance of using protection. And we’re not just talking about SPF … Continue reading
