First of all, eyelid dermatitis may result from coming into contact with allergens or irritants found in personal care products or your environment. Eyelids have the thinnest skin on the body which makes it easier for allergens to penetrate the skin. Additionally, because of their exposed location on the body, eyelids are subject to significant […]
I’ve got a rash in my ears. Is it eczema? Is it Psoriasis? Is it an infection?
Recently, we’ve gotten lots of questions about eczema in the ear canal. This is something that can be associated with several conditions–all of which look a little bit similar to each other and therefore making it difficult to determine what the problem actually is and how to treat it. So, here are the problems that […]
5 Things You Should Never Do To Your Skin
We’ve probably all experienced that awkward moment when you look in the mirror to get ready to go out and a new pimple has reared its ugly head on your face! It’s probably one of the worst ways to start your day. We all want to look our best, but acne and other skin […]
Your Skin’s pH Level: What You Need to Know
We can all feel when our skin isn’t happy. For some of us that means a breakout, for others it means dry spots and itchiness and for some of us it means a less vibrant complexion. It’s easy to recognize these signs but what’s harder is answering the question ‘why?’ Skin pH is a very […]
What Does Hypoallergenic Mean?
If you’ve ever dealt with atopic eczema personally, then you can probably relate to being told repeatedly, “Avoid this” or “don’t use that!” You’ve taken the time to look at what you buy and made sure that every single product you ever put on your skin is “hypoallergenic”. Despite your efforts to follow doctor’s orders, […]
What’s BACNE and What You Need to do to Fight It
Just when you have the blemishes on your face under control, your back decides to take its turn. Will we ever win?! Not to worry, we’re here to tell you exactly how to handle your bacne and what causes it. Breakouts on your back are largely due to the pores getting clogged from either sweat […]
Antioxidants & Your Skin – What Is Important
Want to know which anti-aging ingredient should be number one on your list? You’ve come to the right place! Antioxidants don’t get enough praise, they sort of get pushed aside to make space for more trendy ingredients. The truth is, antioxidants are one of the most powerful anti-ageing ingredients around. In order to understand why […]
Skin Barrier Acidification: What You Need to Know
The first thing people tend to notice is our skin, most likely because it is our largest organ! With so many different products, creams, lotions, astringents and masks, it’s almost impossible to figure out what is best for your skin type. For a healthy, radiant glow, it is important to maintain the correct pH level […]
National Get Up Day: 3 Things You Can do in The Morning to Wake Up
Do you play the alarm clock game? Sometimes coffee, no matter how strong, just isn’t enough to shake off the sleepiness. Morning routines are hard to change up, but if you’re finding that you are headed to work half asleep, perhaps these tips can help you perk up first thing in the morning. Exercise or […]
Makeup Remover Secrets and Must Haves for Your Purse!
Every woman has their quirks when it comes to what is in their bag, from phone chargers to eye liner, safety pins to pocket knives. You never know what a woman might have in her purse so tread with caution. There are five must haves though that every purse wouldn’t be complete without so […]