Author: Lauren Winder
5 Chemicals to Avoid in Baby Skin Care
As consumers, the products we buy are often rife with chemicals and toxins – a normality that we’ve sadly come to accept by deciding that it’s easier to just … Continue reading “5 Chemicals to Avoid in Baby Skin Care”
Skincare Mistakes: Improve Your Regime
When it comes to developing a skincare routine that works best for your skin and schedule, it’s often what you carefully avoid doing that makes the biggest difference. Consider … Continue reading “Skincare Mistakes: Improve Your Regime”
The Value of pH Balance
We already know that pH is a vital component of our epidermal makeup, but why is pH balance so valuable? Ok, first a quick recap on pH. pH stands … Continue reading “The Value of pH Balance”
The 411 on Prurigo of Pregnancy
If you are or have been pregnant, chances are you’ve heard about prurigo of pregnancy. As a name, it actually sounds a bit funny (“Hear ye! Hear ye! Make … Continue reading “The 411 on Prurigo of Pregnancy”
10 Mother’s Day Gifts She’ll Love
Mother’s Day is the time of year to celebrate how just downright utterly fantastic your mom is – and that means presents! Mother’s Day Means Spoiling! At least for … Continue reading “10 Mother’s Day Gifts She’ll Love”
Too Acidic, Too Alkaline: the Different Dangers
We talk often about pH balance and how absolutely critical it is to maintain a value of around 5.5 on the surface of your skin. But what about when your … Continue reading “Too Acidic, Too Alkaline: the Different Dangers”
Bacterial Flora & Skin
Did you know that we have about one thousand species of bacterial flora on the surface of our skin? But hold up. What exactly is bacterial flora? Well, flora … Continue reading “Bacterial Flora & Skin”
What Causes Fragrance Allergies?
You enter a room and get a whiff of a strong fragrance. Maybe it’s someone’s perfume or cologne; perhaps it’s a candle or air freshener. It doesn’t matter where … Continue reading “What Causes Fragrance Allergies?”
Psoriasis Quiz: Separating Fact from Fiction
Welcome to our psoriasis quiz. The quickest way to answer the question, “Do I have Psoriasis?” Psoriasis can be scary to patients who have it. It is one of the … Continue reading “Psoriasis Quiz: Separating Fact from Fiction”
Skin Type Quiz! Find Out What Kind of Skin You Have!
You’ve probably heard about normal, oily, dry, or combination skin types but which one do you actually have? Let’s find out! Why Should You Know Your Skin Type? Knowing your … Continue reading “Skin Type Quiz! Find Out What Kind of Skin You Have!”
Naturally Perfect Skin: Is It Just Lucky Genes?
You know that girl in high school? The one who never had a blemish, always had perfect skin (even during gym class)? Was her flawless face the result of … Continue reading “Naturally Perfect Skin: Is It Just Lucky Genes?”
Stress Symptoms and Your Skin
Between morning commutes, post-work traffic and all the stuff that happens in between, keeping up with life is stressful. And that stress can affect your skin. Stress symptoms and … Continue reading “Stress Symptoms and Your Skin”
Treating Skin Allergy Conditions
Skin allergy conditions can open up a can of worms if you aren’t prepared to treat them properly. It usually starts like this: the itchiness won’t quit, the redness … Continue reading “Treating Skin Allergy Conditions”
3 Cosmetic Removal MUSTS When You Have Acne
Cosmetic removal is probably not your favorite part of the day if you have acne-prone skin. In fact, you may even have a love/hate relationship with makeup in general. Applying it can … Continue reading “3 Cosmetic Removal MUSTS When You Have Acne”
Caring for Skin with Hyperpigmentation
Sun spots, age spots, dark spots, oh my! Hyperpigmentation like these classic types can come at any age and stage of life, depending on your lifestyle and genes. From hormone … Continue reading “Caring for Skin with Hyperpigmentation”
5 Things to NEVER Do When Your Skin is Dry
Master Yoda once said: “Do. Or do not. There is no try.” As much as I love Yoda, when it comes to caring for dry skin, sometimes the best … Continue reading “5 Things to NEVER Do When Your Skin is Dry”
3 Allergic Skin Conditions to Know
You understand the difference between skin disorders and allergic skin conditions. Now it’s time to get the 411 on the top 3 skin allergies you need to know about … Continue reading “3 Allergic Skin Conditions to Know”
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Face Moisturizer
We expose our faces to the outside world more than any other part of our body (other than our hands). When you amass all the havoc caused by tfhe … Continue reading “10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Face Moisturizer”
Step by Step: Learning to Live Soap Free
Every hygienic step of the day seems to involve soap in some way, which is why going through day-to-day life without using soap at all sounds hard. The harsh … Continue reading “Step by Step: Learning to Live Soap Free”
6 Tips for Applying Makeup When You Have Acne
If you’re acne prone, makeup can be a touchy subject. Most sources out there tell us that any makeup whatsoever will aggravate existing or even cause new acne. Yet, … Continue reading “6 Tips for Applying Makeup When You Have Acne”
3 Reasons Why Soap is Dangerous
“Wash your hands before dinner!” A common declarative uttered in my house when I was growing up. I’d head to the sink, turn on the water and lather up … Continue reading “3 Reasons Why Soap is Dangerous”