We all associate a tanned skin with a healthy glow. Some people opt to bake themselves in the sun, others visit an indoor tanning salon, while others prefer to fake it. So who is right, and how can we actually have a healthy tan? Let’s review what is actually harmful to the skin. UVA rays
Most perfumes contain a high percentage of alcohol. To make a perfume one actually mixes alcohol with perfume oils and distilled water. For example most full perfumes are made of about 20% perfume oils. A cologne has somewhere around 8% perfume oils. The rest of amount is alcohol with water, or carrier oil, with the
Stop to think about your last facial treatment, and see if you agree with me or not. So first the therapist cleansed and exfoliated your face and décolleté, did the treatment stage and now it is time for your massage. You are all there relaxed and the therapist starts massaging. Unfortunately, a lot of therapists
When looking for the correct moisturizer, one has to keep in mind that maintenance and hydration of a healthy skin is the result of a multifaceted masterpiece. In this article, I intend to give a general overview of ingredients – what ingredients have been found to be beneficial and what ingredients we should avoid. Before
We are all aware that one moisturizer doesn’t fit all. Every skin type and skin condition deserves different treatment. Let’s look at moisturizers for different skin types and skin conditions. Moisturizer for sensitive skin It’s essential to understand that usually people with sensitive skin have a ‘damaged’ stratum corneum which is the visible layer of
After trying to fit all there is to know about moisturizers in one long article, I decided that it’s best to split the article in 3 sections. This article will deal with answering the question – ‘What is a moisturizer and what good is it for me?’. The second article will discuss moisturizers specific for
The other day I had a client who was telling me that before coming for her treatment, she was trying to explain to her 8 year old son what a facial is – well, the son couldn’t understand how someone can spend an hour ‘cleaning mummy’s face’!!! So for those 8 year olds, for the
A lot of people don’t bother using a toner. They think that putting on a toner is an extra step that they can do without, since they believe there is no benefit. Well, let’s begin with the functions of a toner: removes traces of makeup and cleanser readjusts the skin’s pH level refreshes skin to
“I only use soap and water to cleanse my face” All estheticians GASP when they hear this. Have you ever wondered why we need a good cleanser and not just soap and water? …and what makes a good cleanser? Let’s start with the main functions of cleansers: to dissolve makeup, to dissolve excess oil and
VideoJug user LeeLefever presents a video describing, in simple terms and format, the power of RSS and the RSS Reader. Learn all you need to know about RSS and news feeds by watching this simple yet informative video. RSS In Plain English What the Heck is RSS? And why should I care? Good questions. First,