While micellar water has been around for decades, it’s popularity increased around 2010, as a preferable choice to the sticky, heavily fragranced makeup removing wipes most people were using previously. Micellar water is a staple in a lot of homes, and granted, to the naked eye seems like a quick and easy way to remove makeup.     Does wiping Micellar water remove everything? What happens to the residue of Micellar water and any oil and make up that might be left on the skin?  Unfortunately, as we all come to learn and accept, more often than not the ‘quick and easy’ r ..read more

What is Thermal Water? While thermal waters have been around and sold for decades, their popularity as a skin care product has sky rocketed recently. They are everywhere online and included in most current ‘skin care must haves’, be that in an article, TikTok or Instagram reel. Another way of saying this, is that they are a trend. A skin care fad.  So instead of just following the trend, it’s important to ask ourselves, does thermal water actually work? As you know, skin care fads come and go with the ages. The skin care benefits of thermal water originates in balneotherapy – soaking ..read more

With each new year we welcome and celebrate, we age.   But what if our appearance didn’t age with each new year we welcome?   It’s possible.     But fine lines and wrinkles, the loss of radiance our skin projects all mark the passage of time as we age.      If so, how do some people maintain the youthful appearance of their skin year after year and some don’t? It could be due to good genes or it could be due to….  …what certain group of people have known for many New Years past.     We’ve known it and have witnessed thi ..read more

What made you choose your skin care products? Sometimes it’s because the bottles look pretty. Sometimes it’s because some magical ingredient is said to fix your skin care concern. Sometimes it’s through an advertisement. Sometimes it’s browsing through s store display or a trending social media post that catches your eye. Then there is the never ending trial and error. Sometimes you get lucky. Often times not. Trial and Error Until You Learn the Secret I have always had a breakout since my teenage years and when I was using Metrin, after about a month, my face cleared up, even my white & ..read more

Learn about the Benefits of using Glycolic Acid in Men’s Skincare in this Blog Post. Using Acid and not Tripping over Wrinkles and other Man Problems He’s lost a bit of hair, gone grayer, but most strangers he meets assume he is a decade or two younger than a guy approaching 70. It’s the result of using the Metrin Skincare System for men since 1995 (27 years ago). It’s the best skin care routine for men since 1932. Sticking to a skin care routine that works. Double cleansing with gentle exfoliation and delivering potent hydration, protection and nourishment through a well-designed, proven ski ..read more

The Metrin Skincare System is something you are probably all familiar with. You have been using it for years, maybe decades. You know to use it twice a day, every day. Steps one through five come naturally to you, it’s a cherished part of your daily routine. You’ve been hearing about the Accelerated Performance System recently, and now you’re dying to try it. But how does it fit into the Metrin Skincare System?  Read this blog post to learn how to incorporate deep exfoliation into your skin care routine But first, what exactly is the Accelerated Performance System and ..read more

What is Deep Exfoliation?   In addition to gentle daily exfoliation through double cleansing, deeper or accelerated exfoliation may be useful to help your skin renew faster, restore our skin’s barrier function, remove fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful healthy appearance.      As we age, our metabolism slows down and our gentle daily exfoliation may not be enough. Skin’s renewal could slow down due to stress, lack of sleep, medication, and alcohol consumption or smoking. That’s where a deep, accelerated exfoliation can help the skin renew itself. But it n ..read more

Welcome to Metrin Skincare’s Summer Hair Care Guide. With the scorching heat of the summer months upon us, it’s not just our skin that needs extra care and protection – our hair deserves some attention too! Our hair can suffer from UV damage too. Excessive sun exposure can damage the keratin fiber in the hair shaft, leading to loss of hair proteins and pigment.    Similar to protecting your skin’s resilience against UV damage with the proven Metrin Skincare System, there is a way to protect your hair’s resilience against UV damage and retain its youthful, healthy appearance.&nbs ..read more

In addition to daily gentle exfoliation, accelerated or deep exfoliation treatment is an effective way to remove dead skin cells and reveal smoother, brighter-looking skin. However, it’s important to protect the skin after deep exfoliation to avoid irritation and damage, especially when recovering from the use of retinol (which can be more harsh and irritating than the glycolic acid).   But what do you use when you boost or accelerate your exfoliation with products that have retinol or glycolic acid treatment products?   Accelerating the skin’s renewal by boosting ..read more

Can topical application of Vitamin K on your skin help make the dark circles under your eyes disappear?   The short answer is yes, Vitamin K is an amazing way to prevent and make dark circles under your eyes disappear. Vitamin K is known for the following skin care benefits:   Improve Circulation (lessens dark circle under eyes)  Wound Healing (aids in skin recovery)   Reduce Inflammation (anti-inflammatory)  Reduce oxidation (antioxidant)  Promote collagen production (reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles)  All of which are ..read more