Sensitive skin is skin that is genetically predisposed to be more susceptible to irritation. No matter what you do to care for your sensitive skin, nothing is going to change it's DNA. Sensitized Skin, is skin that has temporarily become more sensitive due to a variety of external factors. Sensitized skin refers to skin whose lipid barrier has been compromised. This is often due to stress, environmental factors, or overdoing it on the active ingredients in your skincare routine. Any of these factors can break down your skin's barrier and compromise its ability to keep hydration in and exter ..read more

Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition that makes some areas of the skin darker than others. But fading dark spots is tricky! To make progress you need to remain diligent. The trick is to be patient: It can take 8–12 weeks of daily use until you see significant results. Then when a sun situation comes along you might be back to square one. The main pigment in your skin is called melanin. Uneven distribution of melanin can create spots or patches that appear brown, black, gray, red or pink. These areas are not painful or itchy but they can make you look tired and feel self-conscious ..read more

The word has most definitely gotten out about Hyaluronic Acid (HA), making it one of the most sought after skincare ingredients around. HA draws moisture into the skin to keep it well hydrated. You may have heard that HA has the ability to hold up to1000x's its weight in water. That's pretty impressive and probably why you'll find it in so many products (including cleansers, toners, masks, serums and moisturizers). You'll usually see it listed as sodium hyaluronate on the package. SO WHAT IS HYALURONIC ACID? Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar that is found in the body. It's found i ..read more

DARK CIRCLES UNDER THE EYES Are dark circles your major concern when focusing on the eye area? There are many factors here to consider when dealing with this problem. The main reason dark circles appear in the first place is that the skin around the eyes is extra thin. It's one of the thinnest areas on your body. This becomes more prominent as we age because skin cell rejuvenation slows down. If repair can't catch up by creating enough collagen and elastin and keratinocytes we end up with even thinner skin. The thinner skin means you can see the delicate blood vessels underneath. This creates ..read more

WHAT MAKES THE EYE AREA DIFFERENT The skin around our eyes is very thin and delicate and doesn’t contain many sebaceous glands. It is attached loosely to the muscles around the eyes, and lacks the usual fatty tissue that is present in other areas of the face. These factors mean that the eye area is often the first to show signs of aging. When looking to treat our eye area we are faced with many challenges, such as fatigue, dryness, crepiness, dark spots, puffiness and premature wrinkles. These are often due to the skin not being cared for properly. Using the right eye care will help support t ..read more

We all wash our faces... right? But questions abound as to what formulas will work the best for your skin. Seems like an easy question but there are many considerations one should make when you really want to find the best cleanser for your skin type.. Foremost among them is recognizing your skin type and appropriately matching it up with the right formula. What to consider first: SECRETION The most important consideration should be a question of secretion. How oily is your skin? Oily skins should use a cleanser with a bit more surfactant in them. In skincare, surfactants are cleansing and fo ..read more

Okay. So you're doing everything you can to keep your skin in tip top shape. You're using Retinol, Vitamin C, of course Sunscreen, and you must admit your skin is looking pretty good. But, if you want to go the extra mile you might consider these lesser known but highly effective skincare superstars as your choice of longevity ingredients. Retinaldehyde In the world of LONGEVITY (caring for your skin as you age) retinoids are considered the gold standard. These Vitamin A derivatives have ,,strong research showing they smooth fine lines and wrinkles, create a more luminous even complexion, an ..read more

It may sound strange but I'm a winter kind of person. I don't ski or do any type of down hill sports but for me winter brings a special kind of magic that I truly enjoy. I really love to bundle up in my long Canada Goose down parka and take a walk through a beautifully enchanted winter wonderland. Hopefully we get the chance to experience that this year. Since we have officially entered the coziest time of year, after my morning walk, all I want to do is cuddle up with a good book and sit by a toasty fire. Whether it’s sitting by the fire, wearing a comfy sweater or wrapping myself up in my c ..read more

It may sound strange but I'm a winter kind of person. I don't ski or do any type of down hill sports but for me winter brings a special kind of magic that I truly enjoy. I really love to bundle up in my long down Canada Goose parka and take a walk through a beautifully enchanted winter wonderland. Hopefully we get the chance to experience that this year. Since we have officially entered the coziest time of year, past my morning walk, all I want to do is cuddle up with a good book and sit by a toasty fire. Whether it’s sitting by the fire, wearing a comfy sweater or wrapping myself up in my co ..read more

Going at top speed leads to Holiday Stressed Skin. You're extremely busy around the holidays. So busy that your valuable skincare routine may be put on the back burner. This can be especially true when it comes to dedicating time to doing an ,at-home weekly facial. Especially at a time when you could really benefit from its skin brightening, clarifying and exceptionally skin drenching hydrating results. Because of your busy schedule you might even forget to do your regular nightly exfoliation or use your hydrating serums. These are especially important around the holidays when including exfoli ..read more