Everything To Know About Barrier Repair for Great Skin
Everything To Know About Barrier Repair for Great Skin When it comes to skin, most of our biggest frustrations are the consequence of one thing: a compromised skin barrier. Strong skin barriers protect the skin from harmful substances that would otherwise penetrate and absorb into the skin. The skin has several "barriers" – cellular walls, circulatory and lymphatic vessels, and the walls that separate each layer of the skin. The surface layer - the hydrolipidic barrier - is t


Personalized skin care: A facial personalized ONLY for you
Your skin is completely unique to you… so why isn’t your skin care? Say hello to personalized skin care – both at home and in the treatment room. This is Getting Personal We don't believe in off-the-shelf, one-size-fits-all facials. A Bioelements facial is personalized only for you: your environment, your lifestyle, your age, your stress level. It's skin care made for you – not your friend, not your neighbor – no one else. Professional Personalization: From Start to Finish Yo


The 7 Skin Sins: Alcohol
We're on sin six – blog posts that discuss lifestyle habits that can wreak short- and long-term havoc on your skin. In case you've missed them, We've discussed a few no-no's already, like dehydration, lack of sleep, smoking, and dairy. Up next is a skin sin you probably know about, but might not realize just how much trouble it can cause: alcohol. To find out more about what your favorite cocktail could be doing to your skin, read on! Alcohol is a diuretic – it not only encou


Dry Skin? 4 Sneaky culprits
During the cold, dry Winter months, the cause of your dehydrated skin might seem like a no-brainer. Simply switching out your moisturizer, or adding a hydrating serum to your daily routine should provide a quick fix. But sometimes a quick fix isn’t enough. The problem isn’t just the weather – it’s your habits. Here are 4 unexpected sources of dry, dehydrated skin you should consider, and how you can fix them: 1. A change in diet. Festive cocktails can be a big part of the h