Move over blackhead extractors – there’s a new fad sweeping countertops, and it’s here to clog your pores! More women are adding “pore fillers” to their daily skin care agenda, hoping to blur or erase enlarged pores from their complexion completely. However, much like BB creams, you can file these under “unnecessary skin care”. While you might envision pores as tiny potholes that a small “fill” can fix, you’ll only be creating a bigger problem – a more enlarged pore! What cau

Are your biggest skin concerns caused by something you've never heard of? They could be! Estheticians have long recognized the importance of healthy skin barriers – but many people outside of the industry have never even heard of them. You cannot have skin that is supple, healthy and protected if your barrier is damaged. Plus, modern day life takes its toll on your natural barriers, which is why skin barrier repair has become a recent focus in the world of skin care. Keep rea

They might be famous for their dietary benefits, but it's been no secret to us that probiotics are the little-known ingredient your anti-aging skin care is probably missing. The topical application of probiotics (pioneered back in 2006 by Bioelements) is now getting the seal of approval from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). They've just named probiotics a "Beauty Breakthrough" and announced that early research links the use of probiotics to improved skin conditions

Move over blackhead extractors – there’s a new fad sweeping countertops, and it’s here to clog your pores! More women are adding “pore fillers” to their daily skin care agenda, hoping to blur or erase enlarged pores from their complexion completely. However, much like BB creams, you can file these under “unnecessary skin care”. While you might envision pores as tiny potholes that a small “fill” can fix, you’ll only be creating a bigger problem – a more enlarged pore! What cau

Wrinkles under eyes, dark circles, loss of firmness – it can be tempting to go to great lengths to avoid under eye aging, but not all wrinkle relief needs to come from extreme measures. Sometimes, all it takes is a quick fix – like tweaking your daily skin agenda and adding a few new healthy habits. Keep reading for quick and easy ways to remove wrinkles under eyes and dark eye circles. 1) Moisturize daily What causes dark circles? Late nights and daily squinting at computers

Have you ever struggled with skin that is dull, rough, sagging or wrinkled? Most people have. Much of this can be attributed to the breakdown of collagen. Keep reading to see how collagen skin care can keep your complexion plump, firm and smooth. Does skin look older than your actual age? In today's world, many people struggle with complexions that look and behave older than their actual age. Modern lifestyles and damaging environmental assault have an impact on the way your

Normal chronological aging, gravity, lifestyle choices and UV exposure can cause the skin to lose its firmness. Over time all these factors can bring on a gradual breakdown of your skin's connective tissue and the surrounding dermal matrix's ability to function optimally, which appears on the skin via lines, wrinkles and loss of elasticity. Skin can appear slackened or loose, and in more severe cases, even hang. This sagging appearance is usually most noticeable along the jaw

What is enzyme exfoliation? Enzyme exfoliation is a type of chemical exfoliation that breaks down the "glue" that holds dead, dulling skin cells together. Enzyme exfoliation works more gently than AHA chemical exfoliants to shed skin cells and speed up the skin's natural exfoliation process. Professional enzyme exfoliation can be used instead of a surface peel to remove aging dead cells, awaken dull skin and target pores. It also facilitates easy penetration of active serums

Do you have dull skin? Dull, lifeless skin needs to be "revved up" to boost microcirculation and cell turnover. Exfoliating masks and other exfoliating treatments are an ideal way to transform dull skin back into bright, healthy and radiant skin. Why do I have dull skin? Dull skin is skin that has a drab, sallow appearance, or a lack of healthy color. It can often feel rough, due to a buildup of dead skin cells, milia and poor circulation. Skin can become dull due to UV dama

Do you suffer from sun spots, discoloration or dark acne scars? You're not alone. Dark spots and discoloration, otherwise known as hyperpigmentation, are one of the most common skin concerns in the United States, especially if you have a darker skin tone. Keep reading to learn about hyperpigmentation removal now. Hyperpigmentation: Types and causes "When addressing hyperpigmentation, it's really important to understand what it actually is and that it is a journey to properly