Skin Care Chronicles
Whole-istic Skin Care Elements
When it comes to skin care, a holistic approach means we must nurture it from the inside. The appearance of skin depend on many factors -- from the ingredients used in products and foods, lifestyle choices, environmental stressors as well as our emotional and mental well-being.
pH Level of Skin (Alkalinity vs. Acidity)
Did you know that your skin needs to be slightly acidic to maintain a natural defensive barrier? An out-of-balance pH level can be the cause of many of your skin issues. The optimal pH of human skin is 5.5. Staying pH balanced is important to avoid either alkalinity or acidic skin.
Why Containers Matters in Skincare
Some containers make products expire faster than you'd think. A pretty appearance can draw you in, but that doesn't mean the product is going to be effective very long.
Silicone Face Brushes and Scrubbies
Silicone cleansing brushes are the most hygienic brush because they are non-porous and don’t harbor bacteria. Most silicone brushes are made from premium quality, food-grade silicone that is safe for all skin types.
Think Before You Get Ink
Tattoos have become so popular that it’s leading to concerns about their safety. Each prick delivers an ink into the dermis (the layer of skin that lies below the epidermis), which is populated with blood vessels and nerves. Once inserted into the dermis, not all ink stays put.
Mask-ne
Wearing tight fitting masks can cause skin irritation. Every breath can emit bacteria into your face mask. Your mask can trap oil, sweat and bacteria resulting in breakouts.
Healthy Skin
Lifestyle, internal health and wellness and external skin care are important to maintaining healthy skin. How well you age is in your control. The way you treat your skin today will definitely affect the way you look in the future
Coarse / Rough Looking Skin
If you have oily and combination skin, at some point, your skin texture begins to look coarse or rough. Oily and combination skin produce more natural sebum making the pores enlarged and more noticeable.
Face Cleansing Mistakes
The major face-cleansing mistake most people make is to use the wrong product. The most frequent error is being overly aggressive and using a product that is too harsh for facial skin or for an individual's skin type.
What Do You See When You Look In The Mirror
We're covered in skin. So why does the part everyone sees constantly give us the most trouble? The skin on our face always seems to have an issue. Too dry, too oily, too many blemishes — we're forever searching for ways to improve the appearance of our skin.
Clean Hands Only
If you are experiencing acne and/or consistent breakouts, try washing your face with clean hands rather than a washcloth.
How To Properly Wash Your Face
Facial cleansing is important because the face has so many sebaceous glands that secrete oil. In addition, some of us apply cosmetics that create a film on the skin and trap pollutants from the environment. Before cleansing that oil and grime, people need to understand how delicate the skin is on the face.