Applying moisturizer or creams seems like a common sense detail, right? We put a bit on our hands, rub it on our faces and go about our day. This lassiez-faire attitude can lead to using your products ineffectively. If you’re going to buy a quality moisturizer, make it work for you!
Biofond Foundation Makeup is incredibly versatile and beautiful. So what’s the best way to wear it? Well, that depends on how much coverage you want.
What is a makeup primer and why do I need to use one? Do ingredients really matter? Whether you wear full coverage makeup or simple, barely-there color, makeup primer is an important player in your beauty routine.
Are you planning any trips this summer? If you’re anything like me you just wanna get out of the office and want to spend some carefree downtime in the sun and by the water. When I travel for fun, I tend to also be carefree in my packing (read: lazy) but there are a few beauty products I never, ever travel without.
Melanoma kills one person every hour in the United States. It is the fifth most common cancer among men and the seventh among women, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. But if detected early, it is 98 percent curable.
Is your skin flaking? Breaking out? Red and patchy? It’s a cry for help from your complexion and we’re here to help you decode what you need to make peace with your skin. Continue reading “Skinfood; skin cravings decoded”
Here comes the Bride! It’s that season again, the flowers and love are blooming everywhere it seems! This year the minimal makeup look is on trend in the bridal scene, here are a few ideas on how to make it work for you – as a bride or a guest. Continue reading “Minimal Bridal Makeup”
It seems that Spring has *finally* arrived, summer isn’t too far away! If your skin looks like it’s still in winter, it’s time for a Skin Cleanse. Deep cleaning the skin helps to slough away dead skin cells that are hanging on (like extra weight from the holidays) and prepares the skin to readily accept the hydration you apply, allowing for radiant skin that helps you look younger!
Washing away the surface bacteria, oil and grime every day is critical to a good skincare routine. But sometimes, we need to go deeper. Thoroughly cleanse the skin with a powerful, but gentle cleanser. Preferably a dual-action cleanser that will give you both the surface clean and has an exfoliator for pores and deep seated oil. Once the skin is clean we like to use the TEI Spa Sonic Spatula with a lavender mist to further eradicate contaminants that may lead to breakouts or a dull appearance.
Using cheap moisturizers puts cheap ingredients on your skin. While not all cheap ingredients are necessarily bad, they can open the opportunity for bad things to happen to your skin. Cosmetic grade products may contain up to 70% bacteria (gross!!); Pharmaceutical grade products are required by law to contain less than 1%. Make sure you’re using a product that doesn’t have just 1 or 2 great ingredients, but all of them!
Two is better than 1. No matter how amazing and effective your moisturizer might be, you’ll get the most functionality out of it by pairing it with an equally powerful serum. A great rule of thumb to follow; always apply the lightest products first. By applying the targeted serum first, you allow the moisturizer to help lock in additional moisture. This is incredibly important for those with very dry and/or mature complexions!
Are you particularly concerned about a specific area? The fine lines around the eyes? Maybe the hyper-pigmentation on your cheeks? Or the lines on your neck? Adding a specialty cream to your skincare cocktail is recommended, even in our 20-30’s to help prevent the irreversible breakdown of collagen and elastin. Be sure to pick a product that is developed for your skin type and avoid products with hydroquinone.
Sun block is a girls very best friend. Men and Children too! Protect your skin from ultraviolet rays that can cause discoloration and lead to skin cancer. Free radicals attack your skin cells and lead to a breakdown in the skin, allowing the appearance of pesky fine lines and wrinkles. Remember to wear sunblock everyday, and reapply if you have continued outside sun exposure.
There are so many companies that make promises their products just can’t keep. So how do you reach your skin’s most beautiful potential? It’s really pretty easy… 3 steps easy.
Amino acids are organic compounds that combine to form proteins. Amino acids and proteins are the building blocks of life. When proteins are digested or broken down, amino acids are left. So what do they do in our skincare products? Continue reading “How do Amino Acids help your skin?”
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