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8 Reasons You Need Hyaluronic Acid Every Day

Unlocking the Hidden Potential: Know The Remarkable Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid While it’s all the rage these days in the world of skin care, pharmacists and other health care professionals have kn...

Treat all Skin Health Issues from the Inside

Skin conditions can be a real bummer. And, to make matters worse, the topical products we rely on to treat these conditions, rarely do. That's because, like the liver, kidney, spleen, intestine and...

Does Your Moisturizer Really Work?

Despite our national obsession with beauty products promising to restore moisture to your dry, aging skin, the truth is most do little to change the condition of the skin. Americans spend hundreds ...

LOVING YOURSELF: The Indispensable Mental and Emotional Dimensions of Good Health!

While I am a chemistry and nutrition geek, I have a problem with the idea that all we have to do is use nutritional supplements and eat correctly and our diseases will go away. Now, for sure nutrit...

Power Your Skin On with Alpha Hydroxy Acids

The skin sheds thousands of cells every minute in a process called "desquamation". In response to this loss of cells, activation and growth of new cells are initiated. in this way, the elimination ...

The Right “C” Makes all the Difference

While there are many different Vitamin C molecules used in skincare, they are not all equally effective. Here’s the lowdown on the various kinds of skincare “C “and their pros and cons. L-Ascorbic ...

Retinoids: Facts and Fiction

The Retinoids, a family of molecules most people know as Vitamin A, are highly effective anti-aging and anti-acne ingredients. I have personally witnessed dramatic improvements in blemished skin, w...

Stay Connected for Good Health and Great Looking Skin

When we think of health, wellness and the aging process, most of us don’t think of connective tissue.  But the reality is 25-30 percent of the body is composed of this stuff that literally holds us...

Slough Away Brown Spots and Splotches

It’s the season of languid days at the beach and outdoor adventuring with bikes, hikes and kayaks. And also prime season for sun damage, especially dark spots, since excess sun exposure can cause t...

Sunscreen: Natural is Nicer!

Since they feel relatively lightweight on skin and don’t leave a greasy white residue behind, chemical sunscreen formulations dominate the U.S. market. But the truth is that they are likely not doi...