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What to Do When You Have Dry Skin & Acne
Acne is a broad term that can include anything from blackheads and whiteheads to painful, cystic pimples on your chin. Even though most...

Dawn Johansson
Jun 2, 20223 min read
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Loss of Pigmentation in Your Skin?
As we age we notice changes in our skin, like white spots suddenly appearing, which can be worrying. Loss of skin pigmentation has a...

Dawn Johansson
May 19, 20223 min read
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What is my skin type?
Knowing your skin type can be helpful when you’re searching for the right skincare products. Whether you have oily skin or experience...

Dawn Johansson
May 11, 20223 min read
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Telltale Signs You have Rosacea (and not Acne)
Rosacea tends to stay confined to the face, which is a key to telling if you have this particular skin condition. However, look for the...

Jennifer Kogan
May 5, 20222 min read
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Chemical Peel vs. Facial – which one is best for you skin?
Peels and facials can both work wonders for skin. They are basically treatments to either improve skin or keep it looking its best. Peels...

Dawn Johansson
Apr 21, 20223 min read
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What Causes Clogged Pores? And How to Shrink Them
Your pores are tiny openings in your skin that are a natural part of your body. Everyone has pores, and their job is to release natural...

Dawn Johansson
Apr 7, 20224 min read
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8 Ways to Use Glycolic Acid in Your Skin Care Regimen
Glycolic acid is not new to skincare – we see it in home-care products and in-salon chemical peels – but not everyone knows how effective...

Dawn Johansson
Mar 24, 20224 min read
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What is the Endocrine System?
Sister Lynette Lacock explains what the endocrine system is and how this systems fails when the pancreas malfunctions. What is the...

Dawn Johansson
Mar 10, 20224 min read
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Visible Signs of Stress on Your Skin
You know what it feels like when you’re stressed—but do you know what it looks like? Stress affects all of our body systems, our mind,...

Jennifer Kogan
Feb 24, 20222 min read
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5 Reasons to get a good nights’ sleep
Our bodies depend on a good night’s sleep for rest and recovery from the stressors of the day. The skin is the largest organ of the human...

Dawn Johansson
Feb 17, 20223 min read
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5 Myths about Sunscreens
You probably know the basics of sun protection, but even the most skin-savvy of us fall foul of common myths that can leave us exposed to...

Dawn Johansson
Feb 10, 20222 min read
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5 Reasons NOT to skip your moisturizer
Moisturizers play a big role in your skincare routine, and regardless of your skin-type, you will benefit from the many anti-aging...

Dawn Johansson
Feb 10, 20222 min read
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Having an oily skin, it’s not all bad
You may feel it’s a curse right now, but there are some great benefits to having an oily skin. Oily skin is usually thicker and smoother....

Dawn Johansson
Feb 3, 20222 min read
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Vitamin C Deserves a Starring Role in Every Skincare Regimen
When you hear about Vitamin C, you might think of a field of orange trees. But did you know Vitamin C is an excellent addition to every...

Dawn Johansson
Jan 27, 20224 min read
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5 KOREAN beauty secrets to think about…including face-slapping
Korean skincare has been getting so popular lately and we are not surprised. More and more people in our country are switching their...

Dawn Johansson
Jan 20, 20222 min read
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The Beginner’s Guide to Retinol
How much do we love retinol? Let us count the ways. Retinol is a superstar ingredient with multiple benefits. It can be used to help...

Dawn Johansson
Jan 13, 20223 min read
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How to Fight Back Against Environmental Threats
It’s no secret that our skin faces an onslaught of stressors — daily. From environmental, or extrinsic, factors like sun exposure to the...

Dawn Johansson
Jan 6, 20223 min read
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The Perfect 10 (Minute Skincare Routine)
We all want flawless skin. However, some of us believe we don’t have the time to dedicate to a proper skincare routine. Instead, we may...

Dawn Johansson
Dec 30, 20213 min read
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The Double Cleansing 1:1 Method
Double cleansing seems more than enough, doesn’t it? After all, you’re spending twice the time washing away the day’s grime than you’ve...

Dawn Johansson
Dec 23, 20212 min read
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7 Ways to Increase Skincare Penetration
Have you ever wondered how much of your serums and moisturizers are actually getting into your skin to effect visible change? You...

Dawn Johansson
Dec 9, 20215 min read
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