Powerhouse ingredients like Glycolic Acid are a great addition to your skin care regimen. Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy-acid (AHA) derived from sugarcane and is part of a group of acids that are extracted from natural sources. Glycolic acid is one of the most popular AHA’s and is used as an exfoliant to remove the [...]
Introducing the latest exciting skincare ingredient from Institut’ DERMed Clinical Skincare – Oxygeskin®. Oxygeskin® is derived from Tropaeolum Majus Extract. The Tropaeolum Majus flower, more commonly known as the garden nasturtium, originated in the Andes and is widely grown as an annual plant, recognizable by its beautiful orange flowers. […]
UV light can damage our skin, creating hyperpigmentation, wrinkling, abnormal cell development, and lead to skin cancer. Just about everyone has at some point been caught unprepared in the sun. Many of us don’t begin to see the visible effects on our skin until one day we look in the mirror and suddenly see discoloration [...]
Moisturizing Strategies for Fall and Winter As we transition from Fall into Winter our skin can be difficult to deal with. Products that just yesterday were working great for your complexion just don't seem as effective today. Anyone with sensitive skin prone to irritation can find that their skin can erupt overnight. This is also [...]
Under normal conditions ideal hydration of the skin is maintained when the surface of the skin contains 20% water and the lower layers of the epidermis contain 70%. This ensures lubrication and protection of the natural moisture barrier of the skin. We call this the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF). The NMF is composed of water-soluble [...]
Whether it's because you want to try before you buy or buy before you fly product kits in smaller sizes are a trend that is here to stay. Women are more mobile than ever placing smaller travel-size items in high demand. Skin care products are becoming more conveniently sized because women want convenience when they [...]
