For as long as I can remember, I have been blaming hormones for almost all the bad things in my life. If I fought with my boyfriend, I would blame my hormones. If I felt bloated, I would blame my hormones. If I have been feeling crappy in general, I’ve thought “it must be my [...] Read More...
Does Shaving Cause Skin To Thicken?
Almost all the women I know will never miss their waxing appointments and why not? Getting a wax is almost like a religion for us. But one of the issues that I face with waxing is the waiting period and almost inevitably I have a big date or a beach trip in this time space. [...] Read More...
15 Minutes To Great Skin
Your ‘15 minutes to great skin’ beauty routine to feel pampered and get gorgeous- we understand women today are on the balancing act- manage careers, friends, work and social commitments , handle the men, take care of children; we might as well moonlight as jugglers... Read More...
Understanding CoQ10
As we age, the amount of CoQ10 in our bodies starts to decline. It has been regarded as one of the most accurate biomarkers of aging since its depletion correlates with the aging process. People over thirty have demonstrated levels of CoQ10 to be below normal levels resulting in a lesser ability to produce collagen, elastin and other skin molecules, opening up the passage for damage by free radicals to occur. Read More...
All About The Eyes
Have you realized that the skin of the eye contour is constantly moving, (blinking alone produces 10,000 movements per day!) making this area the most vulnerable part of your body’s entire skin surface. Read More...
5 Mineral Oil Myths Busted
Major concerns of mineral oil is; it is carcinogenic, it causes premature aging, it causes acne, it’s comedogenic. Is this true? I was on my next myth busting Hitchcock skin-quest! Read More...
Protection against Melanoma – the signs and symptoms to look out for
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer which affects the melanocytes (melanin producing cells) located in the lower zone of the epidermis. Once it manifests on the skin, it spreads quite fast from the skin to the internal organs. Though not common, it can be potentially serious. Most skin growths like moles, angiomas, skin tags and keratoses are benign tumors. But when such a benign tumor growth begins to spread to the surrounding tissue and destroys healthy cells, they become malignant or cancerous in nature. Read More...
Protecting Children from Skin Cancer
Studies also reveal that almost 80% of sun damage is done by the time a child reaches 18 years of age. Experts believe that skin cancer can be prevented by imbibing good sun protection habits, and the earlier they start the better. Read More...
Aromatherapy and Skincare
Molecules of essential oils pass through the skin's epidermis and are carried away by the capillary blood circulating in the dermis. They are then taken into the lymphatic and extracellular fluids at which point the therapeutic ingredients of the essential oils are broken down and used by various regions of the body. Essential Oils work as rubbish collectors, attaching themselves to toxins, free-radicals, cell debris, heavy metals, renegade cells, fungi, bacteria, viruses or other debris and taking them to the exits for disposal. Read More...
mySkin.com at New York’s 5th Annual Makeup Show
This event is considered the premier makeup event in the industry drawing international makeup artists, beauty makeup founders and aspiring artisans who all share their common goal of loving makeup and wanting to demonstrate that makeup is in fact an art form. The event encourages the connection between makeup, inspiration, education and community. Read More...