What Is The Purpose Of Facial Cleansing?
When we talk about facial cleansing, there are several areas of our face that require special attention. These include cleaning your nose, washing under your eyes, picking up any dry or dead skin, and taking care of your mouth. Most people begin with removing make-up, but unfortunately this is the least important part of skincare….
Skincare Answers: Is Hydroquinone Safe to Use for Skin Whitening?
I’ve done countless reviews of skincare products that use hydroquinone as an active agent, but I don’t think it ever occurred to me to just write one comprehensive post about the chemical compound itself. At least once a week a message rolls in that essentially asks… Is Hydroquinone Safe to Use as a Skin Whitener? In general,…
How To Care For A Skin Graft
A skin graft is one of the most basic cosmetic surgeries, but also one of the trickiest due to all the different steps involved! Luckily, professional cosmetic surgeons have trained their skills on this procedure so you can rest assured that what they do is perfect. Fortunately, your doctor will likely use either your own…
How To Care For Skin After Liquid Nitrogen Treatment
When performing a chemical peel, there are two main components: the chemicals used and how you care for your skin after the treatment. Both of these are important parts of the process! After any type of chemical peel, it is essential that you use adequate sun protection products to prevent overcooked or burnt skin. This…
How To Care For Dry Skin On Your Face
As we grow older, our skin can begin to show signs of breaking down. This is called aging, and it happens due to several factors- genetic inheritance, sun exposure, persistent dryness, and constant stress (on your body) can all contribute. When young skin is exposed to frequent moisture, the chemicals in water help keep your…
How To Care For Oily Skin On Your Face
When your skin is dry, it is more likely to produce extra oils that help protect you from external factors like dirt and water. However, when your skin is oily, it does not need these protective oils! Oiling up of the skin can be due to many things—hormonal changes, diet, stress, genetics, and/or bacterial infections…