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Using the right skincare products for your skin type
Let’s face it, while we all want picture perfect model skin, everyone has a different skin type. Do you know your skin type? You may be dry, oily or a combination of the two. You may also have sensitive skin. Understanding your skin type is particularly important when choosing skin care products.
Ugh! Blackheads…
What causes blackheads?
Blackheads form when a clog or plug develops in the opening of hair follicles in your skin. Each follicle contains one hair and a sebaceous gland that produces oil. This oil, called sebum, helps keep your skin soft. Dead skin cells and oils collect in the opening to the skin follicle, producing a bump called a comedo. If the skin over the bump stays closed, the bump is called a whitehead. When the skin over the bump opens, exposure to the air causes it to look black and a blackhead forms.
What is Collagen??
Collagen is a fiber in the connective tissue throughout your body, most noticeably in the face. As we age, our bodies naturally stop producing collagen and unfortunately our existing collagen begins to break down. This leads to facial sagging and wrinkles.
By the age of 25 we start to lose 1% of our collagen per year, by our mid 30’s, its 2% per year, and in our 40’s and 50’s it’s up to 4% per year! Let’s Face It! We ALL want supple, youthful, glowing skin, right? So how do we tend to this breakdown of collagen and keep our skin looking young and healthy for as long as we can?
Did you know that extractions can actually help shrink your pores?
We all know that extractions aren’t exactly everyone’s favorite part of a facial, but the benefits will keep you from turning them down. While they may be slightly painful, this procedure is well worth it for your skin’s health. Here are some reasons to make you reconsider not skipping your monthly facial.
How do I exfoliate? Let me count the ways…
Exfoliation is the removal of dead skin cells and build up (gross) from the surface of the epidermis. Regular exfoliation is important to keeping our skin looking and feeling it’s best.
Our skin is continually producing new cells that rise to the surface and die off. These cells gradually shed making way for the newer cells.