Salicylic acid is one of the very first skin care ingredients I remember paying attention to as a teenager. I would make sure to look for it in my acne skin care products. At the time, all I knew was that it was pretty good at soaking up oil. It wasn’t until I was older [...]
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Skin Care Featured Brand: Dermalogica
With all the skin care brands on the market today, it’s hard to know what works and what’s just hype. That’s why we love Dermalogica. They’re not about flattery, they’re about results. For 25 years they’ve been creating quality products at reasonable prices. Dermalogica grew out of skin care expert Jane Wurwand’s desire for products [...]
Beauty Tips: Do it Yourself!
I love my beauty products. When one of my skin care products is running low, I try to get a replacement as soon as possible. Sadly, I don’t always have the time or budget to purchase a new product every time I run out! To remedy these situations, I spend a few minutes moping around, and then turn to the good old world wide web to find a do-it-yourself beauty recipe. Here are a few of my favorites!
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: Friend or Foe?
Sodium lauryl sulfate (or SLS) is one of the most challenged ingredients in skin care products. Used in shampoo, soap, detergent, bubble bath and even toothpaste, it is able to thoroughly cleanse while providing a rich lather. However, it is also commonly used as a skin irritant in clinical testing. This begs the question – what is sodium lauryl sulfate, and is it safe to use?
Mattifying Madness
Annoyed with excessively oily skin? Whether you normally have oily skin, tend to get more oily in the summer or simply like that matte finish you’ll be set for such with this collection of mattifying products! Want to look shine-free plus have sun protection? Why not apply DDF Matte Finish Photo-Age Protection SPF 30 and [...]






































