Leave the redness to Rudolph: avoid these foods that cause acne What would the holidays be without friends, family, presents, and an excessive amount of egg nog? There’s no shame in indulging in holiday sweets. But, for the sake of healthy skin, it’s important to remember moderation! Diet and acne are closely related- all that sugar and…
Glycation: how sugar affects your skin …and aging While it’s a somewhat complicated process, glycation’s pretty simple to explain. It’s a sugar molecule bonding with a protein molecule, impairing the latter’s function and structure. Glycation can happen inside or outside the body (called endogenous and exogenous, respectively) but you end up with similar effects either…
Alright, what is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and many other derivatives of these grains. There are a few possible explanations for why this naturally occurring dietary protein has become toxic for so many people. One leading example is the selection of wheat varieties with higher gluten content has been a…
How to Even Out Skin Tone and Texture Surface results need deep treatment Uneven skin tone means out-of-balance systems – your body’s telling you it’s getting too much of one thing or not enough of another. The actual issues can vary widely, from sun exposure or dehydration to nutrient deficiencies or poor exfoliation… but:…
Answering “Is Sugar Good For Your Skin”, is messy – at best. And I apologize for it. You see, in order for me to help you understand how sugar affects your skin care, I need to first give you a crash-course, so to speak. I plan to cover glycation and collagen production in the coming…
You don’t have “problem skin”. Please don’t let skin care companies (even honest ones like us) make you feel like you do. We’ve all been disappointed when the latest, greatest, and usually most expensive skin care cream doesn’t deliver on its phenomenal promises. And you may have heard about “angel dusting”, the practice of…
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