The Best way to Hydrate Skin
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The Best way to Hydrate Skin

To Protect and Nourish the Skin for Renewal and Growth  Dry skin. Uneven skin tone. Breakouts. Fine Lines and Wrinkles. They are all symptoms of compromised barrier function of the skin.   Hydrating the skin may help address the symptoms, but is that enough? What’s the best way to keep the skin at its best?  Cleansing…

Botanical Extracts for Skin Healing and Renewal after Deep Exfoliation using Retinol or Glycolic Acid 
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Botanical Extracts for Skin Healing and Renewal after Deep Exfoliation using Retinol or Glycolic Acid 

In addition to daily gentle exfoliation, accelerated or deep exfoliation treatment is an effective way to remove dead skin cells and reveal smoother, brighter-looking skin. However, it’s important to protect the skin after deep exfoliation to avoid irritation and damage, especially when recovering from the use of retinol (which can be more harsh and irritating than…

Skin Care Benefits of Vitamin K and Treating The Dark Circles Under Your Eyes
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Skin Care Benefits of Vitamin K and Treating The Dark Circles Under Your Eyes

Can topical application of Vitamin K on your skin help make the dark circles under your eyes disappear?   The short answer is yes, Vitamin K is an amazing way to prevent and make dark circles under your eyes disappear. Vitamin K is known for the following skin care benefits:   All of which are anti-aging, promoting a smooth…

Does Slugging with Petroleum based products really make sense? 
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Does Slugging with Petroleum based products really make sense? 

If there is a temporary need to seal your skin completely against moisture loss, then ‘slugging’ may make sense. Slugging typically uses petroleum (yes, extracted and refined from the same ingredient used to make gasoline) to make petroleum jelly or petrolatum.  But does slugging with petroleum based products really make sense? And can slugging be done without the…

Aloe Vera – The Most Powerful Skin Care Ingredient on Earth
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Aloe Vera – The Most Powerful Skin Care Ingredient on Earth

Proven skin care benefits over thousands of years What single plant with centuries of proven skin care effectiveness has multiple natural vitamins and 20 of the 22 amino acids required by humans?  And, not to mention, enzymes, minerals, fatty acids and other natural ingredients beneficial to the skin? It’s the Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) plant –…

Enlightened Awareness: Biogime Products Imitating Metrin Skincare
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Enlightened Awareness: Biogime Products Imitating Metrin Skincare

Buyer Beware: Fake Biogime Products. In our long 90+ year history, many imitators have come and gone. Unfortunately, there have been customers who were lead to imitations or were lead to believe that the imitation was the new Metrin Skincare System. We often encounter such customers as they find us anew. The original Metrin Skincare…

Everything You Need to Know About Rosacea
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Everything You Need to Know About Rosacea

In this blog post you will find everything you need to know about Rosacea. Rosacea is a long-term, chronic skin condition that mainly affects the face in adult men and women age 30 to 50. Rosacea is a chronic condition that does not go away but can be controlled and managed medically. It affects more women…

Skincare Basics: Double Cleanse, Nourish, & Protect
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Skincare Basics: Double Cleanse, Nourish, & Protect

Just as our bodies require sleep, exercise and nutrition in balanced and harmonious proportions, the largest organ of our bodies, the skin, requires a perfect trifecta. With so many skincare products on the market, choosing a new program can be a challenge. Not only are there so many options, but available products are regularly changed,…

What Causes Healthy, Glowing Skin?
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What Causes Healthy, Glowing Skin?

People sometimes say beauty comes from within, and in a way, it does. Those who are considered beautiful are often described as having a radiant or glowing appearance. We often focus on certain superficial qualities such as symmetrical features, smooth skin, and nice hair. These desirable things can often come from within. After all, pregnant…