What Causes Dry Skin and How to Treat It
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What Causes Dry Skin and How to Treat It

Dry skin is not only an unwanted cosmetic concern, but it can also accompanied by some uncomfortable physical symptoms. When skin lacks its necessary natural oils, it may become tight, itchy, flaky, dull in appearance, and predisposed to wrinkles and fine lines. These symptoms occur when there’s not enough natural oils or when the skin’s barrier function…

Skin Care Differences Between Men and Women
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Skin Care Differences Between Men and Women

For many men, skin care is an after thought at best, and it usually comes down to using whatever facial moisturizer their partner or housemate has on hand when they are experiencing dryness or discomfort. While this may be an okay short-term solution, the skin differences between men and women mean that men’s skin care…

YWiB Beyond Conference 2017: Lead From Within
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YWiB Beyond Conference 2017: Lead From Within

Over the weekend in our hometown of Vancouver, METRIN Skincare was proud to help sponsor Young Women in Business (YWiB)‘s annual Beyond Conference at the Pinnacle Harbour Hotel in Downtown Vancouver. Beyond focuses on learning through interactive and tangible experiences based on insightful keynote speeches and leadership skills from a host of industry professionals. YWiB…

Tanning, Sun Exposure, and Celebrity Skin Care Regrets
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Tanning, Sun Exposure, and Celebrity Skin Care Regrets

The fallacy of youth is believing you’re going to be young and healthy forever. Self-care, being healthier every day, and things like daily skin care become more and more important as one gets older, more aware of mortality, and generally wiser. However, starting younger and sooner when it comes taking care of yourself and curbing…

How Menopause Changes the Skin
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How Menopause Changes the Skin

Menopause is a natural but complex process women experience sometime in their lives. It affects the whole body, both internally and externally, and can have a big impact on the skin. Learn how menopause changes the skin in this blog post. Hormonal changes that happen before during and after menopause change the skin’s physiology in…

What You Should Know About Milia (or Milium Cysts)
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What You Should Know About Milia (or Milium Cysts)

Sometimes incorrectly referred to as “baby acne”, milia or milium (singular) are small, white bumps/cysts grouped together usually appearing on the nose, cheeks, chin, and most prevalent in newborn babies. Milia usually develops when skin flakes or keratain become trapped under the surface of the skin. Keratin is a strong protein that is typically found in skin…

What Causes Oily, Greasy Skin
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What Causes Oily, Greasy Skin

We like to emphasize how important your daily habits are and how they can impact your skin’s overall health. Many people suffer from oily or greasy skin for various reasons. Oily skin is caused by excess production of the skin’s natural oils known as sebum. These occurrences of excess oil are often genetic traits but can…