A facial is a noninvasive skin treatment that includes cleansing, moisturizing, exfoliating and other elements that are customized to your specific skin type and needs. Benefits of getting facials Even people who have clear skin can benefit from facials — especially because clear skin doesn’t always equate to healthy skin. Facials can help hydrate, plump and protect your skin for the long haul.This helps to: -Shrink the size of your pores.-Lessen your skin’s oil production.-Reduce hyperpigmentation (dark spots).-Help balance your skin’s pH. HydraFacial The HydraFacial® uses a chemical peel to exfoliate the skin and is geared toward overall skin health and rejuvenation. Chemical peel Chemical peels use a chemical solution to remove layers of skin and encourage cell renewal. Some of the facial acids most often used in chemical peels are:Glycolic acid, a deep-penetrating alpha-hydroxy acid that helps exfoliate and boost collagen production.-Lactic acid, which helps smooth out skin texture and is a good choice for sensitive skin.-Salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid that unclogs pores by removing dead skin. Continue Reading

There are many injectables in the market such as botox and fillers. However, have you heard of the trending injectable, Profhilo? Think of it as a super moisturizer for skin. Rather than changing the shape of your face (fillers) or relaxing your muscles (botox), Profhilo delivers deep hydration into your skin to help plump, moisturize and give all round glow. How does Profhilo work? By injecting the hyaluronic acid formula into your skin, it helps the skin to hold on to water, effectively moisturizing the skin from within. It also stimulates collagens and elastin to create a smoother, hydrating skin appearance. How does Profhilo compare to other injectables? Profhilo may fall in the injectable category but, just as fillers and botox are made up of different ingredients and serve different functions, Profhilo is a completely different treatment and it is not comparable to dermal fillers or wrinkle-relaxing botox, which add volume/contour to the face. Where botox and fillers are aimed at changing the way your face moves or its shape, Continue Reading

Hydration and moisture are two distinct skin care needs. Many products marketed as “moisturizers” have both moisturizing and hydrating propertiesPeople may not know if they need more hydration or moisture in their skin care routine, but this is not always necessary when choosing productss A simple way to differentiate these terms is to remember that hydration refers to water while moisture refers to oil. Hydration Humectants are ingredients that increase the skin’s hydration by attracting water from the environment to the skin. They also draw water from deeper layers of the skin, called the dermis, and bring it to the outermost layer of the skin, called the epidermis.Examples of hydrating ingredients -honey-gelatin-urea-sorbitol-panthenol-glycerin-hyaluronic acid-alpha hydroxy acids Moisturise -Occlusives: These are oils and lipids that form a layer on the skin to prevent water loss. Examples include petrolatum, beeswax, mineral oil, and lanolin. -Emollients: These strengthen the skin barrier function and promote an improvement in the skin appearance and texture. Examples include fatty acids and fatty alcohols.-Protein rejuvenators: These are proteins that Continue Reading

Lactic acid is a type of AHA present in many exfoliating skin care products. It removes the top layer of the dead skin cells and can help improve skin texture, reduce dark spots, smooth fine lines, and cleanse pores. Like glycolic and mandelic acids, lactic acid belongs to the alpha hydroxy acid(AHA) family. AHAs are water-soluble organic compounds that, in cosmetic formulations, offer unparalleled benefits for the skin. Lactic acid presents an additional advantage that other AHAs don’t have. Besides its ability to significantly improve the skin’s appearance, it helps keep it naturally hydrated. Additional benefits of lactic acid Much like its more aggressive counterparts, lactic acid has many known perks. It increases cell turnover and helps eliminate accumulated dead skin cells on the epidermis which is the top layer of the skin.When using lactic acid in 12% concentrations, the skin gets firmer and thicker. As a result, there is an overall smoother appearance and fewer fine lines and deep wrinkles. Can I incorporate lactic acid into my regime even Continue Reading

It has always been a hot topic around the beauty word if facial toners are skippable and if it is really required to be included in the skin care routine. What is the purpose of the toner? Toners are water-based product to remove whatever that is left of makeup, grime and dirt after cleansing and helps to balance the pH levels of the skin. The toner is also usually applied before serums and moisturizers to prepthe skin beforehand. What ingredients should you look for in a toner? For dry to normal skin: Look out for hyaluronic acid listed in the toner’s ingredient list as it will hold the water which keeps your skin moisturized throughout the day. For sensitive skin: Choose a hydrating t oner that contains moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid. Skin-soothing ingredients such as chamomile and rose water is also great to prevent irritation. For oily or acne-prone skin Look out for salicylic acid, lactic acid and glycolic acid. These ingredients helps to exfoliate the skin Continue Reading