Looking for the perfect primer? Look no further! New from Murad, Hybrid Skin Perfecting Primer is the perfect fix for a flawless shine free complexion. This 2-in-1 problem solver imparts a shine free finish and creates a smooth resilient canvas while evening skin tone and texture.
Adaptive shade technology creates a perfect skin tone match. A subtle tint evens out tone to disguises flaws. While, light enhancing minerals create a radiant glow. Pore Factor-5, an exclusive complex, minimizes the appearance of pores and balances oil production.
With a multitude of benefits Murad Hybrid Skin Perfecting Primer is perfect for a gal on the go! You can wear it alone as a lightweight foundation without looking heavy or made up. Or if you have plans for a night out, wear as a primer under your favorite foundation for a flawless complexion. It’s a must have for your makeup bag!
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Before beginning any skincare consultation you are asked, what skin type do you have? Although it may sound like a simple question many of us may not know or have not evaluated our skin in quite some time. It’s important to remember that our skin changes over the years and even in different seasons.
This simple skin type test will help to determine your skin type so that you can best address your individual skin care needs:
First wash your face with a cleanser made for normal skin, rinse well with lukewarm water and pat dry with a towel.
After allowing your skin to rest for about an hour, it’s time to evaluate your skin. How does it feel?
-If it’s tight, flaky, or ashy your skin type is dry.
-If you’re slightly oily across the forehead, down the nose and on the chin (T-zone areas) then you are normal to combination.
-If you are shiny all over and need a tissue to blot excess oil, then you are oily.
Remember it’s important to reevaluate a few times a year, as our skin changes seasonally and as hormones fluctuate.
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For skin types that usually deal with clogged pores, excessive oils, rough or uneven skin texture and tone, there is a product that may become a your saving grace.
From a brand which needs no introduction, SkinCeuticals has re-vamped a few classic products that have come back with a powerful impact. SkinCeuticals BioMedic LHA Serum, formulated with glycolic, salicylic, & LHA complex is the newest in latest&greatest technology.
Glycolic acid can accelerate your natural cell renewal process to assist with improvement of skin tone & texture. Salicylic acid can help to unclog pores, remove dirt, oil or other debris that can lead to breakouts. LHA can provide a more precise exfoliation.
Temperatures are beginning to rise and the need for a lighter oil free moisturizer is here. Using the same moisturizers in the summer that you do in the winter may result in having a shiny, heavy-feeling complexion.
Here are some suggestions on some of our top rated brands of lightweight moisturizers:
As always don’t forget to top off your moisturizer with SPF to protect your skin from those harmful little UVA/UVB rays that can damage your skin!
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If you’re on the market for a new sunscreen product for this year’s sizzling summer do we have good news for you! La Roche Posay, an innovative skin care company and progressive sunscreen pioneer launched their newest and best. La Roche Posay Anthelios Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50 is a sheer and lightweight all-mineral sunscreen that provides broad spectrum sun protection. The formula is an elegant fluid that soaks right in without leaving a residue or a white caste on the skin. Micronized Titanium Dioxide offers long-lasting broad spectrum protection with advanced efficacy against UVA and UVB rays, while Cell-Ox Shield, a powerful patent-pending antioxidant complex featuring Senna Alata, protects the skin cells against damage.
The benefits are outstanding, and because this formula contains a natural mineral sunscreen there is no waiting time; once the fluid is applied it’s effective immediately. As minerals naturally adhere to the skin the sheer fluid formula is remarkably water resistant, too! It’s also great for sensitive skin, and acne prone skin as is non-comedogenic.
Do you have a favorite sunscreen product? Share with us in the comments below!
Peppermint has been widely used in Eastern and Western medicine to alleviate a variety of different ailments. Peppermint helps to ease pain and also kill bacteria. Its antimicrobial properties make it a key ingredient in products for oily or acne prone skin types. Here are a few peppermint wonders that we can’t live without:
Sundari Essential Oil for Oily Skin has a lightweight blend of essential oils that replenishes oily skin without clogging pores. Stimulating peppermint oil cools the skin while rosemary oil works as an astringent to firm and tone. Loaded with vitamins A and E this blend helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The product also helps to regulate oil production within the skin. Peppermint also increases circulation, which purges pores of toxins and debris. With regular use the skin will appear balanced, nourished, and calm.
Cellex-C Betaplex Clear Complexion Masque contains an aromatic blend of essential oils such as peppermint, menthol, rosemary, and Echinacea. Blemish prone skin is soothed and bacteria is kept at bay with a blend of antiseptic peppermint, rosemary and Echinacea. Alpha beta hydroxyl acid (3%) is included to help to slough off dead skin surface cells revealing a radiant smooth complexion.
Decleor Cleansing Gel leaves oily skin squeaky clean and refreshed. Peppermint purifies and rebalances skin without stripping the skin or disrupting its natural pH balance. With continued use blemishes occur less frequently, pores are tightened and shine is reduced.
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What is your Skin like: Like millions of people I would say I have a combination skin. My t-zone is oily (especially in the warmer months), and the rest of my skin is normal. I do have to watch what I use on my face because I do break out easily.
Skin concerns: I try my best to keep my skin clear and use preventative products. My forehead can get very oily and I get the occasional break out.
Morning:
Cleanser: Kinerase Gentle Daily Cleanser- This is my all time favorite cleanser. I love how gentle this product is, yet it is excellent for removing make-up. It is even good for removing my stubborn mascara.
Treatment: SkinMedica C + E Complex- helps me get my antioxidant defense without leaving a heavy feel on my skin like some other products can.
Hydrator: Dr. Brandt Pores No More Anti-Aging Mattifying Lotion- Fast absorbing, mattifying, helps minimize my pores, oil free, and anti-aging in one! I absolutely love this moisturizer and apparently my boyfriend does too because out of the tons and tons of products I have, this one always seems to come up missing and I always know who to go to when I need to find it!
Eye Cream: Caudalie Vinexpert Anti-Aging Serum & Lips- a hydrating serum that leaves my eye area tight, bright & smooth looking. This is your all in one eye product. Targets lines, wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles.
SPF: La Roche Posay Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid- If there is one thing I can not stand is a heavy sunscreen that leaves you with a white face. Since I love being outdoors, this sunscreen has become my best friend.
Night:
My night regimen is the same as my morning regimen with a few exceptions: I swap out my antioxidant for a retinol treatmnet, and my moisturizer & SPF for an anti-aging, nourishing lotion that repairs sun damage!
Treatment: SkinMedica Retinol Complex- very effective, yet non irritating. I love the consistency of this product and it has definitely cleared up my skin and evened out my tone.
Hydrator: Kinerase Lotion- it’s a light moisturizer but is very hydrating. This moisturizer does not clog my pores and absorbs well. Not to mention it is anti aging, helps even out skin tone, and works very well for those with sun damaged or sensitive skin.
What’s your regimen like? As comprehensive as mine? Tell us! We’d love to know!
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Imagine a skin care line that embodies a mind-body-soul philosophy to bring harmony to your skin. Ayurveda has been around for many centuries and it’s said that Indian sages lived to be over 100 years old through Ayurvedic practices. Ayurveda is a way of life –involving mind body harmony that is conducive to health, happiness and longevity. It’s said that external stimuli enhance the nervous system, and practices such as bath, massage, and meditation bring positive impact from the outside inward. Sundari (which means beautiful woman in Sanskrit) is a product line that combines holistic ayurvedic principles based on an ancient eastern philosophy with the finest quality ingredients from nature, delivering a healthy approach to wellness that result in outer radiance and inner serenity. Sundari products are formulated with organic ingredients and made with therapeutic-grade essential oils to address a wide array of needs ranging from oily skin and acne, to dry skin and aging. Ingredients such as neem, gotu kola, amla, and aloe vera gel are synthesized in potent formulas to provide firming, healing, nurturing, and supplifying results.
Here are some of our top-selling Sundari items:
The Sundari Gotu Kola and Boswellia Firming Eye Serum: An eye contour treatment designed to help prevent puffiness and reduce visible bags under the eyes, tighten the skin, and increase elasticity to the eye region. Calendula extract soothes sensitive skin around eyes.
Sundari Neem Night Cream: A powerful anti-aging cream that contains Neem Extract, combined with Jojoba Oil, Geranium Oil and Shea Butter serves to soften the skin bringing about a new, radiant appearance.
Sundari Gentle Gel Cleanser: A soothing gel cleanser that contains healing aloe and calming chamomile extract to soothe and refresh the skin.
What is your favorite Sundari product? How do you practice your own personal Ayurveda? Is it massage, meditation, yoga, or simply quiet “me” time? Share with us on our Facebook page, and stay tuned for an exciting GIVEAWAY featuring Sundari products!
We start our days and end our days with a refreshing cleanse. While there a million cleansers specific to different skin types, there are a few products which are star cleansers that are suitable for almost everyone. These are cleansers that no matter what your skin needs, can work efficiently and gently.
Here are some of the top contenders for this important daily step:
• Caudalie Cleansing Water – This cleanser removes dirt and makeup without needing to be rinsed off. It encapsulates dirt particles and sweeps them away. Great on the go, or for those with water sensitivities.
• Purlisse Pur Delicate Gentle Soy Milk Cleanser – This gentle and non- irritating cleanser is made from a blend of soy milk, soy proteins, whole oat, and white tea. It’s a non-foaming cleanser which helps to balance the skin while removing make-up.
• iS Clinical Cleansing Complex – This cleanser helps to remove dead skin cells, refines the pores, helps to balance the skin, and can even be used for shaving. The ultimate multi-tasker!
• Clarisonic Gentle Hydro Cleanser – This cleanser just so happens to be created by the makers of the fabulous Clarisonic device. It is a non-foaming cleanser that contains aloe, cucumber, green tea, and vitamin E to help soothe the skin while providing antioxidant protection against future damage. It’s great for use along with your Clarisonic system or it can be used alone!
Do you have a favorite multi-tasking cleanser? We’d love to know!
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Teenagers are not the only ones that have oily skin. As we age, hormonal levels fluctuate which causes changes in our skin. Some women experience more oil production later in life as hormones change entering perimenopause and menopause. With onset of hot flashes, an oily complexion is only accentuated. Although hormonal transitions are unavoidable, here are a few of our highest rated mattifying moisturizers that will help combat unwanted shine.
Dr. Brandt Pores No More Anti-Aging Mattifying Lotion is a top seller addressing anti-aging concerns while taming excess oil. The lotion is infused with retinol and apple stem cells to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Pore size and shine are also greatly reduced.
L’Occitane Red Rice Ultra Matte Face Fluid rebalances oil production with red rice vinegar, zinc, red rice powder. Excess shine is reduced immediately and oil production lessens with continued use.
Another great option is Vichy Normaderm Pro Mat which instantly mattifies the skin while providing UV protection and acts as a great make up base.
Looking for the perfect primer? Look no further! New from Murad, Hybrid Skin Perfecting Primer is the perfect fix for a flawless shine free complexion. This 2-in-1 problem solver imparts a shine free finish and creates a smooth resilient canvas while evening skin tone and texture.
Imagine a skin care line that embodies a mind-body-soul philosophy to bring harmony to your skin. Ayurveda has been around for many centuries and it’s said that Indian sages lived to be over 100 years old through Ayurvedic practices. Ayurveda is a way of life –involving mind body harmony that is conducive to health, happiness and longevity. It’s said that external stimuli enhance the nervous system, and practices such as bath, massage, and meditation bring positive impact from the outside inward. 
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