Here at Hawaii Blue, of course we love our tropical fruits. And, while it is not originally native to Hawaii, the papaya is one of our favorites. Why? Because it’s chock full of anti-aging nutrients that promote and maintain younger looking skin. It’s the reason papaya extract is found in so many skincare products! Let’s […]
If you’re looking to take years off of your face, you may face a common culprit: deep nasolabial folds. Nasolabial folds, also called smile or laugh lines, are the creases on your face that extend from both sides of your nose down to the corners of your mouth. Nasolabial folds deepen with age, due to […]
What is EGCG? Is it the same as green tea extract? Is it good for antiaging? Are there downsides to EGCG supplementation? You may have these questions and more. Let’s take a closer look at EGCG so you can determine if you should integrate it into your anti-aging routine. What is EGCG? EGCG stands for […]
We know vitamins are good for us, evidenced by that multivitamin some of us take every day! But how much do vitamins impact our skin? Do vitamins help give us younger-looking skin? Let’s take a look at vitamin E. Vitamin E is a vital nutrient, and using vitamin E for skincare may be one of […]
Help us welcome the newest member of the Hawaii Blue family, Blue the golden retriever! He is going to be in clinic starting the end of February. Blue is being trained to be a Botox Support Dog. What is that you ask? He will be here to help people that are nervous about treatment. Additionally, he will […]
When it comes to anti-aging skincare, you can’t go far without hearing about Vitamin A. Vitamin A is the first vitamin approved by the FDA as an anti-wrinkle agent. It is a powerhouse for preventing and reversing premature signs of aging. That makes vitamin A for anti-aging a no-brainer. There is a lot to know about […]
Wrinkles and sagging skin aren’t the only indicators of aging. As we get older, our faces tend to square off, becoming wider at the jawline. Gone are the heart-shaped faces of our youth — or are they? Enter botox. Jawline botox, to be precise. One of the off-label — but commonly performed — uses of […]
Over the past 18 months, as virtual meetings became commonplace and more people have had the opportunity to constantly stare at themselves on camera, the phenomenon known as the “Zoom effect” has had many turning to Botox for the first time. If you’re among those who are new to skin injectables, your head may be […]
Younger looking lips? Yes, please! Who doesn’t want that perfect pout? We associate full, plump lips with youthfulness because as we age, lips tend to lose that fullness and definition. In addition to flatter, thinner lips, aging creates lines around the mouth and causes the corners of our mouths to turn down slightly. Did you […]
As we move into the warmer months, we must remember our love/hate relationship with the sun. Sun-kissed skin looks healthy but it leads to sun damage, wrinkles, brown spots, and red splotches. Did you know sun damage is the number one cause of premature wrinkles? We must protect ourselves for a long-term investment — the appearance of […]