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 […]
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 […]
Winter weather will soon be here and with it comes a myriad of skin concerns. Dryness is a key factor with winter skin. With cooler temperatures, humidity drops. When the air outside is cold and dry, skin loses moisture much more quickly. Your skin can feel tight, dry, itchy, and flaky. Turning on the heat […]
Grapes. Berries. Pistachios. Cocoa. Plums. Peanuts. Japanese knotweed. And of course, red wine. These are all natural sources of resveratrol — a compound produced by plants in response to stress or harsh environments. If resveratrol helps protect plants, can it help protect our bodies, too? The miracle of resveratrol A few years ago, resveratrol really […]
Without collagen, we would fall apart. Quite literally. One of the main benefits of collagen is that it is the glue that holds us together! Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body — found in our bones, skin, and connective tissue. Collagen proteins act like the scaffolding of a building. They provide structure […]
If your skin is dry and beginning to look dull, consistent dehydration may be the culprit! Research is beginning to prove that dehydration can have a dramatic effect on your skin. You can use the best moisturizers on the planet but if you’re dehydrated their effects may be minimized. Lines and wrinkles are made more […]
It is said that Cleopatra herself used a gold mask every night to keep her skin youthful and glowing. Gold has been used extensively throughout history by Egyptians, Romans and Japanese. The benefits for your skin are miraculous! We use genuine 24K gold FDA approved for cosmetics in our Egyptian Gold Facial. Treat yourself to […]
Baby Botox? No, it’s not what you think! This is a new way of treating and preventing wrinkles using minimal amounts of Botox… We do not inject Botox in anyone under the age of 18. There are people who want the maximum amount of muscle paralysis from Botox. This includes myself! I like to have […]