Category: Beauty

Found extensively throughout the body, growth factors are significant proteins that move between cells. Their role is to pass on critical messages pertaining to healing and survival. They exist within all types of cells and, in the skin, this includes those cells which make up the outermost epidermal layer and the deeper dermis. Basically, this…

Most of us have heard of the typical players in the skincare game: hyaluronic acid, retinols, rose hips—the list goes on. But sometimes we hear about ingredients that take us by surprise. You can pick almost any ingredient, and someone somewhere will have considered its potential for health or beauty. Everything from milk thistle to…

Listen up, ladies. If nipple hair is something you’ve worried about, don’t stress. Seeing dark, wiry hairs growing around the areolas can be surprising, but you’re not alone. You are part of the one third of women who are also struggling. Yep—roughly 30% of women have hairs on their areola. Because of the natural hair…

A staggering number of us have freer schedules these days (thanks, ‘Rona). And while that might entail some boredom, anxiety, and Netflix binge watching, it also means we have time to dedicate to self-care. If you’ve been curious about the right method of caring for your skin, read on! The skin is the largest organ…

Let’s talk about resveratrol. We’ve heard it’s good for us, that it may be the secret key to anti-aging. We’ve even heard that we can get it from red wine, which means it would be the right choice to crack open that expensive bottle of Pinot from Uncle Tim. But how much do we actually…

The wonders of a derma roller include the treatment of wrinkles, stretchmarks, and irritating scarring. It’s essentially a collagen induction session, or a mini Microneedling. It’s a beautiful non-invasive option for skin renewal. Curious what actually happens with your skin when you ‘roll’? Is it the right treatment for you? Read on for an accurate…

Dealing with a red face is, well, not exactly comfortable. Thankfully, most of us left the pizza face jokes in the high school hallway. But not everyone… Rosacea—the stubborn rashy redness found across the nose, cheeks, forehead or chin—is a skin condition that follows some people into adulthood. It can look like an innocent sunburn…

We’re all drinking the Kool-Aid—ahem—the celery juice. We spend hundreds of dollars on skin care and beauty treatments, we order smashed avocado on toast at brunch (hello omegas), and we apply our SFP religiously. It would seem like we’ve got these wrinkles under wraps. But do we? What about when the sun goes down and…

Investigating new strategies to look (and feel) our most physically attractive has become an everyday aspiration. For most woman, this means investing in makeup and cosmetic enhancements. Unfortunately, the waters of aesthetics can be murky with misinformation and too-convincing marketing. What’s effective or right for you can be hard to figure out. Pros and cons…

You hit the gym; you limit your sugar intake; you moderate your hipster weekend craft beer exploration. So why does stubborn body fat hang around despite your best efforts to diminish it? If you’ve done all that you can through lifestyle and diet choices, it may be time to let your muscles and effort-based mindset…