by Elizabeth Jennings | Jun 1, 2017 | Beauty, beauty updates, blog
Peptides are short chains of amino acids (or protein fragments) that act in a similar way to a key and lock. They are keys that carry a specific message—to produce collagen, reduce pigmentation or renew cells—and they unlock receptor’s pathways to that activity in the...
by Elizabeth Jennings | May 26, 2017 | Beauty, beauty updates, blog
It’s about time that you know something about pH levels and how it can affect your skin. pH is the power of hydrogen, a measurement of hydrogen ion concentration in your body. Depending on the pH level it can go from 1 (acidic) to 14 (alkaline). 7 is considered...
by Elizabeth Jennings | Apr 28, 2017 | Beauty, beauty updates, blog
When it comes to skin care, facial cleansers, scrubs, serums, and moisturizers are the go-to products of most people. Consumers nowadays realize that facial oils do not mean making their face an alternative for a frying pan. They now see how it is a key to healthy...
by Elizabeth Jennings | Apr 20, 2017 | Beauty, beauty updates, Skincare & Aging
Charcoal is more than just for grilling those mouth watering barbecues and other savory meat dishes. Activated charcoal could be your most important beauty product. When you say activated, this is heated to a certain degree or level then it becomes powder. Its uses...
by Elizabeth Jennings | Nov 30, 2016 | beauty updates, blog, Holiday, skin to perfection
Winter season can bring out the worst in our skin. The weather can result to dry and dull skin. Good thing though, winter is the perfect time for you to get non-invasive treatments like facial peels as the weather means faster and better healing time for you. Here are...
by Elizabeth Jennings | Apr 20, 2016 | Beauty, beauty updates, blog, skin to perfection, Skincare & Aging
Ok, as an Esthetician, when I heard about facial oils, I balked at this concept. More importantly, as someone with oily/combination skin, the idea made me a bit upset. As a child, I swore by Sea Breeze, and soaked up my cotton balls in the blue (or green) liquid and...