by Administrator | Aug 4, 2011 | skin care
‘Organic’ doesn’t quite mean the same thing whether you’re in the food or in the cosmetic industry. To consumers it can mean ‘natural’, ‘green’, ‘chemical free’, or ‘found at Whole Foods’. But according to this article, the US organics market is completely...
by Administrator | Jul 31, 2011 | Nutrition & Health
We all assume our house is safe, but it is built with and we bring thousands of dangerous chemicals into our house, then close the windows locking them in. The air in your house is actually more hazardous than the outside air. There is a great book coming out in a...
by Administrator | Jul 28, 2011 | laser hair removal
While there are many types of laser technology used for laser hair removal today, many of us don’t know the differences between them. What’s more, it’s hard to distinguish between lasers that are used for skin rejuvenation treatments, and those meant...
by Administrator | Jul 25, 2011 | laser hair removal
Any laser procedure can cause scarring, and this is included as a risk on most consent forms you will sign prior to laser treatment. However, the risk of scarring from laser hair removal is rather small and is a function of many things including: The experience,...
by Administrator | Jul 24, 2011 | Nutrition & Health, skin care
Contrary to what the tanning industry might have people believe, the way to the mostattractive glow is not via carcinogenic and skin-damaging sun exposure but by consuming fruit and vegetables that are high in carotenoids. Carotenoids, which include alpha and...
by Administrator | Jul 14, 2011 | laser hair removal
If you’ve followed this blog then you know laser hair removal and sun don’t mix. If you love the outdoors and are a sun worshiper, then fall and winter are the best times to start your hair removal. Electrolysis on the other hand isn’t sun sensative,...
by Administrator | Jul 7, 2011 | laser hair removal
We answer this question several times a week. Many people think that after one laser hair removal treatment that all the hair will be gone forever. Unfortunately this isn’t the case. First a bit of hair biology 101 – every hair on your body goes through...
by Administrator | Jul 6, 2011 | skin care
You don’t have to be a doctor to know that cheeseburgers and channel surfing can contribute to weight gain. But according to new research, your beauty products (like shampoo) could be contributing as well. The research out of Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York,...
by Administrator | Jun 21, 2011 | skin care
A study in the “The Journal of Investigative Dermatology” found that topical applications of moisturizers such as Dermabase, Dermovan, Eucerin Original Moisturizing Cream, Vanicream, or other lotions containing Mineral Oil could increase skin cancer risk....
by Administrator | Jun 18, 2011 | laser hair removal
Summer is finally here, so we’re all heading outside to the lakes, rivers, hiking in the mountains, or off to a tropical beach for vacation. But remember that sun tanning and laser hair removal don’t mix. You shouldn’t tan (even tanning booth) for...
