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5 Amazing Benefits of Pumpkin Based Skin Care
Fall and winter bring about an array of pumpkin based items. We see it marketed frequently in products from lattes to pies, but it has become a main highlight in skin care as well. These fibrous vegetables are highly concentrated with enzymes, beta Carotene, and other vitamins and minerals all of which can provide amazing benefits. What Does Pumpkin Do For The Skin? 1.... -
Ingredients 101: The Power of Peptides!
A popular ingredient, especially in the anti-aging market, peptides have found a home in skincare products and are here to stay. If you are looking for a product that will help smooth out, relax and repair wrinkle formation plus improve skin tone and texture then look for ones with peptides in them. Research has shown that better results are achieved with products that contain... -
6 Benefits of Using a Vitamin C Serum
There has been a lot of hype in the media about Vitamin C serums, many think that's all it is, but studies have shown that topical Vitamin C does have beneficial effects on skin cells. So if you want to look younger (and who doesn't?) read on... Vitamin C Promotes Collagen Production... The antioxidant properties of Vitamin... -
Why Is Exfoliation Important?
You probably already know you should be exfoliating regularly to achieve and keep a healthy glow, but with so many options and logistics involved it can seem all too daunting. If your skin has been on the drier, dull and lackluster side lately, then it's definitely time to drop that Apricot scrub and check out our exfoliation run down to avoid making mistakes and get your... -
6 Beautifying Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid!
What is Hyaluronic Acid? Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a polysaccharide that occurs naturally in body tissues including the skin and joints providing hydration, stability and lubrication. It is also known as Hyaluronan and Hyaluronate and the commonly used salt form listed as Sodium Hyaluronate or Sodium Hyaluronic acid. Along with Collagen and Elastin, our bodies' natural levels of Hyaluronic Acid decrease with age especially... -
Ingredients 101: Herbal Extracts in Skin Care and Cosmetics
Utilizing herbal preparations in products is nothing new. The majority of ancient cultures added herbs to beauty and health care products for a variety of reasons. In the past, most used herbs like Rose or Jasmine to add color or scent to products. Nowadays herbal extracts are incorporated for these reasons but also for therapeutic benefits, texture effects, and even to act as preservatives against...