Here's a breakdown of what happens to your skin while you're busy living.

Our skin starts to age as soon as we are born, but we don't typically think of it as aging until it starts to show dullness, spots, fine lines, wrinkles and loose, crepey texture. What causes these visible signs of aging is rather complex and varies according to your genetics and your exposome (lifestyle + environment).

Learn how to limit chronic stress for the sake of your skin.

Stress doesn’t always cause acne, but research shows a significant link between the two.

Chronic, continual stress triggers activities in the body that can lead to breakouts or make existing breakouts worse.

Chronic, continual stress is a top trigger for the factors that contribute to acne development. Research has shown that acne is significantly associated with internal stress levels, and that chronic stress can make existing breakouts worse. How?

Still using the same acne products you relied on as a teen? They’re probably not working like they used to. That’s because your skin behaves differently when you’re an adult, so you need to treat it differently to get good results. Unlike teens, adults are typically also concerned about sensitivity, dehydration, and pigmentation issues, which are common among adults.

Our skin is a dynamic organ that changes not only with the seasons and environment but also exhibits fluctuations in physiology from day to night; we call these distinct shifts in biological activity, circadian rhythms. We know that our skin excretes less sebum, loses more water, is warmer, has a more acidic pH, and repairs itself more at night than during the day. Basically, while you are sleeping your skin gets a reprieve from the trauma of the day and the body’s repair processes get a chance to catch up.

Worried about fine lines? Wrinkles? Uneven tone? Furrow no more. Dermalogica® Age Reversal Eye Complex is the smart solution to reverse multiple signs of aging in the delicate eye area. What makes this product so unique? It contains retinol, the most effective substance for the management of aging and UV-damaged skin.

What makes a wrinkle?

Burning, stinging, prickling, itching. No, these aren’t just sensations confined to a bad gardening experience. Various reports state that 50% of the world’s population suffers from these symptoms in a condition broadly termed ‘sensitive’ skin. The term sensitive skin refers to a skin condition defined by sensory symptoms rather than a disease entity. However, due to a lack of a clear definition, it does not account for the differentiation between a truly sensitive skin and a sensitized skin.

Skin aging begins with the gradual loss of collagen and elastin. This occurs with normal aging, or the passing of time, with hormonal loss and of course with sun damage, which results in premature skin aging. As inevitable as aging is, there is something we can do to prevent premature aging of the skin, and restore its youthful elasticity and tone. One of the most effective solutions to skin aging lies in sophisticated formulations that garner real results.

People can be really funny sometimes. One minute they’re carrying antibacterial hand sanitizer in their bags and the other they’re reading the labels on cosmetics to make sure it says ‘preservative-free.’ How did we get so mixed up? Can someone really be fearful of invisible bacteria surrounding them at all times except in the instances when a product comes into contact with their skin?

Are you looking to grow your hair out but are dreading that always awkward “in between” stage? Here are some suggestions to help you reach your desired length without all of the hassle and aggravation that usually goes along with it.

The world has experienced some economic downfalls these past couple of years. However slow, the U.S. market is showing some positive signs of recovery. According to market research firm The NPD Group, prestige skin care experienced the biggest dollar growth in 2010, compared to other prestige beauty categories, even surpassing pre-recession levels. We can only hope that these trends continue to improve at all levels. However, consumers still have tight budgets and continue to be cautious with their spending. Some may have even traded down to mass market or drugstore brands.

Have you ever wondered how you’d look with short hair? Have you even been so bored or frustrated with your long locks that you’ve wanted to just cut off all of your length? Going short is a very big decision so it’s important to consider a few things before you decide to take the plunge.

Here’s the skinny about split ends… There are a number of factors that can cause this aggravating issue but only one true cure. And the further away the ends of your hair are from the nutrients at your scalp, the more likely they are to split. Long hair lovers, are you paying attention? Split ends can cause your hair to look dry, frizzy and very un-kept however there are ways to keep them from happening in the first place. Want to know how? Let’s dive in deeper, shall we?

How to Make Your Salon Colour Last

Your salon hair colour is an investment, we get that. After all, we were there for your colour consultation, application, processing, and even the big reveal. We truly want you to be happy with how your colour looks and makes you feel, and desire that you have that feeling for as long as possible. And, since you are a walking billboard for our services, it’s also important to us that your colour continues to look amazing long after you have left the salon. The old saying ‘If you don’t look good, we don’t look good’ certainly comes into play in our book.

Professional products are supposed to only be available at salons, and it’s set up this way for good reason. They are meant to be prescribed by a salon professional. After all, we know your hair best and can save you the time researching what to buy.

You would think that shampooing your hair is a simple enough task. Just lather up all over using a palm full of shampoo and then rinse it all out and repeat. However, did you know that soaping up from roots to ends with an abundance of sudsy lather or repeating the process is not really necessary? It’s true! In fact, you may be wasting a fair amount of your favorite shampoo on a misconception about outdated instructions originally designed to sell more soap. Kind of eye-opening, isn’t it?

So, we hear that you’re looking to save a little cash by doing your own color at home. Naturally we’re a little surprised, maybe even a little hurt, but want to ask you this: do you honestly believe that using box colour is the same as what we can do for you in the salon? If so, then we seriously need to talk!