Acne affects millions of people of all ages. Acne is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes spots and pimples, especially on the face, shoulders, back, neck, chest, and upper arms. Acne has many forms, including whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts, and nodules. Acne first usually...
We have preconceived notions of how we’ll look after a cosmetic procedure. And our emotions probably run the gamut beforehand: excited, nervous, feelings of guilt or indulgence, or unworthiness. It is these preconceived notions and images we have in our heads that can cause a...
Winter is harsh on the skin. Dry climate, cold temperatures, and indoor heat all work together and conspire to strip our skin of moisture, color, and softness. And if you spend a significant amount of time enjoying the wintry weather, be it through work or...
The holidays are upon us, which means the emergence of the ubiquitous holiday gift baskets. Some of us love gift baskets; others of us abhor them. However, there’s no denying the delight in receiving a gift basket for Christmas, especially a gift basket full of...
Most of us have woken in the morning to a hideous sight: dark circles under our eyes. Apart from hiding our head under a pillow all day, there are things we can do to alleviate the appearance of dark circles around your eyes. In this...
Are you the owner or manager of a spa, an aesthetician, or a medical practitioner who is interested in adding microneedling to your practice? MDPen, a leading supplier of microneedling machines such as MDPen’s Dual Cordless/Electric Micro Needling or MDPen’s Electric Micro Needling, offers training...
If you speak to anyone from Hawaii, he or she will tell you the only thing he or she misses is the seasons. The flower blossoms of spring bring renewal. The hot sun of summer invites trips to the lake. The falling leaves serve as...
Collagen induction therapy (more commonly known as microneedling) is the process of creating micro-injuries to the skin to stimulate your body’s natural healing process, which involves collagen production in the skin. Collagen is a natural protein that is found in tendons, skin, artery walls, cornea,...
Our skin needs help. It endures a beating every day from the sun, showers, wind, scratchy clothes, and doing chores, like washing the dishes and picking things up. But you don’t have to spend a fortune on skin care products or spend a lot of...
Sometimes seeing family, especially if you haven’t seen them for a while, can be stressful. Relationship dynamics are never fun to navigate. On top of the worry of interacting with those whom you may not get along with is the worry of looking your best. Let’s...