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A lot of people often center skincare habits on what they call ’face’, but it's crucial not to forget about other parts of the body, that can visibly show signs of aging, specifically the neck and décolleté. The skin on your neck has fewer sebaceous glands than your face. Without these natural oils, your skin dries out more quickly, and is more susceptible to the harmful rays of the sun, wind, cold and pollution. As a result, lines, wrinkles and age spots appear sooner than on other areas of your body. And let’s not forget about ‘tech neck’, the modern day dilemma of neck...

Layering skincare is a process that should be practiced every day, regardless. The concept is very simple, but the benefits are extensive. When you apply skincare in the correct order, it penetrates deeper and becomes much more effective, making the most out of your products and successfully treating skin concerns. Once you understand the methodology of layering skincare, applying your products in the proper order will become second nature. What is skincare layering? The concept of skincare layering is nothing new, but it's become more complex with the increased use of serums, SPF, and several varieties of moisturizers. The phrase "layering" refers...

Many of us make this mistake and don't clean skin on the face properly. Sometimes we quickly rinse it off in the shower, go to bed with makeup on, or even worse - we use face cloth. Here are the five most common face cleansing mistakes.Fast = BadIf you are tired after a busy day, you still shouldn't skip cleansing. Don't immediately give in to the urge to jump into bed and fail to properly clean your face. Your skin will thank you for it later. Why don't you massage your face for a few seconds while cleaning? This helps to reduce...

Redness is something that many of our patients complain about in regard to their skin’s condition. It occurs when blood vessels dilate and blood rushes close to the surface of the skin. While redness can be caused by temperature change, food, allergies and reactions to products, the more common causes that people come to us for are acne, rosacea, broken capillaries and eczema.Like any medical condition, it is important to seek professional help to diagnose and treat the redness properly. You will also notice that in each circumstance, diet plays a major role. About 70% of what we eat accounts for...

Skin, as the largest organ on our body, it not only protects our body from germs, but a diversified group of bacteria called the skin microbiome also lives on it. The health of our skin microbiome is just as important as our gut microbiome in keeping us healthy. 25% of our body’s immune system is contained within the skin. It regulates temperature and has a vital function in acting as an immune gatekeeper, protecting our organs. When it is unbalanced and not taken care of, its abilities are weakened and our bodies have a harder time fighting off infection.There are a...