As we age, changing hormones, dry, damp or changing environments along with life’s stressors can lead to sudden breakouts.  To say these are stressful times would be a major understatement. Here are a few DIY spot treatments to help get things back on track Aspirin – Crush an aspirin and mix with a few drops of water for a paste. Leave it on for...

Don’t let the title scare you off! The term “acid” may sound terrifying, but alpha hydroxy acids (AHA’s) can work absolute wonders on the skin and are a lot gentler than you may think! Alpha hydroxy acids are active compounds that provide a heap of benefits to the skin, and there are a few different kinds. In this article, we’ll be focusing on glycolic...

It’s that time of year, and even though you may normally have the driest of skin, you find your face feeling greasy and oily from sweat.  You’re thinking the last thing you need is a moisturizer, but before you jump ship, here’s a few things to understand about your skin first.       For point of clarification: dry skin lacks oil; it’s not producing all...