skin care

As we transition into the months of spring and summer, one aspect of your skincare routine becomes more important than ever: exfoliation.

Joining the efforts are some of the world’s most prominent beauty brands, who are using their influence and encouraging their loyal customers to shop for Japan. While some of these brands have erected their own charities or selected smaller organizations to donate to, many have aligned with the American or Japanese Red Cross.

Question:

I’ve been blessed with great skin and hardly ever break out. With my 30th birthday approaching, I splurged on a rich anti-aging “caviar” facial. Two days later, I broke out big-time. Could the facial have caused this?”

Indulge your senses with these unique food-inspired products from four great bath and beauty lines. The innovative mixtures of ingredients take food and drink products that we already love and give us a new way to savor the scents, flavors, and benefits of glorious food! LUSH Big Shampoo: Scoop it out with this jar of […]

We asked skincare expert Kate Somerville to share some of her top wellness tips with us, and we loved her advice about maintaining great, healthy skin from the inside out. Check out Kate’s tips about eating for your skin!

As you sleep, your skin renews itself and reverses the damage culminated throughout the waking hours. Therefore nighttime is the best time to slow down the signs of aging.

Aging skin doesn’t just account for expression lines, crow’s feet, or deep-set wrinkles – dull, dry skin can also make us appear older than we’d like. The reason?

Skincare expert Kate Somerville shares her Wellness Week™ advice with us, because as we know, stress can impact everything in your life, including your skin! Check out Kate’s tips for de-stressing from our Q+A with the celebrity esthetician (check back for the rest of her awesome advice as we get closer to Wellness Week™), and be sure to share your de-stressing tips with us in the comments.

With so many gifts out there for him or for her, we thought we’d take this year’s holiday of love to celebrate just that with “gifts for us” – products that any couple can enjoy together. Awaken your senses together and give yourselves an opportunity to relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect on Valentine’s Day and beyond!

Question:

Is it customary to pay a gratuity for medical spa services, such as Botox® or laser hair removal?”

While some may be trying to slough off extra pounds gained around the holidays, we’re likely all in need of sloughing off a layer of dry, dead skin that is unavoidable no matter how diligent our moisturizing regimen. Spa Merge’s “Winter Warm Up” treatment, consisting of a relaxing body scrub and wrap, complemented by a […]

Get the skinny on whether slimming wraps really do the trick. This popular treatment, a favorite of Hollywood A-listers, is available at several spas, including Grail Springs Health Spa & Wellness Center in Bancroft, Ontario.

You are what you eat, right? Well, we definitely know that what we eat has an effect on almost everything going on in bodies, but it also affects the condition of your body from the outside – including your hair, skin, and nails. Our friends at NewBeauty took a look at how to change your skin internally through diet, and said that since digestion and diet have a direct effect on skin behavior, targeting your daily diet should be the first course of action when rebuilding your skin.

Question:

How do I know whether the spa in my area is a “good” one for a full cleansing facial?”

What cosmetic treatments do you think Courteney Cox has gotten done? Dr. Bruce Katz of the JUVA Skin & Laser Center in New York shared his thoughts on how he suspects she has managed to defy the hands of time.

We reviewed June Jacobs Perfect Pumpkin Peeling Enzyme Masque. Naturally rich in nutrients and antioxidants, pumpkin treatments are great for the skin.

Question:

I am 42 years old & I have never had a facial. What kind would you recommend?”

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Look out açaí berry – coffeeberry is taking over as the new skin-enhancing antioxidant on the block! Coffeeberry, which uses the fruit of the coffee plant, is said to be a potent natural antioxidant that helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles and balance uneven complexions. Awareness of this antioxidant-rich powerhouse has been brewing for awhile now, and spas are getting in on the bandwagon.

It’s long been argued about the effectiveness of the oxygen facial, although there’s ample anecdotal evidence about the post-treatment glow it imparts (the oxygen facial is, in fact, a popular treatment to indulge in prior to a big event, as it’s been speculated that most spa-goers will see an immediate visible difference of a plumper, smoother look.)

Autumn’s arrival means making way for your fall wardrobe, brilliant foliage, and Halloween festivities galore. This season, trick your skin into squashing wrinkles and other skin ailments with a treat of nutrient-rich pumpkin. RealAge® has the facts on how consuming pumpkin can give you a glowing complexion: