by Marie Bertrand | Mar 12, 2017 | Acne, Ingredients, Sensitive Skin, Skin Care, Skin Health
DID YOU KNOW ~ that Bisabolol is a cosmetic ingredient that is extracted from chamomile essential oil? ⚗️⚗️⚗️ Bisabolol has natural ? anti-inflammatory ?properties. In fact, a number of studies have shown that it reduces inflammation and redness. That means it can... 
by Marie Bertrand | Mar 8, 2017 | Acne, Ingredients, Product Reviews
Getting rid of acne can be a challenge. It’s even more challenging in Calgary, where the cold, dry weather means we need to take extra precautions to not over dry skin that is breaking out. (Over drying skin can cause skin to compensate for the dryness by... 
by Marie Bertrand | Mar 5, 2017 | Acne, Ingredients, Product Reviews, Skin Care
DID YOU KNOW ~ that Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acts as an antiseptic/ antibacterial when applied to the skin? ??? Because P. acnes (the bacteria that causes #acne) can live in your pores (as it is a lipophilic, anaerobic bacteria), it works to reduce the amount of... 
by Mikelle Watterworth | Mar 2, 2017 | Acne, Beauty Tools, Cosmetic Dermatology, Mens Skin Care, Skin Care, Skin Health
Acne. It sucks. We all hate it. But why do some people keep getting breakouts while others grow out of it? The top contributing factors to acne breakouts are bacteria, oil, dead skin cells, hormones and inflammation. Each person dealing with acne has his or... 
by Marie Bertrand | Mar 1, 2017 | Acne, Age Spots, Aging, Ingredients, Skin Care, Skin Health
DID YOU KNOW ~ That azelaic acid is effective in improving a number of skin conditions, such as acne, rosacea, inflammation and hyperpigmentation? It is naturally present in the skin and is also found in other sources, including wheat, rye and barley. ??? Azelaic Acid...
