MySkin.com - Pure Genius!!

According to the folks at eHealth Radio "MySkin.com is revolutionizing the online skincare market." I must say I have to agree with this claim! MySkin.com is a website dedicated to well, just that, your skin! They delivery unbiased opinions (They don't accept advertisements or favor one product line over the other) from a variety of trained and licensed professionals.  Users are required to create a personal profile (you can log in with your Facebook account and share your skin nerdiness with all of your friends) Which includes a personal picture, myShelf, and myJournal. This site gets personal with skincare making sure all the information provided is customized for each individual user. MySkin.com is a genius work of art and is much needed in this industry! 

   

This site is especially unique because of it's two newest features: myDiscussions and myRoutines.  

 

myDiscussion is a forum that brings together individuals from around the world who have skin concerns or issues. Members can have discussions and ask specific questions about any skin related or product related topic, answers can come from your fellow peers or "the Experts". 

 

myRoutines is a virtual "Medicine Cabinet" where users can input all of the products that they are using at home. MySkin will then take those skincare products and categorize: cleansers, toners, and moisturizers followed by specialty products like serums and eye creams. myRoutines is fun because you can name your routine and chose pictures to represent it. Users have names like "Nighttime", and "Winter Routine". My routine is titled "Simply Necessary" ;)

Overall MySkin.com is a necessity because it not only provides access to over 150,000 skincare products, it opens the doors of communication between the everyday consumer and individuals who share similar skin experiences. Also providing expert advice to the masses is invaluable and a great asset for this dynamic skin care community. So hurry up and click here to start your MySkin.Com experience now!!

 Awesome radio interview with Sava Marinkovich of MySkin.com

       

   
   
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Anti-Aging: Don't Forget Your Vitamins!!

"What do I do about these wrinkles?" 

"How do I get rid of this sun damage?" 

"Why is my skin so dry?" 

"Am I going to look like THAT when I 'm older?"

These are the questions I hear from clients, friends and family (male and female) on a daily basis. Everyone is so scared of the aging process and so eager to find a quick fix. Just Face It! We are all aging and there is no way to stop it, BUT there are ways to trick your skin cells into slowing down the process. There are many surgical ways to change and alter your face and body. I believe that an efficient skin care regimen coupled with active product ingredients and a healthy diet will keep your skin looking fresh and radiant when all your friends turn into raisins. Here are three very important vitamins to look for in your skin care products.

Vitamins: A,C and E

Vitamin C a.k.a. "L-ascorbic acid" is powerful antioxidant and one of the most beneficial ingredients you can take topically and orally. It is anti-inflammatory which helps to calm skin and stop redness. It boosts the skin's collagen synthesis and helps to repair harm done to the skin's connective tissues. Vitamin C is also great for the immune system! I like to say it "Lightens, Tightens and Brightens the skin" 

Vitamin A a.k.a. "Retinoic Acid" is an effective antioxidant that inhibits matrix metalloproteinases (I'm using big words now!). These are the enzymes that break down collagen and elastin in the skin. Vitamin A is also known to reduce fine lines wrinkles and skin roughness. It also helps to increase the thickness of the skin.

Vitamin E a.k.a. "Tocopheryl Acetate" is an emollient product, this means that it helps to hydrate the skin and protect the lipids in the body. It's important to maintain lipids (fats) in the skin because this is what keeps the skin plump and taut. Vitamin E works well when coupled with Vitamin's A or C because it helps them do their job better. When purchasing anti aging products look for a mixture of these vitamins. Here are some recommendations!

 PCA - Vitamin C and E 

PCA - Vitamin A and C

Ole Henriksen - Herbal Day Creme SPF 15 

We are all at different stages in our anti-aging journey stay connected for more anti aging tips!

JUST.FACE.IT. My ode to skincare...

What do you think of when you hear the word skincare? Me. right? I created this blog to share information with whoever is interested enough to read this :) I'm a newly graduated Esthetician with a passion for faces. There is so much wrong information on the internet, and in department stores, *CRINGE*  I'd like to do my part and educated you on how to properly take care of your skin. My mission is to enhance your natural beauty while working on preventative care because no one likes wrinkles!! Product reviews and makeup tips will be jumbled in there too! Sit back, relax and Just. Face. It.