Insights and Inspiration
3 Quick & Delicious Toastie Recipes…
When I’m short on time but want something nourishing and delicious, toasties are my go-to. You can whip them up in minutes, and they’re brimming with the nutrients your body loves like quality protein and healthful fats. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, toasties offer a satisfying boost when life gets busy. You can
Guide to Glycerin
GLYCERIN IS A SIMPLE COMPOUND with a big influence on skin hydration, cutaneous elasticity, and epidermal barrier health. Also known as glycerol, this colorless, odorless, nontoxic substance is celebrated for its hydrating properties, and has become a universal staple in many personal care products. WHERE DOES GLYCERIN COME FROM? Natural glycerin is extracted from plant
20 Years of Lactic Acid –…
What a fun ride this was! On 2/22/22 we relaunched Lactic Acid after 20 years in existence. This is third-generation lactic acid and I could not be more proud of it. All the original principles and intention of this formula remains the same, but now we have incorporated the latest technology in order to make
4 Types of Exercise for Balance…
It’s one of those cliches that is true: exercise really is very good for your health. In fact, one expert in applied longevity wrote that: “Exercise is by far the most potent longevity ‘drug’. No other intervention does nearly as much to prolong our life span and preserve our cognitive and physical function.” — Peter
How to prevent a bad facial:
Research your Aesthetician: Choose a qualified professional with experience treating your skin type. Questions to Ask:Qualifications and Experience:- Ask about the esthetician’s qualifications, training, and experience. How long have they been practicing? Specialization:- Inquire if they specialize in specific skin types or concerns relevant to you. Treatment Options:- Ask what types of facials they offer and
Let’s talk about Accutane – Does…
For the past 25 years I have had hundreds of clients with light to moderate acne come in to receive treatment. About 70% of them were successfully cured of their acne by me, but sometimes just a simple change to skin care routine would do. While sometimes a combination of products like prescription tretinoin and
Why They Happen & What to…
Why do aging adults fall? To be honest, people don’t usually ask me this. Instead, they want to know things like “How do I keep my mother from falling?” or “What should I do? My grandfather’s been falling.” After all, falls are a scary thing. Most people know that falls are dangerous for older adults.
2025 is all about Copper…
My prediction of the big boom in skincare this year will be GHK (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine) a copper peptide found in human plasma that readily binds with copper, forming the complex GHK-Cu. Originally discovered in the 1970s, GHK-Cu plays a significant role in stimulating collagen synthesis and improving tissue repair. Studies have suggested that GHK-Cu may help
How to care for your skin…
Derived from Vitamin A, Accutane is a potent little pill often prescribed by physicians to treat all sorts of acne and breakouts. If you’ve been on it before, you know that Accutane is a serious drug with equally serious side effects. If this is your first time and you’re reading this, you’re already ahead of
10 Types of Medication That May…
Have you been concerned about falls for yourself, or for an aging parent? If so, do you know if any of your medications might be increasing your risk for falls? In its Stay Independent brochure, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends older adults do the following four things to prevent falls: Ask your doctor
