We were very honored to have our Vitamin C Serum featured in Real Simple Magazine in a story talking about solutions to dark circles.

Our Vitamin C Eye Serum is an age-defying eye treatment formulated with time-released, no-sting Vitamin C (Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate) to repair sun damage, brighten, smooth and hydrate the delicate eye area. This unique blend of ingredients sends moisture deep into the skin surface, yet is so lightweight it won’t weigh down the fragile eye area, cause makeup to run, or seep into the eyes causing unnecessary puffiness. It leaves skin feeling noticeably silky smooth and more resilient.

What exactly are dark circles?

Darkness under the eye area is because the skin is extra thin, allowing the blood vessels to show from under the skin.  The most common reason for thinning in this area is long-term, overuse of Retinol products, genetics and/or loss of collagen and “plumpness” from aging.  Some people can also have deep inset bone structure that can cause a shadow under the eye, making darkness appear. Also, some people can get what is referred to as “leaky vessels” as they age. This is when the blood leaks from the capillaries and can cause under eye darkness because of the excessive blood… Read more

Let me start by saying, we love chemical peels for the many skin benefits they can provide. While we highly recommend getting a professional chemical peel, do know that it is best performed from November to May, when less time is spent outdoors, to prevent exposing newly peeled skin to the sun.

Chemical peels help to:

-Fade post-breakout dark or red marks

-Reduce the appearance of lines, wrinkles, acne scars and chicken pox marks

-Lighten brown spots and freckles

-Create a smoother, brighter skin… Read more

Why do wrinkles occur?

The reason for lines and wrinkles as we age?  The weakening of collagen and elastin fibers in the skin, as well as facial movements that create the actual folds and creases in the skin. Laughing and smiling are inevitable, but squinting is preventable with good sunglasses.

What can I do to make them less noticeable?

If you were to take a piece of wood and hit it with a hammer, you would make an indentation in the wood. To smooth out that dent, a little sandpaper would make the dent less noticeable. The same rules apply with the skin. Wrinkles and lines are considered indentations in the skin, so by “sanding” down the skin with exfoliators, the lines and wrinkles will be less deep, and therefore, less noticeable. Once the skin is exfoliated, you should focus on giving the skin intensive hydration to fill the cells with moisture so the lines stay plumped up.

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The skin on the neck is surprisingly far more sensitive than that of the face. It’s generally thinner and more reactive, and requires special care.

During the winter, when more people are likely to wear scarves, the friction caused from having fabric (particularly wool) touching the skin of the neck can cause a buildup of dry skin cells. This is also true for those who wear turtlenecks.

If the skin on the neck feels rough to the touch, then it’s time to give your skin a neck facial. (This treatment also works well on the chest, too.)

How to give your neck a facial:

Step 1: While looking upward to keep the skin taut, apply a facial scrub to the front and sides of the neck and massage lightly in circular motions for 60 seconds. Since the skin on the neck is delicate, it’s important to use a facial scrub that doesn’t contain natural grains such as walnut husks, apricot kernels, seed or shell powders as they can scratch and irritate the skin. We also recommend that you don’t apply a lot of pressure when using a scrub. Rinse well and wipe with our facial sponges or a baby washcloth… Read more

We were very honored to have our amazing Intensive Firming Serum featured in Ebony Magazine for treating expression lines, loss of elasticity, dryness, and puffiness under eyes.

This potent cocktail of advanced age-defying ingredients provides immediate and long-term results for skin smoothness, skin brightening, firmness and younger-looking skin with continued use.

In a clinical trial involving 27 female volunteers aged from 40 to 65, the Intensive Firming Serum reduced fine lines and wrinkles by as much as 29% after 28 days in comparison with a placebo.  This formula does not contain Mineral Oil, Petroleum, parabens, artificial colors or synthetic fragrances.  For best results, apply a small amount over entire face and neck after cleansing and toning. Follow with application of moisturizer like our Hawaiian Nourishing Cream. Use nightly… Read more