Because botanical and fruit extracts contain a multitude of vitamins, amino acids and flavonoids that feed the skin, they can easily ramp up the effectiveness of product or service without the addition of too many ingredients. Several examples of extracts that are rich in these components include the following: Calendula extract: This extract has properties [...]

We get the question all the time: ‘What is the difference between the products sold at mass retail outlets and the Professional Skincare products’?  The short answer is: MARKETING.  This question comes up more often when the economy is weak and rightfully so as there is a notable gap in price points between the mass [...]

Pollution, cigarette smoke, exposure to UV rays, climate variation, and more: your face encounters harsh environmental factors every day. These damaging factors generate a large quantity of free radicals, overwhelming the body’s self-defense system: this is oxidative stress, which is responsible for premature aging of the skin and causes a dull, muddy complexion.Specially designed to [...]

   Antioxidants are among the most popular ingredients in skin care products these days.  A nutrient that is manufactured by the human body, naturally found within many beans, grains, fruits and vegetables, and even produced synthetically, antioxidants are now added to everything from soft drinks to our skin care products. When it comes to skin [...]

Europeans have often been accused of knowing a lot about beauty. For skin care, Yonka products are very popular on the continent, and have a pure emulsion base which is used in burn centers. That should tell you something right there. If it is good for damaged skin, it could work wonders for yours. Plus [...]

Sunless tanning is a safe method to enjoy a beautiful sun-kissed tan without the damaging affects of the UVA & UVB sun rays. Lavandou Skincare gives your options. Understanding Sunless tanners and how they work! First, it is important to understand the skin’s structure. Skin is made up of two primary layers, the dermis (second [...]