Skin Care Tips

Hyperpigmentation is a skin issue where areas of the skin are darkened, caused by an excess production of melanin – the primary determinant of skin color. Sun damage, cystic acne, certain diseases or other skin injuries can cause this. Age spots are one form of hyperpigmentation – they come in a smaller form and are usually caused by exposure to sunlight. Then there is melasma, which take on a larger form and are often attributed to hormonal changes including pregnancy and medication. GloTherapeutics has created their gloLightening Serum to battle discoloration with a highly effective combination of lighteners, melanin inhibitors...

The skin around your eyes is significantly thinner than the skin on the rest of your face, so your eyes need extra care and attention. Skin loses elasticity as we age, and the skin around the eyes is usually one of the first areas to show signs of aging because of this thin skin. Since the eyes are so important (both in function and appearance), it is very important to take proper care of your eyes and the skin around them. Under-eye bags and puffiness around the eyes not only affect your vision, but they make you look like you...

Spring isn’t just known for its lovely flowers and mild weather. It’s also prime prom and wedding season, which means there are plenty of us that are desperate to have healthy, glowing skin for a big day.  Both proms and weddings mean plenty of photos, and whether they’re preserved for posterity in a keepsake photo album or your friends’ Facebook pages, you want to look your best on a night that you’re going to look back on for the rest of your life. Whether you have good skin to begin with or struggle with skin issues, you can make your...

There are a number of things that can cause damage to your skin over time. You may have damaged skin because of being out in the elements often such as the sun, wind or cold, or you have skin damage because of life’s stress and typical aging. Another factor to consider could be  overused of products. Whatever the reason there are a number of things that you can do to help reverse the wear and tear to revitalize your damaged skin. The first step is getting back to basics in your skin care regimen. Take the time to set up...

Made up of very delicate, thin skin, the eye area is a major skin care concern for many people. Whether it’s fine lines beneath the eyes, crow’s feet at the edges, dark circles, puffy bags, or just dry skin, most of us have something about the area that we’d like to fix.  But with so many eye treatment products on the market, it can be difficult to know which one is right for your issues. The key when picking out an eye cream is identifying your major concern.  A product designed to fight fine lines and wrinkles under the eyes...