Overnight Botox with Vitamin C and E

Apply L-ascorbic acid topically. For healing and photoaging protection nothing beats L-ascorbic acid, but taking supplements by mouth is not enough. To get large concentrations into the skin where it will do the most good (as far as your skin is concerned) you need to apply L-ascorbic acid topically.   Read more

Saturday Spin: Napa Valley Getaways, Purple Vegetable Anti-Oxidants, and Rethinking Pink

We've scoured the Net for this week's Saturday Spin picks worthy of your time. You'll learn about the call for women to re-think breast cancers pink campaign, how women are redefining beauty on their own terms, the long awaited dioxin report and what it means for your health, the anti-oxidant power of purple vegetables and discover a collection of specially designed experiences in the heart of Wine Country to help you make the most of your time at Solage Calistoga.   Read more

Skin Benefits of Vitamin C and E

L-ascorbic acid, aka Vitamin C, delivers many benefits, particularly when it comes to our skin. One of the most extensively studied of the anti-oxidants, in vivo and in vitro studies all conclude that L-ascorbic acid is one of the very few cosmeceuticals to actually live up to its claims. Vitamin C, used properly, delays, prevents and repairs visible skin damage by protecting against photo-aging and minimizing free radical damage.   Read more

Saturday Spin: Fragrance Dangers, Juice Cleanse, Leaded Lipstick, and Sexy Diet Tips

We've scoured the Net for this week's Saturday Spin picks worthy of your time. You'll learn about the dangers of Fragrances (we never use them), juice cleanses, formaldehyde on your face and leaded lipstick, and surprising truths about where wrinkles come from.  Read more

Natural Face Oils for Healthier, Younger Looking Skin

Nourish your skin every day with replenishing oils to combat aging, naturally. Before you panic, take a deep breath and repeat after me, “my skin loves and needs oil.” Yes, it turns out the skin care ingredient you’ve feared most of your life can actually transform your skin. Just as oils rich in essential fatty acids are required in our daily diet to keep our bodies healthy, the right skin care oils are also necessary to keep your skin healthy.  Read more

Oils for Face and Body: Your Best Protection Against Dehydration and Aging

Your body works best to combat disease and heal when it receives the nutritive wherewithal it needs to repair and rebuild itself. Most of us know that one of the best ways to nourish the body is by taking Omega 3-6 rich essential fatty acid supplements daily, in the form of either fish, krill or flax seed oils. Read more

Three Anti-Aging Products You Don't Need

Dr. Oz’s beauty blog has some very good advice on which anti-aging products don’t give you much bang for your buck. Last week’s post, Three Anti-Aging Products You Don’t Need points out it can be difficult to sort out the hype from the facts, especially when it comes to anti-aging products. Many of the ingredients being touted as the providing the fountain of youth are actually still in the experimental stage. Read more

Saturday Spin: Nanomaterials Risk, Kale Wonders and a Very Special Event

We’ve scoured the Net for this week’s Saturday Spin top picks of resources worthy of your time. You'll learn about the rising concern regarding nanomaterials, how consumer products are wrecking your immune system, how to add more vegetables to your diet (painlessly), how to stay hydrated and why Andre 3000 is smitten with kale. In addition, join us for a very special even with our founder, Marie Veronique Nadeau.  Read more

Lactic Acid: Safer, Natural Skin Lightening Alternative

It’s no secret, we are huge believers in the natural power of Lactic Acid. From anti-aging and anti-wrinkles to sensitive skin conditions like rosacea and hyperpigmentation--lactic acid is a versatile and safe alternative to the harsh toxins and carcinogenic alternatives in most of today’s skincare products. Lactic acid (LA) is a versatile alpha hydroxy acid derived from sour dairy products and fermented fruits and vegetables. Among its many standout benefits above all other AHAs, lactic acid is also one of the many ingredients that fit the bill in terms of being natural and safe to use for effective skin lightening. Read more

Lactic Acid: Best, Natural Defense Against Aging and Wrinkles

Most recently, new information regarding LA as an effective ingredient used in anti-acne treatments has brought this powerful, natural skincare staple into the limelight again. And, while many within the skincare industry increasingly tout the benefits of lactic acid and other alpha hydroxy acids--we’ve been lactic acid fanatics since our humble beginnings in a Berkeley kitchen. Read more