The Why, What, and How of Exfoliating the Skin

Written by Susan Nathan, L.E., owner of Born Again Skin and Nutrient Skin Care
The opinions of skin care professionals regarding skin exfoliation vary widely. One of the misleading factors that clouds the exfoliation discussion is that the term exfoliation does not mean the same thing to everyone. Thus, the term is applied in a broad manner as if there is no difference among the products and modalities in regard to aggressiveness, technique, concentration, and effectiveness. There is a…
In the morning, I wash my face, neck, and décolleté with Collagen Face Wash by Naturel Collagen Canada. I then apply Native Collagen Pure to my damp skin, as applying the product to damp skin locks in moisture. If my skin needs a more penetrating treatment to flush out toxins, I use Native Collagen Gold. Next, I apply the Natural Collagen Moisturizing Day Cream to…
As an industry that increasingly embraces wellness, aesthetics should look to yoga as a complementary health option for the spa as it encourages the relaxation and calmness that is strived to be invoked by most skin care professionals. Yoga not only improves metabolism and energy, but also helps to relieve stress – a factor that can contribute to a number of skin conditions.
While most people know that carbohydrates sabotage their diet, they may not know that carbohydrates could also be sabotaging their skin. Furthermore, these offenders are not just the carbohydrates that are usually suspected, like cookies, pastries, and pizza. Even something as seemingly healthy and nutritious as a glass of juice can cause insulin spikes that aggravate acne and produce collagen-damaging inflammation.

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