It is the start of a new year, and whether you are changing up your skincare routine, swapping out products, or even simply want to gain more knowledge on healthy skincare, knowing the importance of pH balanced products is the first step for healthy skin. The reason we need pH balanced skincare stems down to the fact that your skin benefits most when it is balanced. PH refers to how basic or acidic a substance is, in this case we are referring to the skin and skincare. The skin's barrier is naturally on the acidic side, which works to keep the skin moisturized and to keep bacteria out.

Lets get deep into this underrated ingredient - niacinamide. Niacinamide is an ingredient that can be used to treat a wide variety of skin concerns. It is amazingly versatile, and goes well with many other skin ingredients making it a strong player in the skin care lineup.

We are all somewhat guilty of not getting the minimum seven hours of sleep that is recommended for our health. Did you know that the CDC has even classified insufficient sleep as a public health problem? Not only are you feeling tired and reaching for that second cup of coffee midday, but the lack of sleep affects your skin health too.

It is officially Fall - tans are fading, sweaters are reemerging, and laser season has begun. Although some laser treatments can be done year round, during the colder months we are less likely to expose our skin to the sun allowing for safe treatment with more ablative lasers.

Is Botox the newest anti perspirant? Summer has arrived which means excessive sweating. Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person experiences abnormally excessive sweating that is not necessarily related to heat or exercise. Some people experience excessive sweating that even soaks through their clothing or drips off one's hands.

Tech neck, often referred to as “text neck” is the result of looking down at your phone or technological device for a long period of time. This is typically caused by repetitive neck strain. In our technologically advanced, modern world we spend a great deal of time looking down at our phones, computers, and other media devices.

Collagen is a protein that serves as one of the primary building components for our bones, skin, hair, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. There is currently a heightened interest in restoring collagen due to the fact that it keeps our skin from sagging. Collagen is naturally found in our bodies and decreases with age. Naturally, we turn to advertised collagen supplements, like collagen peptide powders, capsules, and liquid forms of the protein. But how do we know if these supplements are restoring our youth?

As the official start of summer is in a few days, it is a good time to remember that SPF 50 does not mean you can be in the sun 50 times longer.

June is national acne awareness month and with acne being the most common skin condition in the United States, here is some information that you may or may not have known.

Happy birthday Botox, thank you for keeping facial expressions minimal and restoring our youth. With Botox turning 20 years old, here is everything you need to know about Botox and its cosmetic history.

We all love self-care, especially natural treatments that can be done everyday at home. Facial massages are a simple way to add glow to the skin, decrease puffiness, increase lymphatic circulation, and blood flow during your skincare routine. There are a wide range of benefits to facial massage, which can be done while cleansing your face in the morning or at night.

April showers bring May flowers! We have made it to the sunny summer months, and with May being skin cancer awareness month, we want to give a brief overview on skin cancer. First off, there are different types of skin cancer. Melanoma, being the most dangerous form, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma. Though squamous and basal cells are non-melanoma type skin cancers, did you know that skin cancer is America’s most common cancer?

“I’m not embarrassed, I have rosacea.” With April being rosacea awareness month, there is a lot to be educated on the facial condition that affects over 16 million Americans.

There is nothing more exciting than small, clean, healthy pores. When you look at a baby's skin, you may notice their smooth, nearly perfect complexion. Why do pores grow larger as we age? Is it possible to achieve that pore-less flawless skin we see all over the internet?

Everyone knows Botox as the gold standard toxin for smoothing fine lines, wrinkles, and anti-aging. But did you know Botox can actually go beyond its beautifying? This toxin can be used to treat additional concerns such as hyperhidrosis, teeth clenching, as well as soften the appearance of the neck and jaw.

I've always been a sucker for a good love story. Two products that have my heart and should have yours too, are Vitamin C serum and Retinol (Vitamin A). The combination of applying Vitamin C in the morning, and Retinol at night, is the perfect anti-aging duo for (most) skin types.

Pore-less skin, cat eyes, plump lips, defined jawlines, and exaggerated cheekbones; This is what we see in celebrities, social media influencers, and beauty gurus. Is this the new beauty standard? Is this achievable and realistic for all? “Filter Face” or the youthful and luminous faces we see all over the media, are far from reality.

What is Bruxism? There are two types: Awake Bruxism and Sleep Bruxism. Awake bruxism, also known as clenching of the teeth, is excessive masticatory muscle activity during wakefulness with sustained tooth contact.