I think we’ve all had the experience where we look in the mirror and think, “That can’t be accurate." That’s exactly where I was three days after returning home from my lake vacation. I saw my reflection and couldn’t help but notice how awful my skin looked. I had spent a week straight in the sun, sand, and water and now I was paying for it. It wasn’t that I was sunburned (I was diligent about SPF application) or that my skin was covered in freckles; but I could see the damage that spending too much time in the elements had caused to my skin. It looked rough, uneven, and my complexion was dull. I was in desperate need of some serious skin refreshing!

In the skincare industry we are bombarded with products and ingredients that promise the proverbial fountain of youth or healthy skin. The race to improve skin conditions is a unique one. Entering the GlyMed Plus race is a new ingredient to our products, the dark horse in the race—Vitamin B3.

Similar to plants, the skin can absorb light and use it as energy. Light therapy, or LED (Light Emitting Diode) treatment has been around since the 1960s. NASA originally developed it for growing plants on shuttle missions. Later it was discovered to be beneficial in tissue regeneration and healing for astronauts. There are many benefits of this therapy including reducing the appearance of acne, decreasing oil production, minimizing the appearance of hyperpigmentation, temporary increase in blood circulation, and synthesis of collagen and elastin. 

CBD products have become a sensation in the beauty world. It seems like every shelf has a new serum or lotion featuring this popular ingredient. But what's all the excitement about, and is it right for your skin? Let's explore how CBD skincare can revolutionize your routine and improve your skin health.

Have you ever wondered what causes oily skin? Why are some people blessed with naturally balanced skin, while you're constantly battling shine and breakouts? The answer lies in understanding your skin's oil production, and more importantly, learning how to work with it instead of against it.

Oily skin causes the majority of acne problems, but once you understand what's happening beneath the surface, you can take control of your skin's oil production and achieve the balanced, clear complexion you've been looking for.

Collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid are crucial for keeping the structure of the skin intact, strong and most importantly, healthy! As we age these structures begin to slow down and decrease production, leading to signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles.