by Elizabeth Jennings | Jun 1, 2017 | Beauty, beauty updates, blog
Peptides are short chains of amino acids (or protein fragments) that act in a similar way to a key and lock. They are keys that carry a specific message—to produce collagen, reduce pigmentation or renew cells—and they unlock receptor’s pathways to that activity in the...
by Elizabeth Jennings | May 26, 2017 | Beauty, beauty updates, blog
It’s about time that you know something about pH levels and how it can affect your skin. pH is the power of hydrogen, a measurement of hydrogen ion concentration in your body. Depending on the pH level it can go from 1 (acidic) to 14 (alkaline). 7 is considered...
by Elizabeth Jennings | May 25, 2017 | Beauty, blog, skin to perfection, Skincare & Aging
Sugar? Too many bad things are said about sugar. Too much of it causes metabolic dysfunction. It makes you gain weight. It causes damage to your liver. It affects your insulin levels. It’s a big factor in increased uric acid levels. Fructose or fruit sugar especially...
by Elizabeth Jennings | May 19, 2017 | skin to perfection, Skincare & Aging
Male exfoliating? It’s not really unheard of. If ladies go gaga in taking good care of their skin, men are expected to do as well. I’m not talking about metrosexuals here. Male exfoliating should be a priority for all men no matter their status, work or...
by Elizabeth Jennings | May 11, 2017 | Beauty, blog, Skincare & Aging
Based on its growing popularity, coconut oil seems to be the all-around cure for almost everything (like the mom of all plants). Coconut oil is used for cooking, among its many uses. Studies even now dwell on coconut oil’s effect on patients with dementia and...