Skin

Why You Need to Exfoliate and How Often
By: Cat Juan-Ledesma There really is such a thing as too much of a good thing, and sometimes we can get a little too eager about stripping our skin of dead skin cells that we’re doing our skin more ...
How to Tan Safely
  By: Amanda Padilla   All my life I’ve been on a quest for the perfect tan. I’ve tried beer, soda, coconut oil, tanning at noon – you name it! I am mortified at the lengths I woul...
Spa Treatments and Why We Need Them
By: Xeng Zulueta Yes, a spa is indeed a place where you get a massage and pampering. But if that is the only thing you know about spas then it’s time to crawl out from underneath that rock and g...
Sun Protection 101
By: Cat Juan-Ledesma It’s easy for us to assume that all sunblocks are created equal. We slather them on and they all work the same, right? Wrong. There’s quite a bit to learn when it comes to cho...
What is a Peel and Why Do It?
By: Alyanna Martinez Is your skin looking dull and lackluster? Acne spots, visible fine lines, etc. on your skin got you feeling down? Then a facial peel is for you. Every so often a facial peel can d...
Premature Aging of Hands, Neck, Chest and Knees
By: Xeng Zulueta Nothing gives away a woman’s age faster than her hands, neck/chest and knees. We are so used to slapping on the creams and serums on our faces that oftentimes, these key places ...
Skin Care for the Changing Seasons
By: Amanda Padilla I’ll admit it. I am a little jealous of girls living in the northern hemisphere, the changing of seasons gives them an excuse to up date their wardrobe every three months. Living ...
Hair Removal 101
By: Cat Juan-Ledesma While we all wish for lush thick hair on our heads, it’s highly unlikely you’d wish the same sentiments on any other place of your body. Hair removal can come in a variety of ...
DIY Spa Treatments
Who doesn’t enjoy a spa treatment every now and then? I used to try to treat myself to a day of pampering monthly. I’ve since cut down for a bunch of reasons: I can’t be bothered to leave my hou...
Facial Redness
By: Alyanna Martinez A lot of factors can contribute to facial skin redness. Although the occasional flush post-workout or post-facial is common, sometimes, especially with fairer skin tones, excessiv...
Skin Care for 30 Somethings
By: Xeng Zulueta This is the decade where your skin’s metabolism will start to slow down. You’ll be dealing with dull skin & fine lines or premature wrinkles. Blame it on all the sun e...
Banish Adult Acne
By: Cat Juan-Ledesma Even though it’s more common in one’s teens, when hormones are on fire and your skin is pumping oil like it’s competing with the Middle East, acne can remain a part of your ...
When Should You Start Using Night Cream
By: Xeng Zulueta Aging starts the minute we are conceived and released from our mother’s wombs. In Japan & Korea, women begin to use night cream at the age of 18. It’s no secret that J...