For those skin care consumers who always want the latest, there’s Bioelements Power Peptide ($36.00, DermStore.com). Bioelements Power Peptide claims to “infuses your skin with peptides” with a “light hydrating texture,” which leaves your skin softer and smoother. The secret to Bioelements Power Peptide is a surprisingly high concentration of two key ingredients: palmitoyl pentapeptide-3 and ergothioniene.
Palmitoyl pentapeptide-3 is the amino acid sequence lysine-threonine-threonine-lysine-serine, which has...
read more
Daily Question: Is Creme de La Mer Worth It?
Dear Nicki, A lot of celebrities swear by Creme de la Mer. But what I want to know is, does it work? and if so, how? -Amanda Dear Amanda, The major strengths of Creme de la Mer are two-fold: lactic...Product Review: Patricia Wexler M.D. Dermatology Sensitive Skin Collection
If you’ve ever read this blog before, you know that I have sensitive skin – and also loooove Patricia Wexler’s products! Dr. Wexler devoted much time and research into the development...Caffeine and Your Skin
Caffeine, “America’s most used drug”, works on skin in the three primary ways: as an antioxidant (fighting future signs of aging), a diuretic (making the skin temporarily appear smoother),...Healthy Snack of the Week: Blue Diamond Bold Wasabi + Soy Sauce Almonds
If you’re a health food nut (no pun intended), almonds are probably one of your best friends. And why not – just one ounce (20-25 almonds) contain 10% of your daily allowance of fiber, 12%...Benefit They’re Real! Mascara Review
A few months ago, my mother saw Benefit They’re Real! ($22.00 retail) mascara on TV, and immediately ordered me a tube. (Thanks, Mom!) I’ve been using it ever since, not even thinking...