I was stopped in a large cosmetics store the other day by a tenaceous sales associate, who wanted me to experience a handheld brush device with vibrating bristles that exfoliates the skin. Honestly, the device scared me a little bit, reminded me of an oversized version of my toothbrush, and it made me want to research the process of exfoliation. I set out to clear the air about: what amount of exfoliation, if any, is healthy, and to what degree is it not healthy?
I don’t know about you, but I don’t have time to sift through magazines all day in order to pick up ideas on how to renew and refresh in the new year. I’m lucky if I can find the time to sit back and write down my new year’s resolutions. That’s why I’ve condensed it for you!
Living in Southern California, and working for the beauty industry does not exactly lend itself to the daily thought that "beauty comes from inside", and it can sometimes be a struggle for me to remember that beauty comes in all different forms. As I'm feeling warm and fuzzy this Holiday season, I think it's a great time to remember what it is that makes us appreciate one another's inner beauty.
We all know that exercise is good for us. But what happens if you abhor the gym, and prefer to exercise outside? By the time the clock strikes 5pm, it’s dark outside, and maybe you’re not even close to being done with work.
Is your social schedule booking up quickly? Want to know how to look your best, when going straight from the office, to a Holiday Party? Tis' the season and life can get hectic, when spending your lunch break at the post office, or trying to get gift shopping done, while still balancing career and all other of life's duties.
Hooray! It's fall, which means it is the eating season. Take advantage of the season's offerings by visiting your local farmer's market or grocery store to pick up delicious and nutritious root veggies and harder-skinned members of the squash family, like butternut squash, pumpkin, acorn squash, and other vitamin-a-packed veggie treats!
We've all heard how good antioxidants are for you. You may have started taking antioxidant supplements, or began incorporating antioxidants into your diet because we've been trained that they're "good for you".
Cold weather means a dryer climate, and hiding out indoors for the majority of the day. When the furnace is running, it emits dry air, which can dry out the skin. Think about what your dryer does to your clothes after an hour! As soon as the temp drops, we're soon to notice our skin becoming dry and itchy, our lips getting chapped, and other adverse effects. 
The holidays are quickly approaching, which means extra stress for anyone. Whether you're juggling moving around from your parents' to your in-laws, shopping for your loved ones, wrapping gifts, cooking special holiday meals, entertaining, attending numerous holiday parties, or traveling around the country, the holidays can get extremely stressful. Read on to gather great tips on how to lead a stress-free life throughout the holiday season!
Take a few minutes to write down all the things you put on your skin today. I’ll go ahead and share with you what I put on my skin: Dermagenics Women’s Moisturizer, Secret deodorant, Shikai Vanilla body wash, Dermagenics (soon to be launched) facial cleanser, a spritz of Kai Perfume, Trader Joe’s French Orange Blossom Hand Wash (about 10 times, I’m OCD), Makeup Forever Foundation, Smashbox blush and eye shadow, Smashbox lip gloss. I washed dishes with Mrs. Myers dish soap as well.
As Marketing Director for Dermagenics, I am currently writing the blog. My first thought for a blog entry, naturally, was to write about my dear friend Annabelle. Annabelle was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer two years ago, at the age of 32, and has been fighting an uphill battle ever since. As I write this, she is currently going through yet another round of chemo and radiation therapy. Her friends and family are taking turns bringing her dinner in the evenings. Annabelle’s current status is that of having stage 4 lung cancer, because she has solid tumors and the cancer has spread to the fluid in her lungs.
We all know the saying, “you are what you eat”. But did you know that you can correct flaws in your skin by eating a healthy diet? You may ask, “What is a healthy diet”? These days, it can be confusing, with all the fad diets out there, telling you what you can and can’t eat.
