Out Damn Spot! The Peculiar Case of Your Pigment When it comes to your skin’s pigment, there’s more than what meets the eye. WHAT EXACTLY IS PIGMENT ANYWAY? Melanocytes in the skin create melanin and are responsible for the colour of your complexion. Whether you are ebony brown or creamy white, there is pigment creating…
When it comes to putting your best face forward, it can be a challenge when you’ve got acne.
Not only does it throw a wrench into your overall makeup process (extra concealer? Yup, we’ve all felt like we’ve needed it), it also can wreak havoc on your skin care routine as you are always on the hunt for products that can be gentle on your skin while making sure that your affected skin is also treated and healed.
Practicing safe sun to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays is a fact that can be filed under Skincare 101. Whether the forecast calls for cloudy or sunny skies, sunscreen should be a fixture in your daily skincare routine.
“Face mapping” may help you get beautiful skin! “Face mapping” originally comes from ancient Chinese medicine and used to be used as a diagnostic tool to determine ailments in the body. The idea is that the face gets blemishes in specific areas when other areas of the body are malfunctioning. While it’s always best to…
We take a close look at the key to hydrated, flawless skin. Whether or not you consider yourself to be a skincare buff, chances are you’ll have heard of the skincare powerhouse that is hyaluronic acid, also known as HA. It’s one of the number one must-have ingredients on everyone’s watch list – so much…
Why Does It Happen? 8 Key Triggers For Rosacea Often mistaken for acne, eczema or an allergic reaction, rosacea is the chronic inflammation of the skin, which leaves a reddish appearance. Even though there are treatments available to help soothe the skin, sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint what triggers flare-ups. So, what sets it off? Here are…
Examining the Ingredients: So, What Exactly Are You Putting on Your Skin? When it comes to skincare, sometimes we get so swept up by the manufacturer’s bold proclamations that we don’t give a second thought to the actual ingredients that are in the products. This is odd, if you think about it, considering how much…
Did you know that daily lifestyle activities could be ageing you faster? Collagen plays a huge role in the way our skin ages over time, and some everyday lifestyle habits could be damaging your collagen reserves. Here are some of the ways you could be depleting your collagen levels prematurely, and – more importantly –…
Dilshad Burman, web content writer/reporter for Toronto’s CityNews & 680 NEWS, shares her reasons why AlumierMD became her perfect companion in her journey towards healthy, blemish-free skin. Tell us about your personal experience with your skin? I’ve had a somewhat tumultuous journey with my skin as I’ve never been one of the lucky ones [who was] blessed with naturally…
What is a chemical peel? Chemical peels cause intentional damage to the epidermis and/or dermis with the goal of stimulating new tissue to improve skin texture and tone. Chemical peels have been used dating back to Ancient Egypt. Cleopatra used sour milk to improve the appearance of her skin, according to some sources. Lactic…