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When you’re heading to the slopes for winter break, does sunscreen make your packing list? Too many of us are lulled into a false sense of security during the winter months. It’s cold outside, we reason, so how much damage can the sun really do? Unfortunately, the answer is a lot! Here’s a look at hidden skin care dangers in winter, and how you can protect yourself. UV rays Yes, the sun is weaker in the winter, but that doesn’t matter if you’re outside all day, especially on the slopes. UV levels increase by about 10 percent with every 1,000...

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for lovers. It’s about self-love, too! This February 14, be your own Valentine by treating your skin to some much needed TLC. Here are some proven tips from skin care experts on pampering and perfecting the appearance of your complexion. Feed your skin. Your skin loves vitamins, specifically, vitamins A and C. A is a perhaps the most studied and clinically-proven nutrient for improving the look and feel of your skin. C is a workhorse for brightening dullness and diminishing the look of age spots and other pigmentation concerns. Your skin also needs help protecting itself,...

If you didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas, it’s time to get even—even better-looking skin, that is! Start 2019 off with a bang by treating your skin to our research-backed formulations for improving the look of pigmentation concerns and revealing the appearance of a smoother, more evenly-radiant complexion. C-Quence Energising Masque This gentle micro-exfoliant mask is specially formulated to diminish the look of fine lines while energizing skin for a luminous, healthy-looking glow and the appearance of more even skin tone. Packed with a synergistic combination of ascorbic acid and salicyclic acid, this mask offers a gentle keratolytic effect,...

What’s your complexion nemesis this time of year? Dryness, flakiness, or a red, splotchy tone? With months of harsh winter weather still ahead, January can be a desperate time for skin. Are you in need of a complexion rescue? Here’s a look at a few trusted skin care solutions for combating the most pesky and persistent winter skin problems. Antioxidant Defence Creme This potent moisturizing cream is packed with several antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, and rosemary leaf extract, which can help curb the effects of free radical damage and reduce visible signs of aging. For use in...

We are what we think. Literally. Our bodies are giant messaging networks comprising the brain, spinal cord, nerves and neurons. When we worry, our brains trigger the release of stress hormones like cortisol, which spike our heart and breathing rate, elevate blood sugar, and rush blood to the extremities. Over time, chronically high levels of cortisol can lead to health problems. Did you know that worriers are more likely to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, fatigue, and aches and pains?  If you’re prone to worry, as many of us are, it’s high time you gave your body and mind...