The began feeling as dry as the Sahara desert overnight! One moment they’re fine, and the next, they’re totally cracking and uncomfortable.

What was interesting is that a few of my clients complained about the same thing!

It got me thinking: how many other people are experiencing this?

Have you been overloading your lips with chapstick without it making a difference whatsoever??

Then you’ve come to the right place!

Here are some easy steps to treat your lips and actually make them soft and kissable once again!

Chapstick alone will not do anything.

See, the main ingredients are typically wax, petrolatum and the like, and these ingredients are non-permeable.

This is a fancy word to say they cannot penetrate.

Why?

They’re too thick (and molecularly too large).

This thickness is great to lock in moisture, but you have to feed your lips something first to TREAT the dryness and then lock in the moisture.

So here are the simple steps you need to take:

1. Apply a good amount of an eye cream to your lips. You want to apply a generous amount so that there’s a thick coating. Lips (like eyes) are a mucous membrane, and eye creams work very well on the lips to keep them soft and youthful!

2.  Leave this on for 5–10 minutes and allow it to soften the dry, dead skin.

3. Take your toothbrush and gently scrub your lips. This should work to slough off the dead skin cells.

4. Apply more eye cream to the lips (a think coat) and massage it in so that it penetrates.

5. Finally, you can apply your chapstick. Now that you’ve removed the dead skin and moisturized, the chapstick will work to lock in the moisture.

You can repeat this a couple more times if you need to.

Now all you have to do is enjoy the feel of your soft, smooth lips!

The Derma Divas.

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Some of her answers were very frustrating so I decided I would write them an email…

I thought I’d share it with you all.

Here is what I wrote: 

Hello;
I am an esthetician of over 14 years and I come from a family where my mother has been in the skin care field for over 35 years. I know we get a bad rap as estheticians and are not as ‘legitimate’ as dermatologists, which is very frustrating. What people don’t realize is that dermatologists are doctors that treat the skin as an organ (which it is), but they are not all necessarily knowledgeable when it comes to ’skin care’ (just as a doctor isn’t necessarily knowledgeable in nutrition) Two different birds. You see, they typically just treat the symptoms with a topical, an injection or a prescription.

As an esthetician, we deal more with skin care treatments and work with the skin and the client as a whole and on a repeated basis. It’s not just about fixing one thing. It’s about treating the person as a whole and looking at their lifestyle, diet, etc. to find where it’s not working and how to correct that. I have corrected many clients skin that were frustrated because they weren’t seeing any results with their dermatologist’s treatments.

I was just watching the dermatologist on your piece entitled ‘Skin Secrets to Make You Look Younger’ on August 21st, 2009, and although I agree with a lot of what the dermatologist said, there were a few things where this difference in practice to me was obvious.

First off, gravity (among the sun, smoking and other free-radical causing agents) plays a big part is aging and any type of reapeated creasing of the face.  For example, if someone constantly pulls on their face (or wrinkles their forehead in the same area, or smushes their face when they sleep in the same position), this repeated action WILL cause wrinkles/sagging. It’s common sense.

I also disagree when she said that using body lotion on the face won’t necessarily harm the skin, but that the person just won’t benefit from better ingredients that are in a product designed for the face. Depending on the skin you’re talking about, body lotion on the face could cause terrible breakouts and clogging. Unless the person using this body lotion in a pinch is older with insanely dry skin, trust me– it wouldn’t be pretty. And on the contrary, lactic and salicylic acids (in lower percentages and pH levels for home use) are actually not irritating to the skin and quite beneficial. It encourages cell renewal and if someone is prone to breakouts, this could help tremendously. Dermatologists have a knack for prescribing Retin-A to anyone who needs exfoliation, and this can be very drying and irritating if it’s given to the wrong person.

Lastly, it is untrue that stretch marks are not reversible to some degree. If the stretch mark is still new (it will have a slightly pink/reddish color), something can be done to improve it. If it’s white, then it’s irreversible.

I want to make clear that it’s not that I don’t respect dermatologists as doctors or their many years of study. Everything has it’s place. I just wanted to let you know that a knowledgeable esthetician can be of as much value, within our scope of practice.

Thank you,
Marcella Cardinal
www.myfacialfacts.com

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It often makes you wonder:

“Do I have rosacea or am I just sensitive?”

Obviously, if you have rosacea, your skin is sensitive.

However, just because you’re sensitive doesn’t necessarily mean you have rosacea…

See what we’re saying?

As we informed you in the last post of this same series, the determining factor is the persistence of the redness.

Only if it’s a pretty constant redness (which typically occurs on the cheeks, nose and chin), then you are probably dealing with rosacea.

Again, it is not known why rosacea develops, but it is most typically hereditary.

Who is more prone to having rosacea then?

It can occur among adults of any age, but generally it first begins appearing in your 30’s and 40’s.

Rosacea is more prevalent among fair-skinned people (for example of Irish, English or Eastern European ancestry).

It is more common in women, but usually more severe in men. Men can develop skin-colored papules (bumps that look like pimples, but that contain no pus). These typically occur on the nose, creating a condition called ‘rhinophyma’ which was what comedian W.C. Fields  signature physical attribute.

Why does rosacea occur?

The truth is it is not known. However, we can say it is typically hereditary.

So, a question you may not think to ask yourself about your rosacea is:

Can lack of stomach acid affect your rosacea?

According to a study published in the medical journal Lancet, rosacea may be linked to a lack of hydrochloric acid being produced in the stomach.

In another study, it was found that people suffering from rosacea lack the enzyme ‘lipase’ which is secreted by the pancreas.

Taking hydrochloric acid supplements or food enzymes to help digest your food better may actually improve the condition of your rosacea.

Food for thought- no punn intended (well, maybe a little…)

Interesting stuff, don’t you think?

Common triggers of rosacea are as follows:

• Emotional stress. Stress is the culprit of many health problems, and can affect rosacea (and decrease stomach acids).
• Learning stress management techniques, such as: yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises can help a lot!
• Hot baths and saunas
• Avoid these at all costs!!!
• Harsh skin care products mainly marketed for people with acne.
• Use gentle cleansers with no alcohol, menthol or camphor. Use mineral makeup. Minerals are antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.
• Scrubs
• Basically AVOID scrubs altogether…instead, opt for a gentle enzyme exfoliating mask instead.
• Exercise.
• Rosacea sufferers should avoid high intensity workouts.
• Instead choose lower impact exercises (yoga, Bar Method, pilates, etc.) preferably in cool, well-ventilated areas.
• Firm facial massages during a facial treatment.
• This stimulates too much circulation, which means more blood flow. Remember: you want to CALM the skin, not stimulate it.
• Opt for a lighter and shorter facial massage. The best is lymphatic drainage massage. Find a professional specialized in this technique.

How should you treat your skin?

Anything that calms the skin and strenghtens the capillary walls. One of our favorites serums to use during treatments and to recommend to clients for home care maintenance is Eminence’s Couperose-C treatment serum.

As we’ve mentioned in another post, serums are considered the treatment in your skin care regimen.

They’re designed to be smaller in molecule size to penetrate deeper than a moisturizer.

Think of it as the ‘corrective’ part of you skin care…in the case of rosacea, this is super important! (aside from wearing your daily broad-spectrum SPF, of course.)

When we have clients with extreme rosacea come in for a facial, they leave amazed at how fantastic their skin looks!

Even for days following the facial, they comment on how even-toned their skin looks (and this is after a gentle enzyme exfoliation and extractions!!)

The Couperose-C serum mentioned above is one of our secret weapons to achieve this! But you must wear it daily-preferably day and night.

In very extreme cases, there is a type of rosacea called ‘Ocular Rosacea’ where it can cause inflammation of the eyelids, mucous membranes (the pink part of the inside of the eyes and nose) and cornea.

Anything else you wondered or had questions about concerning rosacea?

Just let us know! Leave a comment below or write us directly at: questions@myfacialfacts.com

We would love to hear from you and look forward to helping you any way we can!

To your skin’s health!

The Derma Divas.

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We’re tackling a very important question Vivian had, and we hope that it will help you too.

Keep reading…

Hi Derma Divas;

I have noticing that I’m starting to get more and more broken capillaries. They started to almost look like spider veins. Is this rosacea?

Thank you!

Vivian Wu

Hi Vivian;

These symptoms could potentially be the beginning of rosacea, or they could also simply be a sign of sensitive skin.

Skin that has been exposed to a lot of radiation (from light and sun) can contribute to these capillaries showing.

Professionals refer to these capillaries as ‘telangiectasias’ (pronounced: ti-lan-jik-tay-zee-as).

As the skin thins out with age (and due to the constant sun exposure), these capillaries become more and more visible, as well as more exposed to environmental stress, such as pollution and radiation.

The walls of the capillaries are very fragile and can break very easily.

You definitely want to avoid using scrubs and be sure to use a broad spectrum sun block above everything else.

If and when the redness becomes persistent (particularly on the cheeks, nose and chin), then you’re probably dealing with the first signs of rosacea.

This is the key difference.

Rosacea is a chronic ailment with periods of activity (or what is more familiarly called ‘flare ups’) mixed with periods of non-activity.

Although it is not known what causes rosacea, it is typically believed to be hereditary and will gradually worsen over time if not recognized and treated early enough.

It is definitely long-term. It doesn’t ever ‘go away’…but it can improve!

So, what exactly causes the redness?…

The redness is caused by the capillaries under the skin and typically looks like a sunburn.

This reddening and flushing of the skin can appear also in between the brows and forehead.

Through continuous and repeated dilating or flushing, the walls of the capillaries begin to become weaker and lose their ability to contract, therefore remaining dilated.

By staying dilated, they become more and more noticeable.

What are things that affect or trigger your rosacea?

Well, perhaps you’ve heard that there are certain foods/beverages that can worsen this condition.

This is due to the fact that they cause the skin to flush.

Here are some of the no-no’s:

• Hot beverages (coffee, tea, soup, etc.)
• Alcohol
• Spicy foods such as salsa, chilli pepper, and so on…
• Some sufferers are sensitive to citrus fruits, soy and pizza.
• Food that either contain histamine or causes the body to release histamineb (an inflammatory) such as:
  • tomatoes, spinach, cheese, yoghurt, chocolate…
• Liver (due to its richness in the B vitamin Niacin).
• Yeast extract (bread is okay)
• Vinegar
• Eggplant
• Avocados
• Broad-leaf beans and pods, including lima, navy or pea.

Can the weather affect your skin as well?

Definitely!

Sun exposure, hot weather, cold weather (any extreme temperatures), wind (that causes chapped, dry skin) are all rosacea triggers.

We would recommend staying indoors as much as possible on more humid days and ALWAYS (and you know we mean always!) wear sunblock (and a hat!)

If you live in a colder climate, be sure to protect your face during the winter months with a good, soothing moisturizer and a scarf or skin mask to avoid wind burn.

Have you noticed pimples or acne with your redness?

Well, as the redness continues, it can be accompanied by small pimples, which are referred to as ‘acne rosacea’ because of their resemblance to teenage acne.

These pimples are caused by microscopic mite called ‘Dermodex folliculorum’.

Typically natural to the skin in small quantities, this mite is significantly more numerous in rosacea sufferers.

The mite provokes rosacea by clogging the skin follicles, which in turn trigger inflammatory and allergic reactions in the skin.

Stay tuned for part two of this important topic to learn more about rosacea and things to do and to avoid doing…

…until then…

Let us know if this helped you so far!

Be sure to submit your comment below…You know we love to hear from you!

To your skin’s health,

The Derma Divas.

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I know that to expand your horizons you have to be willing to lose sight of the shore, and I also know that change can sometimes feel uncomfortable (and scary!)

Right?

But I also know change is necessary and getting out of your comfort zone is always a good way to expand and evolve…

…And in running an after-Christmas errand, I had an idea:

For Christmas I got a pair of amazing shoes that were a bit too big on me, so I returned to the store to exchange them for a pair that was one size smaller.

However, although I knew I had gotten the correct size, I did notice they were a little snug and worried that they were now too small…

After thinking for a moment, I simply figured that as I wore them in, they would begin to mold to my feet and feel more comfortable, and I realized how this is a great metaphor for life and change.

At first, anything new (new ideas, new ways of thinking, a new job, a new relationship, etc.) will feel good, but foreign, and the fact that it doesn’t ‘fit perfectly’ right away might throw you off or make you doubt if it is right for you.

Don’t be so quick to judge!

If your gut tells you it’s right, but it still feels a little odd, give it time!

Like my new pair of shoes, once I walk and dance a bit in them, they’ll just begin to feel like a part of me. Naturally…organically.

Open yourself to a new life this year…

I wish you much happiness (remember: beauty begins on the inside!) and health for 2009.

You don’t have to look outside yourself for this…

Let it all begin with you!

Derma Diva Rosa and I look forward to getting to know you more and working towards the best your skin can be!

Happy New Year!!!

To you skin’s health,

Derma Diva Marcy.

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Can you believe it’s this time of year again?

Where did the year go?…

Next week it’ll be 2009 and we’ll be close to a decade into the new millenium.

The whole Y2K scare was almost 10 years ago!!!

Can you believe it?!

Doesn’t it seem like yesterday???

Well, this year Derma Diva Rosa, my brother, my father and myself decided to spend Christmas away from Los Angeles, in Paso Robles, 4 hours north of Lala Land (btw– my parents are actually divorced, but we still manage to spend the Holidays together as a family from time to time, which I feel so blessed for!)

It’s wine country up here and quite beautiful…it was something new we decided to try this year. To be honest, it’s working out quite nicely! This may actually become a family tradition.

It’s wonderful spending time together, reminiscing on ‘days back when’… and in talking about different people and events, I had an insight I wanted to share.

My father began recalling a story…well, it was more like a series of stories of someone he used to work with when we lived overseas, concerning a man named Dan.

To say my father disliked this man is somewhat of an understatement. Even though I remember hearing of Dan when I was a kid, it became apparent to me hearing it again as an adult, how frustrated and resentful my father still is towards him…someone he hasn’t seen or spoken to in decades!!

Apparently Dan got E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G he ever wanted, even if he wasn’t nearly as trained or qualified as the next guy. He was just someone that had the ‘art of b.s.’ (my father’s theory) and everything seemed to go his way, everytime.

My father was and still is in disbelief at Dan’s continuous ‘luck’ and how unfair he felt it was to himself and others. After all, they worked hard and were just as entitled.

HOWEVER, my mother revealed one key bit of information: ”I don’t remember Dan ever being unhappy. He always had a smile on his face”.

A lightbulb went off for me!

Derma Diva Rosa and I were later discussing that it wasn’t that this man sought to ‘fool’ others into giving him these opportunities knowing he was less than those around him, but that he truly believed he could do anything.

He believed in himself.

Dan had no limitations in his mind!! On the other hand, I see my father had nothing but limitations of what should and shouldn’t be possible.

The fact that Dan saw potential in himself to be anything he wanted, AND the fact that he was a happy, optimistic person, just projected good energy and brought him great opportunities!

At the same time, as my father and other’s became more bitter and resentful towards him, this just continued to send out more negative energy which brought them more things to validate their situation and gave them more material to complain about!

‘What a lesson to live by!’, I thought.

It has nothing to do with what others think of you, but what you think of yourself that makes all the difference. It’s what ‘makes or breaks’ your opportunities.

It’s what creates your ‘reality’.

The state of your inner world is what creates the reality that surrounds you…

I don’t think I’ll tell my dad, but Dan inspired me yesterday and gave me an ‘aha’ moment…(I have a feeling this would definitely piss him off even more!)

I wish each and every one of you a year of limitless potential within yourself and the ability to make any of your dreams come true!

I remember once reading that babies don’t know limitations (I mean obviously, right?) and in the process of learning to walk, they fall down plenty of times before being able to stand.

However, they never think to themselves ‘I keep failing, so I guess I can’t do it. I’ll stop trying’. The same should be for us.

To your skin’s health (and your happiness!)

Derma Diva Marcy.

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Who doesn’t have questions, right?

What’s wonderful is that even professionals get stumped every once in awhile concerning their clients’ skin, which is the question we’re answering in today’s post.

You’ll notice that we’ll be posting more and more questions people have and providing answers right here on our blog…of course we still encourage you to keep writing and asking. After all, that’s what we’re here for!

So, here we go!

Dear Derma Divas-

One lady [client] I had used to break out (normal pimples) in the cheek area…lymph node/cheek bone area. Now her skin is clear. [She has] soft but smooth, red bumps that are only visible WITHOUT makeup. As if it’s under the skin? She has exfoliated…no result. Tried many different things. What is the cause of this?

Kate

Well Kate, there are a few things going on here.

First let’s look at the area the break outs were occuring…

Accoring to the art of ‘face mapping’ (an Asian diagnostic ‘tool’ for the body where different areas of the face represent the interal areas of the body), break outs in those areas are related to respiratory distress.

Asian cultures believe that many parts of our bodies (feet, hands, ears, spine, face, etc.) reflect or correspond to different organs in the body.

If the person is a smoker or suffers from allergies, congestion can show in those areas you mentioned.

The red, smooth spots you describe are most likely the remnants of pimples. Those pimples produced an inflammation in the skin, causing what is called ‘post-inflammatory pigmentation’ and according to the color of the person’s skin (in this case your client’s skin was probably very fair), this pigmentation can be different shades from red to brown.

After the pimple is healed, it may take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to disappear.

In this case, here is what we would recommend to diminish the pigmentation and treat/prevent further break outs:

• Exfoliation with a mild glycolic peel (or a lactic peel if they’re very sensitive) would be the first step in their facial treatment with you (either of these exfoliants are better than a scrub). For home use they should continue using a light glycolic treatment 1 to 2 times per week in between their facials (we like Philosopy Oxygen Peel).
  • Exfoliation is good because it helps get rid of the accumulation of dead cells that is clogging the pores and not allowing the skin to breathe properly. This traps more toxins inside and diminishes the oxygen intake that helps nourish the cells and kill bacteria.

• Oxygenation of the skin should follow after exfoliation. You want to use serums and moisturizers that contain stabilized hydrogen peroxide. We recommend Karin Herzog’s Vita-A-Kombi moisturizer because it helps the delivery of oxygen, water and vitamins A and E. It’s for normal, combination and sensitive or dry skin…

• Another ingredient that helps oxygenate the skin is Tissue Respiratory Factor (sacchromyces ceverisiae -say that ten times fast!) It’s contained in yeast extract and is efficient in trapping oxygen, which is essential in keeping the skin youthful and glowing. This is the main ingredient in DDF’s Dramatic Radiance TRF moisturizer.

• Nutritional supplements that support the digestive system, such as digestive enzymes, in combination with acidophilus or bifidus, will help in replenishing the friendly bacteria in the digestive tract.

• To give well-rounded advice concerning the treatment of breakouts we also recommend that your client get Lymphatic Drainage Massage (LMD). The lymph system in the body helps clean the body’s tissues and reinforces the immune system. It’s important to make sure though that the person performing the Lymph Drainage is certified to do so. A lot of professionals claim to do LDM but in reality it’s just a regular massage. LMD is a highly specialized massage (extremely light in pressure with a lot of pulsating moves) that needs to be certified by a reputable school. Dr. Vodder from Austria was the pioneer in this technique.

We hope that helps you in treating and recommending treatment for your client’s concerns!

To your (and your client’s) skin’s health!

The Derma Divas.

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When my mother and I undertook this whole business, we didn’t realize all the bits and pieces it would take to get things moving.

I could pretend it’s all been a walk in the park, but like anything worth pursuing in life, it’s had its challenges, let me tell you!

For the last month, I really hit a wall. It’s affected everything in my life, including our blog (which you may have noticed!)

We’re getting the ball rolling again, and I have faith that things will work out for the best, even though sometimes it seems too overwhelming.

Can you recall a time when you felt this way?

Were you super excited or enthusiastic about something and have all the challenges worn you down?

Have you been able to get yourself out of this rut and push past the discomfort?

Well, get up and dust yourself off!

Let’s make a deal: We’ll do it together.

No matter where you are in life, or what challenges you’re dealing with, we are here letting you know we support you.

It can be done!

Life can be anything you want it to be. It’s true.

What are you willing to make out of it?

You may be wondering what this has to do with skin care, and it does…

…in an indirect way.

You see, your beauty runs deeper than just your skin. I know…how cliche!

But it’s true.

Our job is to educate you on your skin and how to preserve and treat it more effectively, and how to get the results you want.

But lotions, potions and makeup will not do it alone!

Nope. It starts from within.

As I was reading my new book last night: “Happy For No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out” by Marci Shimoff, I got to thinking:

Am I TRULY happy?

Which leads me to ask you:

Are YOU truly happy?

By this I don’t just mean sometimes or when things go your way, but rather all the time, IN SPITE of what’s going on around you.

When you find that peace, it reflects outward and enhances your beauty.

You’ve seen it…when you’re very happy people describe you as BEAMING. Or when you’re in love…you RADIATE happiness and this makes you MORE beautiful!

By the same token, when you’re depressed or sad, your skin looks more sallow and you know people notice the difference! It’s THAT apparent.

Did you know that when you’re happy there is a ‘specific, measurable physiological state characterized by distinct brain activity, heart rhythms, and body chemistry?’

Yes! When you’re happy, not only do you feel lighter, more alive and energetic, but there’s an increase in oxygen absorption (oxygen is essential to the life of your cells and gives you more beautiful, glowing skin!), dilation of blood vessels (with more blood comes more oxygen), and muscle relaxation.

And the opposite is true when we’re angry/depressed/anxious/fearful. Our muscles tense up, our blood vessels constrict and oxygen absorption decreases.

You know first hand what stress (definitely not a happy emotion) does for your health and skin.

As far as stress and the skin goes, one of my clients’ main complaints is about cystic breakouts…not to mention how it ages you faster.

So far from what I’ve read, here are some principles to get you started:

• What expands makes you happier!
• Choose the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that give you a feeling of ‘expansion’ or are uplifting…yes, we do have the ability to choose them!
• Remember-the universe is out to help us!
• I know that there are a lot of sad and horrible things in the world, and this is not to deny that fact. However, Marci suggests just assuming the universe is on your side, even if it isn’t obvious…try it on for size at least a couple of weeks. No harm in that, right?
• The more we show gratitude in our life, the more things we’ll get to be grateful for.
• No matter how short you think your list is, begin there. If it’s for the great parking space, or for the helpful customer service representative, or the fact that you were able to catch up on sleep. No matter how small, be grateful for that!

The point of all of this is to get you to think of yourself as a multi-dimensional being.

What good is all the greatest and most expensive beauty products (or any material thing, really) if you’re not happy?

Because no matter what you have or how much you have, it’ll never be enough.

It’s time to be happy right now.

Make ‘being happy’ a part of your beauty regimen!

As I continue through the book, I’ll share with you things that helped me. Let’s talk about it!

Check out Marci’s book “Happy For No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out”. I want to know what you’re getting out of the book and what things you can be thankful for right now…doesn’t have to be anything big.

Let me start: I’m thankful for feeling inspired again, for almost having my car paid off, for a beautiful, sunny and warm day, and for being able to stay warm on the colder days…

To your happiness,

Derma Diva Marcy.

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Have you ever come across a product with excellent ingredients that only makes your skin itchy, and leaves your skin feeling dry when it’s supposed to do the exact opposite?

Have you ever been recommended a product that’s worked wonders for 75% of everyone that’s used it, but for some reason it just gives you an adverse reaction?

This has to do with the chirality of the products’ ingredients, my friends.

There are many products out there that have excellent formulations and ingredients, but regardless won’t work to their full potential.

In some cases, not only are these products ineffective, but they can actually cause allergic reactions and release free-radicals, among other things.

Researchers in skin care and pharmaceutical industries are becoming wise to the importance of the chirality of ingredients.

What is it you ask?

Well, let us tell you…

The word ‘chiral’ (which rhymes with ‘spiral’) is derived from the Greek word meaning ‘handedness’.

Researchers are finding that molecules have two sides that are mirror-images of each other (in the same way our hands are).

In other words, each molecule exists in either a right or left-handed form (or more accurately: right or left isomers). These are marked as D-isomer and L-isomer.

Up until now, chemists have been using both isomers simultaneously in products, which will give three possible results:

• The body will recognize the ‘useful’ part and discard the part it doesn’t need.
• The incompatible side will be toxic and harmful to the body and cause excess free-radical production.
• Each isomer will cancel each other out and make the product completely ineffective.

Let’s consider Vitamin C as an example: D-ascorbic acid and L-ascorbic acid.

Vitamin C is known for its many wonderful properties, among them: increasing the immune function of the body, stimluating collagen synthesis and being a strong antioxidant.

This vitamin in its left isomer (L-ascorbic acid) lives up to its great reputation, but in its right isomer (D-ascorbic acid) can cause dryness, itching and free-radical production…

Our bodies are chirally-sensitive!!

By looking at the list of ingredients on a product, it should be easy to detect if chirally correct ingredients are being used by their D– or L– preface.

Very few skin care companies are actually applying this revolutionary discovery of isolating molecules into their different isomers, instead using both simultaneously in their formulations.

Chirally correct ingredients will not cause side-effects!

Keep your eyes open for more on this topic…

For any of your skin care questions or concerns, be sure to write us at: questions@myfacialfacts.com. For comments, be sure to leave one below.

We’d LOVE to hear from you!

As you know, we’ve been hard at work on a surprise for you, so if you want to be the first to have access to it and more great information like what you just read (before anyone else), be sure to fill out the information below….

We hope you’re healthy, happy and well…

To your skin’s health!

The DermaDivas.

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Some of these ingredients aren’t necessarily new, but instead ingredients that have been around that are now being ‘discovered’ for their many properties we were once unaware of.

How do you know which ingredients are good for your skin?

Haven’t you tried products with ingredients some people swear by that seem to do nothing, or worsen your skin?

What is the mystery behind ingredients?

So many people insist on using a product because it’s endorsed by a celebrity they love, or because their best friend uses it.

In many cases, this can be the worst thing you do to your skin. Remember: your skin is unique!

The key lies in knowing your exact skin type and condition. Once you know your starting point, you can customize a skin care regimen that’s just for you and effectively treat your skin concerns (acne, brown spots, aging, and so on).

Your skin type is determined by genetics: oily, dry, combination, etc. This cannot be changed.

In addition to knowing your skin type, it’s important to factor in your skin condition, which is determined by many factors: eating habits, environment (pollution, humidity, dryness, cold…), as well as your stress level, and whether or not you’re taking medications, etc…

For example, all these other factors can suddenly sensitize your skin (when you weren’t really sensitive before), or even make your skin feel rough and dry when you used to feel oily.

So how do you know what skin type and condition you are?

Well, this is a big hint into what the Derma Divas have been up to!

You don’t want to miss what we have for you…

If you want to receive an opportunity to check out our secret project, be sure to fill out the form at the bottom of this page. This will guarantee you 48 hour priority before it is released to the public.

Be the first to get in on the surprise!

(we’re so secretive!)

To your skin’s health!

The Derma Divas.

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