If you suffer from rosacea, you know that certain triggers can cause a flare-up. The holidays wreak havoc with our skin anyway because of the stress, lack of sleep, and dietary changes that we subject ourselves to during the holidays. For people with rosacea, alcohol may be the biggest culprit for a red face that … Continue reading
Do you have a skin care and beauty fanatic on your holiday shopping list this year? If so, take a look at our top ten list of cosmetic gifts and stocking stuffers that won’t break the bank. 1. IT Cosmetics Brushes IT Cosmetics offers a wide range of makeup brushes, from small concealer brushes to … Continue reading
Baumann Skin Type DSNW® is one of the more challenging skin types, since it has several different characteristics that need to be addressed in your skin care regimen. The DSNW skin type is characterized by dryness, sensitivity, non-pigmentation, and wrinkles. This skin type has an impaired barrier, so using the proper barrier repair moisturizer is crucial, … Continue reading
Emollients are commonly used ingredients in cosmetic products to help make your skin soft and smooth. They are usually lipids (fats), oils, silicones, or chemical additives such as propylene glycol. They may also be categorized as occlusive agents, humectants, or barrier repair ingredients. All the word “emollient” really tells you is that its function is … Continue reading
Humectants are substances that have the ability to draw in moisture from their surrounding environment. Your skin naturally contains humectants such as hyaluronic acid, which is responsible for giving your complexion its plump, youthful appearance. For this same reason, hyaluronic acid is a popular ingredient in many dermal fillers used to plump your skin and … Continue reading
Yes! Your moisturizer can dramatically affect the efficacy and side effects of the other products in your regimen. Plus, if you struggle with dry or irritated skin, finding the right moisturizer is an essential step to getting smoother, more comfortable skin. For these reasons, it is so important that you find the right moisturizer that … Continue reading
Our skin contains a built-in barrier system that serves two main purposes: 1) to hold in water and 2) to keep irritants, allergens, and other harmful particles out. Many different factors can affect the health and functionality of your skin’s barrier, including genetics, your Baumann Skin Type®, and the environment in which you live. If … Continue reading
You are probably used to seeing the term P. acnes in research studies and other articles that discuss acne-causing bacteria. P. acnes is short for Propionibacterium acnes, which, until recently, has been the scientific name for the specific type of bacteria that is known to cause acne. Now, you might also see this same bacteria’s … Continue reading
Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It is comprised of three main layers: the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. The epidermis is the topmost layer of skin – the one you can see and feel on the surface. It contains four to five layers (depending on body location), each with an important role. … Continue reading
Much new research is going on about the skin and gut microbiome and how they affect skin health. In order to understand this research and interpret the often misleading marketing claims of skin care products that claim to target the microbiome, you need to be familiar with the terminology. This article will cover four important … Continue reading
