Anti-Aging — Skin Clinic

The search for effective ingredients in skincare can be intimidating, with ever-changing trends sending mixed messages about what you really need in your routine. Peptides have recently become a popular topic with skincare brands, but this buzzy category of ingredients isn’t new to the skincare scene. Peptides are a powerful spectrum of ingredients that can make a significant, positive impact on your skin health, but it’s important to understand how they work to make sure you’re incorporating them correctly into your routine. What are peptides in skincare? “Peptides are short strands of 2-100 amino acids — essentially fragments of proteins...

What is Gua Sha? If you are not already familiar with facial Gua Sha, it's time to get to know this ancient Chinese facial sculpting technique. Dating back centuries, Gua Sha has been used by acupuncturists and traditional Chinese medicine doctors to help alleviate everything from heat stroke and headaches to the common cold as well as body aches and pains. The word "Sha" refers to the redness on the skin that appears after the treatment and ultimately triggers the skin to renew itself. The aesthetic benefits of Gua Sha were discovered almost by accident. When acupuncturists performed the Eastern...

When you’re looking to make changes to your skin, one of the most important steps to add into your routine is a serum. Serums are essentially the “treatment” step of a skincare routine. They’re formulated with a higher percentage of active ingredients than most moisturizers, and they’re meant to be layered closest to the skin for maximum absorption. HydroPeptide’s serums are designed to address the most common skincare concerns, from excess oil production to fine lines and wrinkles. Read on to determine which HydroPeptide serum is best for you. For the Wrinkle Warrior: Around age 25, collagen production in the...