The Gene-ius — Skin Clinic

The importance of a good nighttime skincare regimen cannot be overstated. While your morning regimen is all about protecting the skin, your evening skincare routine is the time to focus on correcting any damage. During the day, our skin is exposed to pollutants, UV rays, dirt, and other cell-damaging elements. With a proper evening skincare regimen, it’s possible to undo the damage and rejuvenate the skin. Certain ingredients work best at night when the skin is in repair mode. Ingredients are absorbed better in the evening and there is not an issue with the sun inactivating them.   How to...

With so many specialized products out there, it can be hard to tell what you really need for your skin. If you've got concerns in the eye area, an eye serum may actually be the best choice for you. Read on to learn about this amazing style of product, and see if you need to add it to your routine.  Why should you be using an eye serum? Eye serums operate on the same premise that that face serums use, but they focus on, of course, issues around the eye area. Both eye and face serums are focused on treating...

In the world of skincare, products that claim to include only natural ingredients have seen a huge uptick in popularity. Conversely, products that include ingredients like silicone have often been called out and demonized as damaging, even dangerous for skin. “I’ve heard from the esthetic community that silicones form a barrier over your skin that can lead to a host of negative outcomes like trapping sebum, bacteria and dead skin cells,” says Jessica McLaughlin, HydroPeptide esthetician. “Many think it increases acne breakouts or prevents moisture from reaching your skin.” Despite these claims, skincare chemists and dermatologists have argued that silicone...

We get it, the neck and décolleté aren't windows to the soul (like your eyes) and they're never going to be the source of endless compliments (Can you imagine someone telling you your neck is glowing? Creepy...) But as you age, if you aren't taking care of your neck and décolleté, they can be the first thing to give away how old you really are. So, in the interest of keeping that information hidden for as long as possible, we've compiled some of our favorite at-home steps to taking care of yourself below the face.  1. Cleansing Extended  This first step is about as simple...