The Gene-ius — Skin Clinic

Trends come and go within the skincare community, but peptides remain a timeless staple in skincare, and for good reason. Broadly, peptides are small chains of amino acids that occur naturally within the skin. They are small enough to be absorbed, but large enough to make a huge impact in your skin’s natural processes. Since peptides are found naturally within the skin, they are extremely gentle and cause little to no irritation. Collagen-Boosting Peptides Peptides are a great partner for many skincare issues, but they are particularly good at preventing the loss of collagen within the skin. Over time, collagen...

Chloe Hallion, Licensed Esthetician   Maskne is a new skincare issue that many are dealing with as we protect ourselves from COVID19. We sat down with licensed esthetician Chloe Hallion to discuss the causes and solution for tackling this big issue.  What causes Maskne? Maskne is a growing skin concern due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We are now wearing masks whenever we are around others or in a public setting. Because of this, our skin is stripped of natural oils and moisturizer once we put our masks on. Due to clogged pores and dry skin, we end up developing acne underneath our...

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...

  Nowadays there are so many ingredients that purport to help improve skin’s elasticity, brightness, and collagen production, but few are more studied and widely accepted then Vitamin C. For years, research has shown how using vitamin C topically can have huge benefits for skin. If you’re still on the fence about adding this powerful ingredient to your routine, read on. There are various forms of vitamin C that are often included in skincare, but the most popular is called L-ascorbic acid. “L-ascorbic acid has long been the gold standard for vitamin C in skincare, because it is the raw...

New year’s resolutions are famous for being nearly impossible to uphold, but they can also be a great opportunity to push yourself to try new things. Since skincare is a part of self-care, we’ve come up with a few very simple, even enjoyable resolutions you can set for yourself so that you’ll be sure to make your goals happen and see real skincare results. Resolution 1: To moisturize every day Even for the most dedicated skincare lover, sometimes life can get in the way of doing your entire 12 step skincare routine. If you were to have 30 seconds in...