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As Korean skincare trends have taken the world by storm, products such as toners and essences have gained in popularity for their brightening, hydrating and balancing effects. Read on to learn more about how to use these products to give your skincare routine a major upgrade. Step 1: Cleanse Cleansing before you apply a toner is an important step because it removes the dirt, debris and dead skin that can collect on the surface of skin throughout the day or night. A toner may remove additional dirt after your cleanse, but it shouldn’t be relied upon to clean the skin...

  Collagen has been a popular topic in anti-aging and skin health for a long time, but what does it really mean to lose collagen? Learn more about this important protein and determine the right steps you should take to preserve your collagen.  What is collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, accounting for about one-third of its protein composition. It’s one of the major building blocks of bones, skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Collagen is also found in many other body parts, including blood vessels, corneas, and teeth. You can think of it as the “glue”...

One of the oldest forms of self-care, the practice of gua sha is a Chinese massage technique that has been shown to reduce inflammation and even prevent signs of aging. Some of the many benefits include:   Helps produce collagen  Softens fine lines and wrinkles  Decreases puffiness and inflammation  Diminishes dark circles  Brightens complexion  Sculpts facial muscles  Releases tension How to use a Gua Sha?  The best method is to use gentle pressure and using a combination of short & long strokes in the direction of the lymphatic flow. Lymph nodes are located beneath the surface of the skin. Easy, feather-like strokes is all it takes to flush the lymph into your body’s...

Chloe Hallion, HydroPeptide Esthetician   When I first started working out, I noticed that I was getting a lot more breakouts. Not only was I working out with more intent but I was also in the process of changing my diet and incorporating more water into my daily consumption. I knew that eating a more balanced diet and drinking more water would help clear my acne, but it wasn't quite doing the trick. Having both a passion for fitness and skin care, I knew I needed to improve my overall complexion. I continued to do my morning and evening skincare...

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...