Wednesday, February 4, 2009

SKN basics -Less is More!

When it comes to skin care, less is often more. Success of a good skin care routine isn’t measured by how many products we use or how many steps we take. The secret is to choose fewer products which means you’re more likely to actually use them and actually gain their benefits. Fewer products also means fewer chances of irritation. Ingredients are key when choosing the skin care product that’s right for you. Here are some tips to help you choose what you really need.

It’s all about prevention. Choose a product that helps reverse the damages as well as prevent from further damage and aging. Looking for products with Vitamin C and E is the first step. These are common antioxidants with supporting evidence.

Next is to choose a product with the active ingredients near the top of the list. You want the ingredients advertised on the bottle to be in an effective concentration so the product will work. A well designed treatment protocol doesn’t have one miraculous ingredient that will do everything. Instead, a good skin care product will combine many active agents necessary for its specific role. In Chinese Medicine, several herbs are often mixed together in a formula to help each other work more effectively.

Lastly, avoid common cosmetic ingredients such as parabens, phthalates and sodium lauryl sulphate which have been linked to increased cancer risks. Find out more about these cosmetic chemicals in our upcoming blogs.


For all the reasons mentioned above, the favourite product of the month is the Jade & Ginseng Cleansing Cream for Face and Eyes which can be purchased online http://www.sknclinic.ca/shop/