Category Archives: Skin Care

How to care for your skin.

The Truth about Vitamin C for your Skin

Have you ever gone to your favorite pharmacy or shop that sells skin care products and been overwhelmed with all the  products containing Vitamin C. Creams, lotions, potions, serums and more.   Where to start? WHY is vitamin C important for … Continue reading

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Coconut oil in Skin Treatment

Coconut oil has been used for a long time for use on the skin.  Not surprisingly it  can be used successfully  for skin hydration safely.  Currently it is being used both in hair care products as well as skin care … Continue reading

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Peptides in Skincare Products

You have heard about  skincare products with peptides , but do you know what they are? Peptides can help reduce fine and moderate wrinkles by increased collagen production. There are several that have shown to exhibit significant improvement, but not … Continue reading

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Aging Gracefully

The benefits of cosmetic treatments can be enjoyed at any age. As one ages, there is a loss of tissue volume which can create a tired or sunken appearance. This is where fillers are successfully used, restoring volume and giving … Continue reading

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Chemical Peels and Acne

Do the words “chemical peel” bring to mind images from a sitcom where one of the ladies has pieces of skin falling off?  or a snake shedding its skin? There is a lot of misunderstanding about “peels”.  Done in a doctors … Continue reading

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Rosacea – What’s New

Significant new treatments have emerged lately for rosacea. Rosacea usually involves chronic redness of the skin, sometimes with broken blood vessels or capillaries.  It is important to avoid heat, or triggers such as alcohol or spicy foods.  In the past … Continue reading

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Cleansing Tips for Acne or Sensitive Skin

Over and over we hear clients saying how they love to scrub daily to “clean” their skin.    Broken capillaries and acne can become worse with this approach. Gentle cleansers and appropriate techniques should be used instead. At Clarite, we … Continue reading

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