In order to understand what liposomes do when formulated in skin care preparations one must first understand what a liposome is. Perhaps the most concise definition that I have seen comes from Wikipedia: “A liposome is a spherical vesicle having at least one lipid bilayer. The liposome can be used as a vehicle for administration of nutrients and pharmaceutical drugs.” The only … [Read more...]
The Back of the Bottle: Bizarre Ingredients
Question: Every time I open a magazine there seem to be new skin care products with some really bizarre ingredients. What gives? Skin care and cosmetics are a multi-billion dollar business and, just when you think it can not get any more competitive, it somehow manages to. Skin care companies are therefore constantly striving to find some edge that they can use to d … [Read more...]
How to Shave Properly
Written by Robb Gorman I am asked, every day, by my clients and, by aestheticians, whenever I speak publicly, how to shave properly. It’s a loaded topic and one that creates apprehension among men and professionals alike. To that end, I wanted to give you something that, I hope, can help. A tutorial. Use this to familiarize yourself with How to Shave Properly. Then, cut i … [Read more...]
Rita Laurinaityte – Ombre Brows
Permanent make-up artist and instructor, Founder of Baltic Brows Academy, distributor of NPM INTERNATIONAL Lithuania. Here to talk about Ombre Brows. I’m really happy now I got opportunity to talk about my technique Ombre brows in SPA CANADA MAGAZINE. For this I would thank my previous studies and profession in architecture. My path to permanent make-up world was very c … [Read more...]
Jojoba Oil – The Back of the Bottle
Question: One of my friends swears that Jojoba Oil is the best natural skin moisturizer and also claims that it is great for treating acne. Is she right? I will start out by pointing out something that, while it may seem like splitting hairs, is actually quite important. Jojoba oil, which is extracted from the seeds of the Jojoba plant; is not technically an oil. It is ac … [Read more...]