Sensitive Subject: Make that subjects. Lots of them. 1 in 4 people are allergic to common skin care and cosmetic ingredients. And, like eczema and other allergies, these numbers are on the rise. Below, we go through skin allergies by the numbers and what you can do to prevent reactions.
You really can achieve your skin goals. But like most resolutions - and goals in general - you need a clear action plan. Start by setting S.M.A.R.T. Skin Goals. Next, visit our for a "skin-depth" consultation and a comprehensive plan customized just for you.
SKIN: exfoliate! Both on the surface with any of our Cleansing Scrubs as well as at the cellular level with a good micro-exfoliant like our Superskin Toners for aging, dark spots and acne. TREAT: spotless Treat away dark blemishes and give skin a lit-from-within radiance with Illuminants+ Brilliance Treatments and an Armada Sun + Light Screen (remember, indoor lights are proven to cause dark spots).
Summer Skin Care Tips By HOLLY BYERLY
Holly is our senior esthetician, in charge of VMV’s international spa treatment development, and your skin’s biggest advocate! Experience her “skinsightful” care at VMV Skin-Specialist Boutique at 227 Mott Street New York, NY 10012, or call 212 226 7309
There once was a girl who watched wedding television shows endlessly. She dreamed of lace, pearls, diamonds and trying on dress after dress after dress until ultimately the perfect one brought her to tears. Flowers, diamonds and fresh linens danced through her head, and every imaginable moment was bursting with love and glitter…fast forward to me sitting in a conference room on my lunch break, practically getting hung up on by a bridal shop employee. She didn’t want to take the time to think of options for navigating around my polyester allergy. This is one of the most well known names in bridal store chains, by the way.
Yes, you can wear makeup even with picky skin!
If you’re worried about breaking out in zits and other types of acne because you have oily skin, this skincare regimen by BeautyMNL can help save the day.
Rosacea has a “complex, multifactorial pathophysiology”* with causes including skin barrier dysfunction (leading to skin sensitivity), photo-damage, excessive pro-inflammatories, and Demodex folliculorum. Management requires education, prevention (a patch test can be invaluable here, as can sun avoidance and a daily indoor-outdoor sun and light screen), proper skin care, and, in some cases, medication.* A reliable method for managing the condition includes the following steps:
Unless you decide to do an indoor triathlon (there are some), it is guaranteed that you will spend a large amount of time outdoors training and during the race itself. Depending on the triathlon distance you are training for, chances are you will be exposed to the sun rays for a minimum of 5 hours to upwards of 15 hours per week.
