Men, Skin Care Is Part of Your Health!
Canoe Group December 1, 2023 Men

“As a dermatologist, my opinion is that the #1 problem in men’s skincare can be summed up in one word: NEGLECT.” -Dr. Susan Evans, MD, Expert Contributor to the Dr. Oz Show Men’s health goes beyond working out and eating right. If you’re not taking care of your skin, you’re disregarding a major portion of […]

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Ancient Beauty Secrets Are In Your Medicine Cabinet
Canoe Group November 24, 2023 beauty

We look at the ingredients beloved by ancient Greeks, Romans, and the Chinese and the products they’re in today.  Skincare has been evolving for thousands of years. It should be no surprise that our ancient ancestors were just as concerned about preserving and treating their skin as we are today with the natural ingredients around […]

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To Squeeze or Not to Squeeze
Canoe Group November 10, 2023 Skin Care Routine

The Hamlet-esque question we all contemplate in the bathroom mirror. An unexpected whopper just showed up on your face. Like a mosquito bite or scab, you want to touch it. You want to pick at it. You really, really want to pop it. But should you? While most skin care professionals would prefer you leave […]

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Clean Out Your Cosmetic Bag…and Other Quick Skin Care Habits
Canoe Group November 6, 2023 Uncategorized

Keeping it simple with 6 habits that will make all the difference for anyone with busy routines.    I’ll be the first to admit that I’m the worst when it comes to keeping up good beauty habits. And why? I know they’ll improve my skin and preserve it over time. But it’s easy to get […]

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Sweat Is Good For My Skin?
Canoe Group November 3, 2023 Skin Care Science

Let’s call it a sparkle! Sweating has gotten a bad reputation. And I mean, it’s not surprising. It’s the ultimate “scheeve”, or Ew, when someone sweaty brushes up against you, or leaves a seat with a ring of sweat. We associate sweating with acne, BO, poor hygiene and smelly locker rooms. We can be honest. […]

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The Best Face Moisturizer: Is There Such a Thing?
Canoe Group October 27, 2023 best & worst

It all depends on your skin type. Have you seen a moisturizer advertised as “the best”? Tread carefully. Skincare products are highly subjective to your skin type. And we’re not talking just Dry or Oily. When choosing our skincare, we should also consider our age, our skin tendencies, our personal skincare goals, our habits, our […]

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Know Your City, Know Your Skin
Canoe Group October 20, 2023 best & worst

The best and worst cities for healthy skin. Where we live matters to our skin. Is the water where we live particularly hard? Are the UV rays higher than average? Is there air pollution? Is the weather humid or dry?  If you’ve traveled around, you might have noticed that your skin slightly, or drastically, changes […]

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The Best Under-the-Radar Natural Skincare Brand
Canoe Group October 6, 2023 best & worst

This under-the-radar skincare brand has been around for nearly 50 years!   In 2018, the then-newly-minted royal, Meghan Markle, suddenly came under extreme scrutiny but dazzled the world with her radiant skin. Eminence, was her reply. We know, the thought that Meghan loves Eminence Organic Skincare will likely predispose you to either hate or love […]

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Travel and Sample Sizes: The Best Way To Try New Products
Canoe Group September 29, 2023 Did you know?

Unsure if a product is right for you? Get a sample size. Going on a trip pack-light kind of trip? Snag a travel size.   SkinMedix sample and travel sizes are the best way to discover new skincare and beauty products. Sample top products from high-end brands before you splurge on the big bottle. We […]

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4 Skin Care Personalities: Which Are You?
Canoe Group September 22, 2023 quick tip

Minimalist, Trend-Seeker, Quick Fixer, or Connoisseur?   I’ve been a minimalist since childhood. While my friends were chatty about the last skincare and makeup products, hair wands, and gels, taking a mall trip to visit Sephora and spending their allowance on little vials of this or that, I was happily clueless.  Today, as I start […]

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