Does Water Hardness Affect Skin? Hard water is tap water that’s high in minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Hard water isn’t harmful, except the minerals prevent your soap from sudsing. Some people think that hard water is more likely to cause a rash than soft water. Take a recent patient of mine: he moved his [...]
Monthly Archives: February 2011
Which Comes First, Toners, Creams, or Serums?
It’s complicated; you have a cabinet full of toners, creams and serums and you don’t know what goes on when. Using products in the wrong order could mean you’re not getting the most for your money. Here’s a guide to make it easy for you. 1. Toners Toners are astringents, which means they contract tissue [...]
An Unwanted Yoga Partner: Fungus
Yoga is good for your mind and body, including your skin. Yoga mats, on the other hand, might not be. Using someone else’s yoga mat for an hour could lead to an infection. Fungus infections are common and appear as athlete’s foot, toenail fungus, and ringworm. Unfortunately, the fungus can survive on surfaces like mats [...]
