Written by Dr. Emma, MD Edited by Marc Gamboa People are becoming more and more conscious towards their health and general physical appearance. The use of natural ingredients in skin care products has tremendously increased over the past few years. One of the most popular amongst them is olive oil. Since ancient times, it has […]
Written by Dr. Emma, MD Edited by Marc Gamboa Native to Northern Mexico, Southern United States and southern Arizona, jojoba oil is extracted from seeds of jojoba, a plant scientifically known as “Simmondsia Chinensis”. Jojoba oil constitutes for approximately 50% by weight of jojoba seed. Unlike most other vegetable oils, it is devoid of triglycerides […]
Everyone loves the look of matte, shine-free skin (we even have a product for that here), but this year and especially this summer, one of the biggest beauty trends will be glowy skin. Not to be confused with slick, oily skin, but rather skin that looks healthy and radiant. Here are some tips to give […]
Written by Dr. Emma, MD Edited by Marc Gamboa One of the highly regarded herbal medicines, Ginseng, is a plant that is native to China, Korea, and Siberia. The name ginseng is derived from Greek language that means “cure for all”. It has been used for more than 4,000 years in China owing to its […]
Written by Dr. Emma, MD Edited by Marc Gamboa Vitamin C (also called ascorbic acid or ascorbate) is a water-soluble, essential nutrient needed by human body for normal growth and development. Here the word “essential” means, we neither synthesize nor store this vitamin in the body. Unlike fat soluble vitamins, water-soluble vitamins are readily excreted […]
One of the healthiest beverages on the planet, green tea has its origins 4,000 years back in China where it was used as medicine for relief of headaches and as an anti-depressant. Due to its numerous health benefits, it is now consumed by a large number of people around the world. China, Japan, Vietnam and […]
Written by Dr. Emma, MD Edited by Marc Gamboa Maintenance of healthy skin doesn’t only depends on healthy eating, taking plenty of water and exercise, rather you have to use certain beauty care products in order to protect your skin from seasonal attacks and for the glowing smoother skin. There are a lot of natural […]
Written by Dr. Emma, MD Edited by Marc Gamboa Also called as “plant of immortality” and “wand of heaven”, this spiky, green gem succulent plant is a member of genus “Aloe” that grows wild in tropical climates around the world. Known for its agricultural and medicinal use, aloe vera has a rich history of ancient […]
It’s horrible. It can be painful, itchy, and irritating. But more importantly, it’s red, bumpy, and it’s on your face. I suffered from acne far before any of my friends. It started in Grade 6, my first breakout, and it only got worse from there. First year university I experienced cystic acne: tough, red, painful […]
You’ve probably seen quite a few products on the market that claim to “minimize pores”. Before you snatch up that product expecting miraculous results, know that there is nothing you can do to get rid of your pores. Your skin has and needs those pores. For some people it’s obvious, for others they are barely […]
Choosing a cologne can be a bit of a challenge and knowing how fragrances and colognes work can help you choose the scent or combination of scents that best suit your personality, style, and overall aesthetic. Fragrances are formulated and structured with a fragrance pyramid. So think of a pyramid: you have the tip, middle […]
Clear, healthy, hydrated skin is everyone’s goal and we all have access to some pretty effective products that can speed up the process of achieving that. Although good quality products are great (I swear by them), healthy skin starts from the inside. It should be a no brainer that how we treat our bodies and what […]