What is the Skin Barrier Function
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What is the Skin Barrier Function and How to Protect It

Wrinkles? Acne and breakouts? Oily and or Dry Skin? Dull Skin?  The skin barrier function is not only your skin’s first line of defense against environmental stressors and potential irritants – the appearance and the well-being of your skin actually depend on its ability to function. This vital layer is responsible for maintaining the skin’s moisture…

Close up of woman with slug on face. Yellow backround
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Does Slugging with Petroleum based products really make sense? 

If there is a temporary need to seal your skin completely against moisture loss, then ‘slugging’ may make sense. Slugging typically uses petroleum (yes, extracted and refined from the same ingredient used to make gasoline) to make petroleum jelly or petrolatum.  But does slugging with petroleum based products really make sense? And can slugging be done without the…

Aloe Vera (barbadensis) skincare ingredient
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Aloe Vera – The Most Powerful Skin Care Ingredient on Earth

Proven skin care benefits over thousands of years What single plant with centuries of proven skin care effectiveness has multiple natural vitamins and 20 of the 22 amino acids required by humans?  And, not to mention, enzymes, minerals, fatty acids and other natural ingredients beneficial to the skin? It’s the Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) plant –…

Metrin Skincare Experience: From acne and scarring to clear skin!
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Metrin Skincare Experience: Learn how Jamilia went from acne & scarring to clear glowing skin

“I discovered Metrin by watching a video tape that was playing on a small television in the waiting area of my hairdresser’s salon. The 100% guarantee caught my interest, as well as the representation that it could control my breakouts. Returning it locally was an option, so I bought a starter set. That started my…

glowing skin from glycolic acid
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Understanding Glycolic Acid and Skin Purging vs. Acne

When you add a new product to your trusty skincare routine, it is not always smooth sailing! Let’s further discuss the role glycolic acid has a skin care ingredient and also what role it can play in the purging process. Skin care products featuring active ingredients like glycolic acid (a type of Alpha Hydroxy Acid) can stimulate the skin’s renewal process,…

Get smoother plumper skin faster
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Metrin Skincare Accelerated Performance System – Get smoother plumper skin, faster

Life can sometimes get in the way of keeping your skin smooth and radiant, when additional stress, lack of sleep, changes in our physiology slows down our metabolism, disrupting the natural process of skin renewal. Get smoother plumper skin faster with the Accelerated Performance System! What skin care system delivers the best skin care routine…

Acne Help for Adults and Teens 
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Acne Help for Adults and Teens 

Acne among adults is as real an issue as it is for teenagers, and there’s help available if you’re looking in the right place. Acne is a skin condition that affects over 15% of adult women and 5% of adult men. Combined with a jumble of old wives’ tales and ‘miracle cures’, acne can be an emotionally painful and frustrating ordeal for teens and adults alike. While…