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Skin Care Differences Between Men and Women

For many men, skin care is an after thought at best, and it usually comes down to using whatever facial moisturizer their partner or housemate has on hand when they are experiencing dryness or discomfort. While this may be an okay short-term solution, the skin differences between men and women mean that men’s skin care…

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Tanning, Sun Exposure, and Celebrity Skin Care Regrets

The fallacy of youth is believing you’re going to be young and healthy forever. Self-care, being healthier every day, and things like daily skin care become more and more important as one gets older, more aware of mortality, and generally wiser. However, starting younger and sooner when it comes taking care of yourself and curbing…

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How Menopause Changes the Skin

Menopause is a natural but complex process women experience sometime in their lives. It affects the whole body, both internally and externally, and can have a big impact on the skin. Learn how menopause changes the skin in this blog post. Hormonal changes that happen before during and after menopause change the skin’s physiology in…

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What You Should Know About Milia (or Milium Cysts)

Sometimes incorrectly referred to as “baby acne”, milia or milium (singular) are small, white bumps/cysts grouped together usually appearing on the nose, cheeks, chin, and most prevalent in newborn babies. Milia usually develops when skin flakes or keratain become trapped under the surface of the skin. Keratin is a strong protein that is typically found in skin…

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#MetrinForAll Campaign

Metrin Skincare Celebrates 85th Anniversary with Beauty Inclusive Campaign METRIN Skincare, an independently-owned and operated Vancouver company, is celebrating 85 years as a brand by announcing the launch of the #MetrinForAll campaign focused on highlighting the natural beauty and diversity of their customers. To acknowledge their history and longstanding clientele, METRIN invited a group of…

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What Should Your Skin Care Expectations Be?

All skin is created equal and a good skin care routine should enhance your skin’s appearance and its overall health. This is accomplished through each product complementing and building on the effects of  the other while working with the skin’s natural functions. That is how a great skin care routine should work to help your skin…

Why Skin Care Shouldn’t Be That Complicated
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Why Skin Care Shouldn’t Be That Complicated

According to a recent survey cited by The Telegraph, 87% of women are confused by what skin care products they should be using. “It’s no surprise considering the rise of lotions, essences and splash masks.” Unfortunately, this is a common problem in the beauty and skin care industries. Metrin Skincare believe skin care shouldn’t be…

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When to Quit Your Skin Care Routine

As you know, a daily skin routine is a great way ensure your skin’s natural, everyday, overall health – provided it works, that is. Not all skin care routines or their products are created equal. All the necessary cleansing, nourishing, and protecting steps – not just about protection against excess sun exposure – should be present in…