By Jean Pierre Pride Health Columnist Glycolic acid is an acid derived from the sugarcane plant and is commonly used in the treatment of acne, hyperpigmentation and premature aging. Glycolic Acid is one of the groups of alpha hydroxyl acids ...
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By Jean Pierre RN Pride Skin Care Expert Pseudofolliculits Barbi, otherwise called razor bump, is a chronic condition affecting mostly men of African descent who shave. The condition generally persists as long as the person shaves. Some men do not ...
Read More »Prepare A Beautiful Body For A Great Carnival Celebration
By Jean Pierre Pride Health Columnist It is that time of year where every mass camp is abuzz with carnival preparations. Costumes are beautiful and well fitting and some leaves nothing to the imagination. However let us think of the ...
Read More »Understanding Hyperpigmentation Can Help You Clear Up Dark Spots On Your Skin
By Jean Pierre Pride Health Columnist Hyperpigmentation is the darkening of an area of the skin where there is an over production of melanin relative to the surrounding skin. The cause can be hormonal changes, excessive sun exposure, injury, acne ...
Read More »The Sunshine Vitamin
By Jean Pierre Pride Health Columnist “Vitamin D”, coined the sunshine vitamin, helps our bodies make calcium and phosphorous. Vitamin D is largely responsible for building strong, healthy bones and teeth. It also supports muscles, nerves, glands and skin, and ...
Read More »Get Your Skin Ready For Summer
By Jean Pierre Pride Health Columnist Summer is a great time of year for every one, however for those of us with oily skin it can be a mixed blessing. Oily skin tends to get even oilier in the summer, ...
Read More »Is Your Wardrobe Stressing You Out?
International Styling Consultant Shares Confidence-Boosting Clothing Tips As if there weren’t enough to worry about in day-to-day life, people often find themselves frozen in front of their closets during the morning rush, panicking about what to wear. “I think everyone ...
Read More »Find Beauty Trends That Are Right For You
NC – Inspired by runway fashion, this summer’s newest beauty products also range from bright and bold, to raw and natural. To help find the look that’s right for you, Shoppers Drug Mart beauty expert, Pierce Rees, highlights the latest ...
Read More »Insider Tips For Silky And Smooth Skin
NC – It’s time to get prepped for summer. Smooth and silky skin goes hand-in-hand with the beach, bikini, and bare legs. We’ve enlisted beauty expert, Rhonda Shupe, to share some of her best kept waxing secrets for easy and ...
Read More »Organic Coconut Oil: Your Skin’s Best Winter Companion
NC – As the temperature continues to drop, you have probably noticed the negative effects on your skin as it becomes dry, flaky and itchy. Walking down the aisles of the store, it’s quickly apparent that the choices of lotions ...
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