
5 Anti-Aging Ingredients
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Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could just take a step back in time and look 21 again? We may not be able to do it, but there are things we can do to make it look like we did!
This powerful antioxidant is 20-50 times more powerful than Vitamin C, E and beta-carotene. As we age, our bodies produce less antioxidant to combat the aging process. Products formulated grape seed extract help the anti...
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5 Moisturizer Myths
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Do you shy away from a daily moisturizing routine because you’re afraid it might break you out? Is your skin oily?
Did you know that no matter what texture your skin, it absolutely needs hydration in the form of a serum or cream? We are here to debunk the top 5 myths about YOUR skin and moisturizing.
MYTH #1: Oily skin doesn’t need moisturizer.
Yes, it does! While oily skin doesn’t ne...
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The 1-2-3’s of proper skincare
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Most of us pay careful attention to the skincare products we use. However we often don’t realize the importance of applying them in the correct order. All skincare products deliver the best results when applied in the proper order. To get the most of your skincare products we recommend this simple routine.
1. Facial Cleanser
Facial cleanser should always be the first step in your skincar...
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Skin recovery from Halloween makeup
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Halloween is quickly approaching. Applying Halloween makeup may be fun, but the days following, your skin may be the real horror.
Halloween makeup is generally heavier and thicker than regular makeup. It’s designed to adhere to the skin and contains ingredients that skin doesn’t necessarily love. Heavy makeup can cause skin problems long after Halloween.
The trick to keeping skin healthy...
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Most common summer skin care mistakes
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Do you shy away from a daily moisturizing routine because you’re afraid it might break you out? Is your skin oily?
Did you know that no matter what texture your skin, it absolutely needs hydration in the form of a serum or cream? We are here to debunk the top 5 myths about YOUR skin and moisturizing.
Applying sunscreen incorrectly.
It’s recommended to apply 1 ounce of sunscreen—or abo...
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Hylunia’s top skin care resolutions
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New Year’s means a new opportunity to change up your routine. When it comes to your skin, you can start today. As the largest organ of the human body, your skin has special needs. Unlike hair and nails, skin requires special treatment to look and feel its best.
Here are our Top Skin Care Resolutions to help you get your skin the healthiest it can be:
Wash your face every night
Washi...
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4 Common skin conditions & their solutions
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Your skin is the single largest organ of your body. It covers every inch of your being and protects it from external irritants and dust. Some are born with naturally beautiful skin while others take special care to maintain it. You should take special care of your skin because any damage it may take, will take a toll on your appearance as well.
There are over 3000 skin conditions medically ...
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Exfoliating 101: Why are so many people doing it wrong?
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Exfoliation—the removal of dead skin cells from the surface layers of the skin—is one of the most important steps to maintain healthy skin. This results in the revealing of new skin cells that gives the appearance of a healthier more radiant complexion.
Some of us have a tendency to over-exfoliate, while others tend to not exfoliate enough. As important as exfoliation is, doing it incorrect...
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Trend alert: Dewy skin
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Dewy, radiant skin is possible with the proper use of the right skin care products. The idea behind this look is a healthy glow that doesn’t look greasy or artificial.
If your skin’s starting to look dull and lifeless, these simple tips can help you achieve a dewy and fresh look.
Cleanse
The best way to achieve this finish is to start with a good base. This look requires skin to have ...
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All about rosacea – top 5 symptoms + 15 common triggers
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This skin disease causes redness and pimples on the nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead and is often called “adult acne” as the outbreaks can look like acne. Rosacea is physically unpleasant as it may cause burning and soreness in the eyes and eyelids. More importantly, it can also take a heavy toll on your mental wellbeing.
What Causes Rosacea?
This skin condition seems to affect people wh...
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Don’t get burned!
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Last month, we shared some eye-popping facts with you on how sunburn at any age is bad and can significantly increase your chances of getting cancer. We also shared 4 tips on what to look for, when you’re buying a sunscreen. We continue our re-education with this awesome infographic from The Environmental Working Group.
Stay safe and remember to use your sunscreen every day!
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Celebrity skin conditions
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We all know what it’s like to be embarrassed by our skin. Remember the time your skin broke out just before that dinner date with “the one”, the fun party you’d been looking forward to all month or the big presentation at work? Skin blemishes like acne, eczema, and psoriasis can be isolating and embarrassing…but what if your blemishes were splashed across magazine covers for the entire world t...
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Ultimate antioxidant treatment
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Anti-aging is a common concern when it comes to skin care. Some of the complaints associated with mature skin include:
Dryness
Lack-luster complexion and
Fine lines
Uneven texture.
Loss of elasticity
Aging skin doesn’t have to look old. With proper care, mature skin can look years younger. The key is how to care for aging skin.
Our cells slow production as we...
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Teen skin care for your first day back to school
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1. Banish acne, whiteheads and blackheads
Four out of 5 people between the ages of 12 to 25 have acne. It occurs when dead cells get caught up in hair follicles due to the overproduction of sebum or oil. This clogs your pores and voila. The development of acne takes place over 2-3 weeks1 before it appears on the surface of the skin so it is important to treat acne proactively.
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Pro tips: Protecting delicate neck skin
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Did you know neck skin and facial skin need the same type of care? Most of us invest all our time and products into pampering our faces, only to have our necks give away our real age.
You can use the same products on your neck as you use on your face. Here’s a quick how-to for caring for delicate neck skin:
1. Cleanse
While cleansing your face, make sure to work your way down to your ...
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5 steps to stop eczema from controlling your life
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Are you among 1 in 5 Americans suffering from eczema?
The skin is the body’s largest organ. Unfair as it sounds, the outward appearance of our skin and its overall health influences how people think of us, and how we think of ourselves. Which is why a skin condition like eczema can be physically and mentally debilitating.
About Eczema
Eczema is among the most common skin conditions an...
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Dr. Lingam talks about psoriasis
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You may have it or heard about someone else who has it. Yes, it is psoriasis and 7.5 million people in the US suffer from this painful disease. Some of you have accepted it and are living with it. The psoriasis has spread enough for some of you, that it makes you conscious and that self-consciousness is affecting your self-esteem and in some cases, drawing you back from everything, creating st...
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Rise against rosacea: 3-step natural treatment
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The light of dawn peeks through your red curtains and into your bed room. You wake up and notice a small red spot on your neck as you recognize your face on the mirror, hanging by your wall. Most Americans would just dismiss it as a minor bug bite but the rest of the US citizens, 16 million to be precise, will tell you that it could be an early sign of rosacea.
For a skin disorder that is w...
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5 Ways of looking younger as you get older
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The world may be a diverse place and there may be a whole spectrum of opinions on every topic under the sun, but there is certainly one thing we can all agree on. Nobody likes feeling older. And when you feel your face losing its shine or your skin begins to sag, nothing can compare to that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach – that luscious glow is never coming back. But what if there ...
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Recharge your skin with Hylunia Moisture Infusion
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Stress, age and sun exposure can inflict a lot of damage on skin.
Moisture Infusion’s exclusive formula is designed to rejuvenate and reveal younger, healthier, glowing skin. Plant-derived stem cells as well as plant extracts replenish dry skin, extend cell life and slow down the aging process.
Here’s what makes it so special:
Grape Stem Cells
Grape stem cells help to neutr...
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More moisturizer, please!
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Nobody likes dry skin, so why are only 20% of us using moisturizer? Most people don’t realize the importance of moisturizing skin day and night. Skin, especially facial skin, is exposed to harsh factors like pollution, chemicals in makeup, and damaging UV rays through out the day. Applying the right moisturizer will work as a barrier against these factors.
Why is moisturizing important?
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How to brighten your complexion
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We all want to present the best face possible. To most people a bright glowing complexion signifies youthful healthy skin. There can be many causes of a dull complexion. You may want to begin by taking a look at things like your daily skin care routine, diet, and lifestyle choices.
Here’s a look at what you need do to be doing to achieve brighter skin:
Eat essential fatty acids
Foods ...
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Formulation is the secret sauce of great skin care!
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How do you select your skin care products? Go ahead and think about the question a little bit and then answer my simple question. Let me restate it: what criteria do you use to select your skin care products?Let me guess!
Do you select based on how the products smell?
Do you select on how the product is packaged?
Do you select based on the marketing claims?
All the above!
It has...
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Best treatments for clogged pores
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Clogged pores can be stubborn and occur anywhere on your body, especially your face. The good news is there are many treatment options for eliminating clogged pores.
Here are some tips to figure out what your pore causing triggers may be and how to help prevent and get rid of your clogged pores once and for all.
Look at the products you’re using
The first step to getting rid of clogge...
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How the right sunscreen can save your life really!
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Sunscreens have been on our mind a lot lately. We’ve spent several months working on our new non-toxic sunscreen and have come across some healthcare stats that came close to turning us prematurely grey with worry! Jokes aside, these are facts we should all arm ourselves with, and keep in mind the next time we put down our waller for a ‘safe” sunscreen. Consider this:
One in five Americans...
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Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word which means “The Science of Life."
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What is Ayurveda and where did it originate?
Ayurveda is the ancient medical science from India. It is the sister science of Yoga. In fact, in ancient many different sciences were studied and practised covering all aspects of life including the science of mantras, meditation and astrology. An Ayurvedic physician would generally be well versed in many different sciences. They did not look ...
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5 skin loving foods
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Did your mom ever tell you, “You are what you eat?” Well, it’s true. Our skin is the largest organ on our body, and is always the first to let us know that something isn’t working on the inside. Muddy skin, dull skin, redness, dryness or skin sensitivity are a result of what you are putting inside your body, through your skin and through the foods you eat. But, what if we told you that you cou...
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A Brief History Of Hylunia Skincare
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Hylunia’s mission is as relevant today as it was nearly 3 decades ago when they started by - creating a complete paradigm shift in skincare by adopting a radically different approach of combining scientific research with ancient Ayurveda.
Cutting through all the skincare noise, Hylunia’s innovation stands out with a purpose to positively impact human lives for the better. ...
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How The Multi-billion Dollar Skin Care Industry Is Harming Your Health
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What is Beauty?
As the famous Greek philosopher, Plato said, “Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder”. How would you describe beauty? According to Merriam Webster, beauty is defined as the qualities in a person or a thing that give pleasure to the senses or the mind. Preferences for beauty vary across borders, cultures, and ages. Beauty in diversity!! From time immemorial, society h...
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6 Unbelievable Facts About How Inflammation Damages Your Skin
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What would anyone give for ageless skin? Skin soft and radiant as a rose, smooth, and supple. One would give, dare we say, their right arm!
Did you know the skin is the largest organ in the human body? It is also the first line of defense against any onslaughts that can cause harm to the body. It can absorb whatever you put on because it is porous. Therefore, it is c...
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Meet 3 Great ayurvedic ingredients used in Hylunia products
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For the last 33+ years, Hylunia has combined the 5000-year-old ayurvedic knowledge of skin, skin care and immunity with techniques and technology of modern science to deliver outstanding results. Over the years Hylunia has incorporated plant peptides, plant stem cells and powerful antioxidants from the most powerful sources in the world into its formulations creating an unbeatable combination ...
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HYLUNIA – The Original Anti-Inflammatory Skin Care – Since 1988
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It all began in 1987, when Dr. Lingam’s baby daughter started to react negatively to a popular baby lotion. Being a concerned father, Dr. Lingam scoured supermarket shelves for a brand that would put his dear daughter at ease.
Unable to find a skin care product free of fragrance, dye, preservatives, irritants and harmful chemicals for his newborn, Dr. Lingam worked with a team of dermatologist...
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Sun Damage – Too Hot to Handle
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California sunshine has just hit the beach cities of Orange County and you’ve finally got your beach body in shape.
You head to the shore along with your friends to setup your spot for sun bathing when you notice a mole on your left hand. What do you do? Well, if your friends aren’t qualified dermatologists, we suggest you rush to a skin clinic immediately.
As per California Department of Heal...
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5 Ways to Get Rid of Your Acne Naturally!
They’re unwelcome guests; aggressively occupying your skin without a moment’s notice. Every time you’d like nothing more than soft and clear skin, what do you find but the most gigantic and ill-placed zit?
Relax! Your feelings are shared by at least 80% of the population. Be it mild breakouts or extreme conditions like cysts, most people suffer from some form of acne or the other. In spite ...
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Firm Foundations to Support Effective Skin Care
Hylunia’s skin care journey began on June 29, 1988, when a team of scientists led by Dr. Lingam decided to formulate a skin care line unlike any other in the market.
It became their sole mission to create products that were safe and effective without the usual, harmful side effects. Among their numerous observations, what really stood out was the fact that free radicals in our body are one ...
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Trend alert: double cleansing
On a daily basis, our faces are exposed to things like weather conditions, dirt, pollution, oil, makeup, and sweat. Sometimes one cleansing is not enough to remove everything that has accumulated on your skin. When done properly, double cleansing won’t leave your skin stripped of the necessary oils it needs.
Let’s break it down: If there’s any oily substance on your face—such as makeup, pol...
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