Have you ever felt that your skin is tight and dry after cleansing? Or you need to apply your moisturizer twice a day because your skin feels dry? If so, these are indications of the ‘wash-out’ effect of emulsifiers. Emulsifiers can impair your trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and lipid (oil) dryness. Emulsifiers are one of […]
Magically transform your outfit into something new with Sleevey Wonders! Sleevey Wonders are made to wear under sleeveless tops and strapless dresses as a creative solution for women who don’t love the look of the bare arm. From long sleeved mesh, to 3/4 sleeve jersey, you can find a style to perfectly match your fashion […]
Formation of melanin (brown spots) is entirely dependent on UVR exposure and stimulated by UVR. The enzyme, tyrosinase plays a key role in melanin synthesis. Tyrosinase needs an oxidizing atmosphere to work, that’s why antioxidants (in skin care) are so good. Melasma is a skin pigmentation that masks the face in pigmented mascules usually seen […]
A healthy skincare routine is vital year round but during the summer, your face needs extra attention. Consistent facials will keep your skin clear and radiant. Facials can aid in maintaining your skin’s glow, as well as prevent pigmentation, wrinkles and excess skin build up. In the summer months, humidity levels are higher, lending to […]
The sun is out in full force and I’ve seen a number of burnt faces already, even before May. Three ways in which the sun harms us is greatly increasing wrinkles, brown pigmentation spots that are hard to get rid of and potential skin cancer in later years. As beautiful as the sun is and […]
When I started Temple of Beauty 15 years ago, my passion was to have nice skin. Its has been a journey and now just turning 55 years old, I am in a reflective mode of the different phases us women go through. From age 15 to 30 I had a full on acne. I called […]
You’ve probably heard both terms used before, especially if you’ve had your skin analyzed by a skin care professional. The differences are significant and when it comes to choosing skin care products, it’s important to understand both skin conditions. What is dry skin? Dry skin, as a skin type that is not producing oil (sebum) […]
Did you know that you might be unintentionally damaging your skin? Here are five mistakes we commonly see at our boutique. When we think of our skin (and God knows we do) we want to think of “radiant”, “glowing”, and “luminous”. We don’t think of it as a beefy bouncer at a night club but […]