A Rainbow of Colors
The actual color of skin is affected by many things, but the most important substance is melanin. Melanin is produced in the skin by cells called melanocytes through a process called melanogenesis.
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Secrets of Anti-Aging
Collagen, Elastin and Hyaluronic Acid are crucial for keeping the structure of the skin intact, strong, and most importantly, healthy! As we age these structures begin to slow down and decrease production, leading to signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles.
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Rosacea and the Demodex Mite
Demodex mites are a normal inhabitant of human skin and feed off sebum and dead skin cells found in and around sebaceous glands. It isn’t certain the role the demodex plays in the development of rosacea but people with rosacea generally have 10x more demodex mites present than those with no rosacea.
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Spring Fresh Skin: Exfoliation
Spring is coming, and you know what that means—fresh faces and glowing skin! Cold weather may have left your skin looking dull and lackluster, but there is a surefire way to obtain the beautiful skin you desire. Exfoliate!
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Five Uses for Arnica+ Healing Cream
If you’ve ever experienced bruising, inflammation, or muscle aches and searched the Internet to find a solution, I’m sure you came across Arnica; but what exactly did you learn about this amazing herb?
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Multi-tasking with Masques!
Not only is multi-tasking with masques an effective way to treat a variety of skin conditions—but it also can be a lot of fun! Apply different masques to areas of the face depending on how the skin is acting and what it needs.
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New Year, New Skincare Regimen
As everyone is making their New Year resolutions, do not forget to add healthier, more youthful looking skin to the list. Here at GlyMed Plus we like to focus on our 4-Step System which is to Cleanse, Treat, Balance, and Protect. This makes your skin care routine so simple that your skin care goal is not going to be one...
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Langerhans Cells and Your Immune System
Langerhans Cells function where skin infection is present. They search the epidermis for invaders such as bacteria, infections or pathogens, where it is then absorbed, processed and presented as foreign bodies, named antigens, making them an “Antigen Presenting Cells”, APC
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5 Simple Steps to Protect Skin in Winter
As the seasons change and we move into the colder months, many people will experience more than just nice rosy cheeks. These cold months can also bring dryness, flaking, irritation, cracking, and even eczema to the skin.
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GlyMed Plus for Men—Simple and Effective
Men's and women’s skin is very different. Even the composition of men’s skin is different from women’s skin. Men’s skin is 25% thicker, even the texture is thicker and tougher than women’s skin. Men have significantly higher amounts of the androgen hormone which is what causes oiliness in the skin
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All About Cocktailing Chemical Peels
Peels are also formulated individually to be their own specific strength- but not every client wants to receive the same depth of peel. Every client deserves their own peel and their own custom treatment to their concerns, their schedule, and their lifestyle.
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What is the Difference Between a Chemical Exfoliant and a Chemical Peel
Choosing a chemical exfoliant or peel can be confusing, especially if you don’t know what to look for. Essentially, they both exfoliate the skin, but the depth and the way they exfoliate is different. GlyMed Plus is here to help make it easier to understand the differences in chemical exfoliants and peels.
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