Category Archives: "Skin, Lip and Body Care"
Vitamin D Critical for Healthy Skin—How to Get More Without Increasing Cancer Risk
In 2008, researchers called vitamin D deficiency a “worldwide pandemic.” In 2009, scientists found that three-quarters of Americans were coming up short on the important nutrient. In 2011, they reported that over 41 percent of participants studied were deficient in vitamin D. These figures are concerning for all of us, because vitamin D is crucial […]
7 Secrets to a Healthy Scalp
Want healthy, shiny, luxurious looking hair? It all starts with the scalp. That’s where your hair is born, and if your scalp is dry, flaky, or undernourished, your hair will look that way, too. Here are seven ways you can nurture the health of your scalp to a) stop any flaking or dryness you may […]
How Do I Get Rid of These Unsightly Skin Bumps?
Some people call it “chicken skin,” because of how it resembles that bumpy skin you see on a raw chicken. Others just call it “skin bumps.” Nobody likes it, but how do you get rid of it? What Are Those Skin Bumps? The condition is called “keratosis pilaris KP,” and don’t worry—it’s a common skin […]
Ingredient Spotlight: Reishi Mushroom
You may have heard of reishi mushrooms in your soup, but what about in your skin care? We actually have reishi mushroom in all of our CV Skinlabs products. Here’s why. What is Reishi Mushroom? Also called the “lingzhi” mushroom, reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a species of mushroom native to East Asia, where it’s been […]
