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I don’t know where I have been or what I have been doing to miss out on this little jar of amazing for so long, but I wish I was paying more attention when Clark’s Botanicals decided to make their Smoothing Marine Cream because my skincare routine could’ve been million times better a long time ago if I had. Now if you are like me and you didn’t know about this product, it is time to educate yourself, and this blog will be your guide. Although it’s pretty simple, get this wonderful product in your life, ASAP! Clark’s Botanicals has one of the coolest stories behind its creation. The man behind Clark’s Botanicals was severely injured in an accident that left him unable to walk and he couldn’t even sweat (which is important for skin health). Since he couldn’t easily take care of his skin, it started to clog and break out. Instead of accepting it and giving up on having healthy skin and feeling good about the way his skin looked, he consulted his father and together they made Clark’s Botanicals. The ingredient that sets this line apart, Jasmine Absolute Oil, can be found in every Clark's Botanicals products. Jasmine Absolute oil is extracted from the jasmine flower. It is great for skin because it is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. All Clark's products are focused on balancing out whatever is going on with the skin, and making it better with the best ingredients.  This product soothes the skin all day as well as at night. I apply it during the morning and also at night. This product canceled out any redness from hormones, stress, and acne and left behind the beautiful color of my skin. Now aside from soothing, it also gently and effectively exfoliates and smooths the skin. I know, it sounds weird saying it soothes and exfoliates, but it does and it leaves behind the most baby soft skin and even reduces the appearance of fine lines with its mixture of glycolic acid, algae, and yeast. This formula is so gentle you can use it on your entire face without worrying about any adverse side effects including the delicate eye area. This cream glides smoothly and softly over the skin when you apply it, it soaks right in and doesn’t leave behind any sticky feeling or oily feeling. I have never had foundation glide onto unprimed skin so beautifully and last so long when applying it on top of the Marine Cream. I love the smell of this product, it smells like a botanical garden. The scent is light and pleasant. It is just a great product all around, top to bottom. Seriously, I feel bad for my pre- Smoothing Marine Cream  - skin because it was missing out BIG time. This product does everything it says it will and leaves amazing, beautiful results for you to enjoy. Treat yourself and your skin to a great product with ingredients that are good for you that provides results that will keep you coming back for more!     Blog Written by askderm's Beauty Blogger Sydney Nichole is a self-proclaimed beauty nerd.  She stays on top of the latest makeup, hair, and beauty trends. She is an active contributor to our youtube channel with how-to-videos and talking about beauty products.

In 1972 Phytomer invented marine cosmetics: a new form of skincare that offers the best of the sea to your beauty regimen. A dedicated team of scientists, experts in skin biology, and cell culture have worked consistently to develop the next generation of revolutionary skin care products. Phytomer is one of the only skincare companies in the world that has mastered marine biotechnologies. Marine biotechnology is the use of microorganisms to produce new, natural ingredients. By excelling in this field, Phytomer was able to create a product line unmatched by any other. Such products include: The Phytomer CC Cream – Skin Perfecting Cream: Medium to dark facial CC cream Brightens, moisturizes, and improves skin texture Smooths pores while enhancing complexion Provides sun protection The Phytomer Perfect Visage Gentle Cleansing Milk: Removes makeup and impurities Protects the skin’s natural barrier and maintains natural levels Leaves your skin feeling fresh and pure With over 40 years experience and driven with the same passion, Phytomer is now even more excited for the future. With Unique cosmetics that can be described in as Phytomer’s signature three words: ocean, science, and beauty. Phytomer offers a well-balanced selection of beauty needs, the range of products is easy to understand and includes everything you need from cleansers, moisturizers, age defiance, eye, and body care. 

At 56, I finally discovered less is more, and my skin never looked better! If you are like me, your “skincare” drawer was full of half used bottles of serums, masks, and various creams. Trying something new, loving it and then switching to the next hottest thing is a way of life for women over 50. We are all in search of the next jar of hope, never an easy quest. Once we find products we wind up applying too many at once. Wishing for the perfect combination, and never really knowing which products are working. Take the radical approach and simplify your routine, sticking with the basics will save you money and keep your skin looking fantastic!  After 4 weeks, I can honestly say my skin has never looked better (except for when I was in my 20's). In the Morning Cleanse - Why use a cleanser in the morning? Water alone removes only about 65% of oil and debris from the surface of the skin. I want a clean canvas with which to apply my moisturizer and makeup. My cleanser of choice is Keyano Lavender Milk Facial Cleanser It works for all skin types and contains Green Tea extract to help with my redness Eye Cream - Since we are streamlining how many products we choose, I like an eye cream that you can use morning and night. My problem is puffiness, especially in the morning. It is even worse after just 1 glass of wine at night. NIA24 Eye Repair Complex, it penetrates quickly and minimizes puffiness around the eyes.Moisturize with an SPF cream - Many of my friends use tinted moisturizers with some SPF protection, though not enough to protect you fully from the aging effects of the sun.  Replinix By Topix Sheer Physical Sunscreen Cream SPF 50+ penetrates your skin after a couple minutes allowing your makeup to go on flawlessly.  Always apply to any part of your body that will be exposed to the sun, including your face, neck, and the back of your hands. In the Evening Cleanse - Same as in the morning, apply your Keyano Lavender Milk Facial Cleanser  Serum - A serum is best used at night to fully penetrate our skin while we sleep. This item is the most expensive product in my routine, and worth every penny. Vivierskin Grenzcine Serum tones, firms, hydrates and leaves my skin glowing! Let it absorb into your skin while you brush your teeth before you complete your routine. Eye Cream - Same as in the morning, apply your NIA24 Eye Repair Complex.Moisturize - This product, like our serum, works all night. Glytone Age-Defying Antioxidant Night Cream was a 2013 Healthy Beauty Award Winner in Self Magazine. The peptide complex and antioxidants help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while fully moisturizing your skin.Bi-Weekly Exfoliation - At our age, Retinol and Retin A can be too harsh and drying.  DCL G20 Radiance Peel Pads are convenient and using them just twice a week provides the perfect amount of exfoliation. Just sweep them on your face, neck, chest and back of hands, wait 5 minutes and shower off. It's like giving yourself a micro peel at home and will save you money at the dermatologist.In the end, keeping your skin looking radiant and healthy is not as complicated as most skincare companies would have you think.  Try consolidating your abundance of beauty products into the simple 6 that work.  Cleanser (1), Eye Cream (2), Daily Moisturizer (3), Evening Moisturizer (4), Anti-Aging Serum (5), and Exfoliator (6).  Less is More! 

     As the air cools and humidity lowers, it's common to experience dry skin. You may notice a "tightened" feeling, or even redness and a chapped texture. These uncomfortable and less than appealing ailments can be significantly reduced, and even avoided completely, with the right skincare routine! You'll find countless products on askderm.com for dry skin, and a few of our favorites for each step of your daily skincare routine below. To ensure you go through this Fall and Winter with hydrated, radiant skin, keep reading!  Did you know we regularly feature Giveaways on our Blog?! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter to make sure you don't miss out! CLEANSER The Obagi Nu-Derm Gentle Cleanser - Step One When your skin is acting up and feeling irritated from the elements, it's important to stick with a gentle but effective cleanser. Avoid products with exfoliation benefits as this can irritate your dry, stressed skin even more. This cleanser is made for delicate skin that is in need of extra attention. It will provide you with a soothing experience, while deep cleaning and reinvigorating your skin. The included kernal oil calms while ensuring a deep clean simultaneously.  SERUM Vivierskin Hydragel Advanced B5+ Complex This versatile product can be used on the face, lips, or even body for all over radiance. Glycosaminoclycans (GAGs) improves water retention, Panthenol (Vitamin B5) repairs tissue. Try it chilled for a refreshing boost! EYE CREAM Glyderm Hydrating Eye Cream Multiple beneficial ingredients like antioxidants & Vitamin K, which help to fight free radicals and dark circles around the eyes. To age gracefully and prolong your youthful complexion, it's never too early to start using an eye cream! MOISTURIZER Nia 24 Intensive Recovery Complex For intense moisturization, and to strengthen the skin's barrier to accelerate repair and increase resistance to damage, choose this incredibly beneficial product. Your skin will appear fuller and firmer by locking in multi-level moisture, while minimizing transepidermal water loss. Enjoy  firmer and tightened skin, which will reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Follow askderm on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter to be the first to know about giveaways, new product releases, and sales! Use #askderm when you share photos of our products, and showcase your amazing results!   

Autumn is upon us. Summer’s warm weather and sunny days have made a bountiful harvest possible. There is no better time of year for the freshest fruits and vegetables. The principle of utilizing healthy fruits, vegetables and herbs is the center of what ilike skincare is about. ilike produces skincare products created from organically certified produce, which is grown along a thermal hot spring in Hungary. Adhering to the notion that organically produced fruits and vegetables contain the highest levels of healthy active indrigents. ilike’s products are developed using whole raw pulp, not plant extracts. The water within each product is from the local medicinal thermal spring, with an alkaline ph of 9.5. Only food grade preservatives are used to maintain the product’s shelf life. ilike products are free from animal by-products and animal testing!   I was sent three sample products for review purposes. Lemon Cleansing Milk: A non-foaming milky cleanser, suggested for combination or acneic skin, that removes makeup and hydrates the skin. Ingredients include: lemon oil, corn germ oil and vitamins B, C & E. I love the zesty citrus scent. This cleanser is best suited for very dehydrated skin. I have extremely oily skin and because of this amazing Indian summer, I have been maintaining my summer skincare regiment because it is still very necessary. After using the Lemon Cleansing Milk, my oiliest skin zones (nose and chin) still felt waxy with sebum. Skin as oily as mine may benefit from the addition of a toner, used on the t-zone post cleanse. My plan is to store away this cleanser sample until the winter when I am looking for a more hydrating cleanser to sooth my irritated winter skin. Rosehip Whipped Moisturizer: A thick whipped moisturizer that enriches the skin and soothes inflammation. Suitable for all skin types, but is specifically formulated for oily and sensitive skin types. Ingredients include: rosehip, lemon oil, vitamins A, B, C, E, K & P and thermal mineral water. A little of this product goes a long way. I absolutely love the velvety texture and the slightly fermented, yet richly fruited scent. Again with my skin being at its oiliest state, I avoided over using this product and only applied it at night. Just like with the cleanser, I will definitely be reaching for this product sample in the drier winter months when it will be the most beneficial to my skin. Age Defense Bioflavonoid Eye Cream: A hydrating eye cream, that absorbs quickly and is formulated to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Ingredients include: coconut oil, cantaloupe, elderberry, currant, grapes and mineral water. This eye cream is by far my most favorite ilike product I have tried and I will be purchasing this! I am constantly feeling unimpressed with eye creams and have been on the search for the perfect eye cream forever! My biggest gripes about eye creams are that many of them interact with either my makeup primer or foundation and leave residue or product pilling once I apply cream makeup products over top. www.kindprotect.xyz This eye cream does not interact with my other products and absorbs immediately. No crepey under eye skin!   My overall impression: These luxury skincare products have a price tag that may seem overwhelming but when you consider how much product you receive, how such little goes a very long way, it is justifiable. These jars and bottles will seemingly last you forever. I have been using the sample-sized products for a month and it looks as if I have barely put a dent in the eye cream or moisturizer. Because the retail sized jars last a very long time, my suggestion is to use a clean cotton swab or spatula to dip into the jars as to lessen the risk of bacterial contamination. Lastly, I have great respect for the organic and natural processes of this company and that the products are earth friendly and vegan friendly!   Blog Written by askderm's in-house Esthetician  Chantal Monique is a NYS licensed Esthetician and Makeup Artist. She has 9 years experience in skin care and makeup artistry. With the unique combination of her education as well as the desire to help people feel beautiful, Chantal provides expert skin care knowledge for our customers.

Skincare has always been a mystery for some of us, there are so many products out there and it’s hard to tell what will work best for you and what you really need in your late twenties. While you may be able to figure out your taxes and cook worthwhile meals, you may be wondering what products you really need to help you look as great as you feel! Well consider this your quick reference guide to the top 13 products every lady in their late twenties needs. Avene Classic Daily Sun Care for an ultra hydrating sunscreen for those of us who find other sunscreens drying. While many of us forget this incredibly important step, it’s really time we up our SPF game to keep our skin looking beautiful and protect against harsh UV rays. Another great sunscreen that does EVERYTHING; IPKN Pore Apple Sun Creme which is great under makeup because one of its features other than sun protection is makeup base. Glytone Improve Anti-Aging Eye Cream : This product means business and good thing too! This eye cream is sure to help fight any signs of aging around the eyes, like puffiness and wrinkles. Nip And Fab No Needle Fix Serum, is a must have not only to combat any signs of sagging skin or unwanted wrinkles but this product will also leave your skin ultra-hydrated and glowing! For the reset of your body try this quick absorbing moisturizer Replenix By Topix Green Tea Antioxidant Moisturizing Lotion to keep your skin barrier healthy and give your skin a healthy dose of antioxidants. Retexturing may sound foreign to you but is a must! Retexturing can help with rough dry skin, give you a healthy glow and aid in getting rid of those small bumps some of us experience just under our skin. Try Clearista Retexturizing Gel for almost instant results! If you are looking to pull the dirt and oil out of your pores (which you are, because smaller pores means more flawless looking skin) look no further than Dr. Brandt Pores No More : Vacuum Cleaner. This product really is a vacuum for all that dirt and oil and the difference after using this product is amazing! For those of us who want our cleanser to be gentle, yet strong enough to remove all dirt and makeup without over drying our skin, there is  Avene Gentle Milk Cleanser for that. Oh, and it is a no rinse formula, you just wipe it off. Skin care doesn’t get much easier than that! Now, if you really love anti-aging ( and we all do, it is never too early to start fighting the signs of aging) you need LifeCell PH Balanced Anti-Aging Cleanser in your life. This cleanser is gentle enough to fight inflammation associated with rosacea  yet powerful enough to tighten and depuff skin all while balancing the PH level of skin to leave it with the perfect healthy glow. Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel, is a marvelous cleanser. While it is not recommended for people with certain skin conditions, this cleansing gel is great for people with pretty normal, fairly insensitive skin. This gel will exfoliate, tighten, tone, speed cell turnover, AND remove makeup. It’s pretty much a one stop shop for your cleansing needs. Now, if you are looking for a simple, easy, everyday, go to product to moisturize your skin but still want it to be A-MA-ZING, Topix Ultra Lite Moisture Dew Cream is the cream for you. This oil free cream is great for almost every skin type, and uses aloe to soothe and hydrate the skin. Primer is something often overlooked or seen as unnecessary but I say, primer is important. Primer is the last thing that goes on your skin before makeup and can make all the difference in your skin health. So with that in mind Skindinavia Makeup Primer Spray is a killer primer spray that will help lock in moisture as well as reduce pore size and redness. Last and certainly not least is foundation. Now foundation is makeup and a lot of you may not consider it skincare, however there are some great foundations on the market that not only serve as makeup, but help to nourish and beautify the skin while being worn. One such product is Michael Marcus Cosmetics Anti-Aging Foundation which offers beautiful coverage while firming, hydrating, and allowing more oxygen to the skin that other foundations.   With the aid of these products, you’re sure to get a handle on what you need in your late twenties to help keep your skin looking flawless, young, and fresh!     Blog Written by askderm's Beauty Blogger Sydney Nichole is a self-proclaimed beauty nerd.  She stays on top of the latest makeup, hair, and beauty trends. She is an active contributor to our youtube channel with how-to-videos and talking about beauty products.