Finding an effective skincare routine can definitely be a challenge, but discovering a hair care regime that delivers results can be just as difficult. With so many different hair types, textures, and concerns, one-size most certainly does not fit all when it comes to shampoo, conditioner, and hair treatment products.

Fortuantely, glo, the same brand that offers the gloTherpeutics skincare line that utilizes high levels of active ingredients and potent concentrations to transform the look and feel of your skin, has introduced a hair care line to help take some of the guesswork out of choosing the right hair products. The gloEssentials line contains shampoos, conditioners, and leave-in treatments designed for a variety of hair types. The products target your hair’s specific needs so they can help maintain or restore strong, shiny, healthy hair.  gloEssentials’ shampoos, conditioners, and treatments all contain an exclusive mineral botanical peptide (MBP) complex that utilizes jade powder to nourish and moisturize the hair, turmeric to support follicle health for thickness and body, and quinoa to help prevent breakage and promote strength, shine, and fullness. The products are also paraben- and sulfate-free.

While the Volume Infusion Lift Enhancing Shampoo can work for all hair types, it’s especially effective for fine or thin hair. The formula gently cleans the hair while ingredients like bombyx silk and silica fortify and thicken your locks for increased body and volume.  Paired with the Volume Infusion Lift Enhancing Conditioner, which moisturizes, detangles, and adds lift to the hair, the shampoo can make fine, limp hair look thicker and fuller.

If you have normal to dry hair, though, the gloEssentials Moisture Enhance Hydrating Shampoo is a better option. The formula contains nourishing phyto-botanicals like soy, black cumin seed, and acai essential oil to revitalize hair and lock in moisture for healthy, shiny tresses. It also utilizes hydrolyzed keratin, a non-animal hair protein that helps strengthen hair and boost its resiliency while balancing its hydration level. Its partner, the gloEssentials Moisture Enhance Hydrating Conditioner, can help detangle and add instant moisture to dry locks.  It also contains hydrolyzed collagen to help increase your hair’s tensile strengthen, body, and suppleness while also repairing damage.

For hair that is excessively dry, damaged, or over-processed, though, a more intensive shampoo and conditioner may be necessary. The gloEssentials Intense Replenish Hydro-Nourish Shampoo and Conditioner are ideal for severely damaged hair. The shampoo gently cleanses the hair while using quartz to strengthen and improve elasticity, rhodiola rosea root extract to heal and protect hair from environmental aggressors, and millet to help promote healthy hair growth.  Similar ingredients in the conditioner help nourish, replenish moisture, and detangle the hair.

If your damaged or stressed tresses still need a little extra TLC on a regular basis, the Reparative Keratin Leave-In Treatment can do the job.  The conditioning treatment actually infuses protein into the hair’s cortex to help strengthen and repair. It also smoothes and seals the cuticle to eliminate frizz so your hair feels softer and looks shiner.

On a weekly basis, you may also want to use the gloEssentials Intense Recovery Conditioning Mask on damaged or over-processed hair. A deep conditioning treatment, the formula is rich in peptides that provide follicle support and leave hair looking thicker and fuller. It also contains clover to strengthen the hair and improve elasticity.

After a long, cold winter, warm spring weather always feels like a treat.  We can put away the snow shovels, ditch the layers upon layers of clothing, and actually spend time out in the sunshine.  Our skin, which may have gotten dry, itchy, and irritated from the cold, dry winter weather, can breathe a sigh of relief too, with warm, moist, complexion-friendly air finally circulating again.

But while spring may usher in changes that make the weather kinder to your skin, you need to make your own changes if you want to maintain healthy, glowing skin.  The skincare routine that gets you through a harsh winter probably isn’t the best option for your skin when the weather heats up.  Making a few key changes to routine may be all it takes to keep your skin looking bright and fresh all spring – and summer – long.

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and what better way to celebrate, than to give her some amazing, high-quality skin care products so she can pamper herself and feel her best?

Dermalogica has some fabulous gift options for the holiday.  Start off with an exfoliating product.  This will set the stage for the other products you will give her, since exfoliating is the first step in getting glowing, smooth and radiant skin!  If her skin is more sensitive, Dermalogica’s Gentle Cream Exfoliant might be the best option.  Since the formula is a cream, it’s non-abrasive, yet still does a thorough job of removing dead skin cells to reveal soft, refreshed skin.  Because it doesn’t use harsh exfoliating beads, it works for the most sensitive skin, including people with rosacea or other skin conditions.

When we spend big bucks on foundation, concealer, and powder from the department store makeup counter, we want to believe that it can help us fake the look of flawless skin. But while makeup can help hide a multitude of skin issues and flaws, it can also accentuate problems if you don’t treat your skin properly before applying it.

Just like when an artist paints a masterpiece, you must start with a well-prepared canvas when you’re going to wear makeup like foundation, concealer, and powder. The good news is that it only takes a few simple steps – and the right products, of course – and you can get a flawless makeup application that makes it look like you were born with perfect skin.

After taking the time to do your makeup in the morning, there are few things more frustrating than catching a glimpse of yourself in the mirror at midday and finding your face full of unflattering shine.

If you have oily skin, the overproduction of oil can break through your makeup as the day goes on, causing it to fade, streak, and even change color. You dab some powder on your shiny spots, but that can actually make things worse – you may wind up with cakey, greasy patches, especially in your t-zone.

Perhaps one of the most sought after skin care helpers on the market is the serum. What are serums you ask? Serums are highly concentrated liquids that are designed to target specific skin problems in specific areas. Most serums are intended to help fight the signs of aging. Although there are many serums on the market, choosing the right type of serum for your needs will ensure you get the best results. Truly this can be a factor which makes all the difference in the results you’ll see. Selecting from top quality products is a great way to increase the chances that you’ll be satisfied with your results.

First of all, it is important that you select a serum that will work well with your skin type. This means that you need to select a product which is specifically designed for your skin type and the skin problems that you are trying to solve.

Finding skincare products that address your specific skin concerns and deliver real results is always tough, but if you have sensitive skin, it can seem like mission impossible.

The type of skin sensitivity that you have can make a difference.  In many cases, it’s the result of genetic factors, particularly if you have fair skin. You may simply inherit skin whose upper layers are extremely thin or have a decreased amount of pigment that makes it more vulnerable to certain ingredients that are common skincare products. Skin sensitivity doesn’t have to be genetic, though. For some people, environmental factors trigger reactions in their skin, which means anything from a change in climate to heavy dust can make you prone to sensitivity.

Whether your sensitivity is genetic or environmental, though, the symptoms are usually the same – redness, itching, burning, stinging and flakiness. And that’s the real problem with skin sensitivity – not only is it unsightly, it can be extremely painful and uncomfortable.

The best way to deal with sensitive skin is to use gentle products that won’t trigger a reaction in your skin. That means avoiding ingredients that are potentially irritating or too harsh for your skin. To start with, check product labels to make sure that they are free of fragrance and dyes, two of the most common skin irritants. If you’re in the market for anti-aging products, avoid potent ingredients like retinol and alpha hydroxy acids, which, while effective, can trigger a reaction in sensitive skin. Chemical sunscreens are often a problem if you have sensitive skin too. In particular, oxybenzone can inflame sensitive skin, causing painful redness and itching.