Posted in May 2012 …

Demystifying Moisturizers: 3 key components and how they work

Moisturizers are key to maintaining healthy, youthful skin. They keep skin hydrated and supple, improve skin tone and texture, protect the skin against environmental damage, and encourage normal shedding of epidermal scales to make the skin appear smoother. There are hundreds of moisturizers on the market – all claiming to have miraculous  properties. Basically, a … Continue reading →

5 Essential Elements for Anti-Acne Care

Since 85% of American teenagers have blemished skin — and 20% of American adults — it’s important to understand how blemishes develop and learn about five very important elements for anti-acne skin care. How blemishes develop. 1.  Normally, oil (sebum) is transported up the follicle and out, carrying shed skin cells. 2.  Sometimes the dead … Continue reading →

5 Steps to Skin that Stays Lovelier Longer

As skin ages, its elasticity weakens, causing wrinkles and other signs of aging to appear. Cell renewal slows, collagen production slowly decreases, and dead skin cells slough less efficiently. Our skin is at the mercy of the many forces we exert on it: sun, harsh weather, and our own bad habits. Luckily we can take steps … Continue reading →

Annemarie Börlind Honors World Fair Trade Day

In honor of World Fair Trade Day, May 12th this year, we are featuring some of the projects Börlind supports to foster economic growth and sustainability in Third World nations. Responsibility and sustainability have always been central to the Borlind philosophy. Annemarie Börlind is committed to obtaining natural raw materials from socio-ecological projects that follow … Continue reading →