Kimberly Beauty Blog

The Aromatic World of Rosemary

Rosemary isn't just for culinary geniuses anymore!

You may have noticed an increase in skin and hair care products that incorporate this lovely little Mediterranean native of the mint family, and it's for good reason.  Rosemary has long been touted for its aromatherapeutic properties and has traditionally been used in tea, candles, incense... and pure rosemary essential oil is a major best seller in health-oriented grocery stores like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods.

So let's investigate why!

Research has shown that rosemary has powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties which make it an ideal ingredient...

Cosmeceutical Grade Versus Over the Counter: What's the Difference?

Skin care products can be expensive, and you want products that work for your skin at the best price.  We all do! So, what is the difference between cosmeceutical products and over-the-counter products, and is one better than the other?
 
Let’s start with some much needed information.  Your skin has two layers.  The top layer is called the epidermis, and the bottom layer is called the dermis.  To get the skin you want, products need to penetrate to the dermis where the collagen and elastin are produced.  New skin cells are also produced...

C the Benefits of This Vitamin

Over the past two weeks, we have covered the important skin care benefits of Vitamin A and the B-Group Vitamins.  In part three of our three-part series on vitamins and their skin care benefits, we tackle one of the most common and praised vitamins out there.

Spotlight This Week: Vitamin C

It’s not just for scurvy anymore! We could confidently state that Vitamin C is the darling of the vitamin world for both internal and external applications.  It is found readily in many foods and provides skin care benefits without being applied topically; however, topically...

B Smart About Vitamin B

Last week, we discussed the myriad of benefits surrounding Vitamin A in skin care.  So let’s travel further along the alphabet for more great vitamin-related information.

Spotlight This Week: Vitamin B!

There is a significant array of skin care benefits specific to the individual B-group vitamins.  We’ll explore the most prolific of the B-group vitamins in more detail below.

Vitamin B3

Known in skin care circles as a “skincare hero,” Vitamin B3 is clinically proven to assist with treating and improving some common yet embarrassing skin conditions such as rosacea, acne, and eczema among many...

Yum Yum Vitamin A

No one can realistically argue the value of vitamins.  We routinely seek out foods and supplements to provide our bodies with important vitamins and minerals for a variety of health benefits.

But that is all internally-focused information.  Did you know that vitamins are equally important to the external health of your skin?  It’s true!  Many skin care lines are incorporating some incredibly powerful vitamins into their products in order to give your skin the health benefits it deserves.

In this insightful, 3-part series, we will explore vitamins A, B, and C with a focus on...