Category: Skin Care Essentials

The science and information behind the products, techniques, and tips that help you life the healthy skin lifestyle.

5 Ways to Protect Your Skin from the Sun

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin Cancer is the most predominant cancer in the U.S.  but the good news is there are some steps we can take to better defend our skin in these summer months.  Here are some tips from our skin care experts:  #1: Sunless tanning versus tanning beds. We know it’s tempting to bronze for bikini season, but tanning booths can cause cumulative damage from UV radiation which can age skin faster. Wrinkles, age spots, and skin cancer can increase after the tanning bed bronze goes away. Research shows that tanning bed use can increase your chance of melanoma up to 75%.  Sunless tanners can provide a more even tan which you can dial up or down to your favorite shade while also protecting your skin from the harm of UV radiation! Get yourself an amazing bronze with our Sunless Tanner. It’s vitamin D infused to give you the ...

How Does pH Affect Your Skin?

Skin Care pH

A lot of the questions our Skin Coaches receive can be answered with an explanation including pH. Although you may not remember exactly what pH is from your high school chemistry days, it plays a huge role in the health of your skin and just how well your products are actually working. What is it?The pH of a substance is the “potential of Hydrogen” and describes the acid to alkaline ratio of the substance. It is represented on a scale of 0-14, with 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most alkaline, with water at a neutral 7. Why is skin pH important?Your skin’s natural pH is between 4.5 and 5.5, which is slightly acidic. It is rare for someone’s skin to be too acidic, but if it is, the skin becomes super sensitive and irritation-prone. It is much more common for skin to become too alkaline. Skin that is ...

Your Guide To Healthy Winter Skin

Fall snuck up on us in a blink of an eye. And guess what? Winter is here! As the seasons change, it’s time to make sure your skincare routine changes, too. The fall is a wonderful time to transition your skin care routine by focusing on moisturizing and hydrating your skin to maintain your radiant glow year-round. Cold or dry air holds less moisture than warm summer breeze, which means that winter months create harsh conditions for our skin! Your skin will need more moisture and time to prepare. Stay clear of dull, dry, and irritated skin with the proper skin care regimen! We’ve compiled some of our favorite products that we recommend for the seasons ahead. SWITCH TO A DOUBLE CLEANSE It offers your skin a much deeper and more hydrating clean than just using a single basic cleanser. Standing the test of time, this technique can make a world ...

Double Cleansing is What You Need in Your Skin Care Routine

Do you ever feel like your cleanser isn’t doing enough? No matter how long you massage it on your skin, there is still leftover makeup and you still suffer from blemishes. Lucky for you, we know an easy fix for that, and it’s just a quick addition to your daily skincare routine. Double cleansing is exactly what it sounds like: a two-step skin cleansing process that leaves your skin truly clean and fresh. Here’s how it works.  Nutrient 9X Oil is the perfect Step One. Start with an oil-based cleanser. This will help clean your skin of makeup, dirt, and sebum while leaving behind a light, hydrating oil to keep your skin supple. The oils will loosen anything on your face for easy removal.  Smooth the  Nurtrient 9X Oil onto dry skin, circling it over face and eyes for about a minute. If you are not removing make-up, leave on and move to ...

The Reviews Are In: Skin Authority Revolutionary Regenerative GF Complete Is A Blockbuster Hit

GF Complete

“‘Oh wow!’ ‘Amazing!’ ‘I can’t believe that’s me!’ ‘You talked it up and you were not lying!’ These are the constant reactions I receive consistently from my clients as they look in the mirror after the Regenerative GF Complete facial treatment. I am so excited Skin Authority came out with this instant, results-based, skin game changer! It’s amazing how all the products in the treatment work together as a perfect chemistry project. I am so happy to be able to provide this treatment to all my clients. Love, love, love Regenerative GF Complete!” - Ava, Skin Authority professional at Puyallup Sola Salon Everyone – no matter your age, skin color, or gender – desires youthful, radiant, and healthy-looking skin. We all know that as we age, our skin undergoes various changes, such as reduced collagen production, slower cell turnover, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles that show the ...

Wildfire Smoke and the Skin Authority DefenderPRO Air Beautification System

DefenderPRO Air Beautification Wildfire smoke is a combination of particles and gases.  According to the EPA’s online document Why Wildfire Smoke is a Health Concern: “ Particle pollution represents a main component of wildfire smoke and the principal public health threat.”  They go on to explain that “Fine particles from wildfire smoke are of greatest health concern.” “Fine particles” are defined as those particles that are less than 2.5 microns.  (For comparison, a human hair has the diameter of about 70 microns, while pollen and mold can be around 10 microns.) So the key to making the indoor air safe from wildfire pollutants is to effectively remove the greatest threat (fine particles) while also removing gases as well. How well does the Skin Authority DefenderPRO do this?  Better than anyone! The DefenderPRO Medi-Filter cartridge – the heart and soul of the unit – removes over 99.99% of particles at 0.1 microns.  (That’s 25 times SMALLER than the 2.5 micron size of “fine ...

Regenerative GF Complete: A new era of ageless skincare

GF Complete

From the inception of Skin Authority, we have always been about bringing you the most advanced and innovative cosmetic results while also maintaining your skin’s optimal health. This led to our patented Fear-Free Peel, giving you the ability to dissolve rough surface skin rather than rip and tear it. As spa treatments have become more invasive in search of advanced cosmetic results (think: microneedling, CO2 laser, advanced chemical peels – you know the ones) resulting in increased redness, swelling, and inflammatory downtime, we became obsessed with finding a way to ensure our professionals could bring a new level of result without damage while increasing skin wellness simultaneously.  That is why we at Skin Authority are thrilled to introduce you to the next generation of age-enhancing and immune-boosting skincare: Regenerative GF Complete. It’s a body natural growth factor technology producing the most advanced cosmetic results while increasing holistic healing. Basically, it’s a ...

Skincare Secrets: What is Skin Immunity?

You probably already know the skin is your body’s largest organ. But what you probably didn’t know is that it is one of the most important parts of your immune system, as well. That’s right: your skin is the first line of defense your body has against harmful bacteria, airborne illnesses, and environmental aggressors, all of which can hinder your body’s immune strength. Skin immunity is a real thing, and we at Skin Authority recognize its importance in our everyday health and longevity.  What is Skin Immunity?  First, let’s talk about the immune system in your body. It’s the system of organs that work together to keep you safe against bacteria and disease. When you have a cold, the flu, or even COVID-19, that’s your immune system at work, doing its best to clear your body of this intruder.  We all know several organs play an essential role in the well-being of your ...

Refresh Your Skin Care Routine

The start of a New Year is a time of reflecting on how far we have come, setting goals for the future, and starting anew. While you’re at it, make sure your skin care routine gets a refresh, too!  Our bathroom counters can often get out of control – with the latest and greatest products, ones we hoped would work but didn’t, and (of course) all of your everyday favorites. But now is as good of a time as any to take inventory on all you’ve collected versus what your skin is really needing.  Our Skin Coaches shared some great recommendations on how to get started: Toss expired products.  Yes, skin care can expire. And if you’re surprised by this, you’re probably not the only one! It’s not a well-known fact that your skin care has a use-by timeframe once opened, the effectiveness of active ingredients can be affected by heat, cold, light, and ...

Trick or Treat: Skin Authority Edition

It seems like this year has come and gone in the blink of an eye, and we can’t believe it’s already October. While time may fly, signs of aging and stresses from days past are no match for Skin Authority products, and this month you don’t have to pick between a trick or a treat - we’ll give you a bit of both to make sure you and your skin are as healthy as can be this season (and long after).  Bag of Tricks We love when a skin care product does its job, but we also love when we find one that’s an amazing "multi-tasker". Luckily, we have plenty of great multi-tasking additions you’ll want to add to your arsenal for a head-to-toe glow.  Give every inch of your body a boost of nutrients and hydration with the Nutrient 9X Oil. This anti-inflammatory blend of 9 protective oils restores the skin moisture ...