Fitness & Wellness Blog

Once again, we find ourselves at a shift in the seasons. The air is becoming crisper, the days are ending earlier, and that sweet summer magic is coming to a close. As many of us know, these changes can have a significant effect on us, both emotionally and physically. In order to continue to maintain our best selves throughout these changes, it’s important to put a little extra attention on our self-care and our total wellbeing. That’s right. We’re turning our attention inward to make sure our inner and outer glow stays exactly where it is. Much like our mood, our skin is sensitive to change. When the summer ends,

By: Susan TombackVP of Sales and Marketing We’ve all heard the phrase “pH balanced,” but what does that mean to us in the world of skincare? Potential of hydrogen, or pH, measures the amount of acidity or alkalinity in a substance, and since our bodies are composed of over 70% water, this is an important element to watch. Though the general rule is that maintaining a slightly alkaline environment in the body helps to prevent disease, as bacteria and viruses, even malignant cells, cannot survive in an alkaline environment (drink your Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar, people!), the opposite is true for the skin. The body’s ideal pH is around 7.4