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Do Anti-Aging Creams Work?
Can Anti-Aging Creams Work and Turn Back Time? Anti-Aging creams are skin care products that helps prevent the signs of skin aging through reducing and masking. Most of these creams are predominantly moisturiser-based cosmeceutical products. Although, the real question a lot of people are asking is: Do they really work? You...
Benefits of Cinnamon Extract on Skin Care
Spice up Your Skin Care with Cinnamon Extract Cinnamon is a wonderful spice that adds flavour to various dishes and is widely used around the world. But did you know that cinnamon is also use for the skin? Cinnamon can be used for various medicinal purposes which also includes skin...
What is Collagen Induction Therapy?
Collagen Induction Therapy Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) or usually referred to as Micro-needling or medical skin needling is a skin rejuvenation procedure that helps improve the appearance of the skin. It’s designed to smoothen and reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and scars including acne scars. This minimally invasive procedure makes use...
What is CoQ10?
CoQ10 or Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like substance that is naturally found in every cell of our body. It is a natural antioxidant that fights off free radicals which contributes to the aging process. It also assists in producing needed energy in order to help the heart, kidneys and...
Types of Skin Laser Treatment
Laser treatment can help reduce blemishes, fine lines, pigmentation and wrinkles in a person’s face. This includes freckles and sunspots. This is accomplished with the use of direct, short, concentrated, pulsating beams of light. Skin laser treatment has improved tremendously over the years. With this skin treatment, we can have...
How Often Should You Exfoliate?
Why should you exfoliate? Our skin plays an important role in our body. Its main purpose is to protect our body from different elements of the environment and having a skin care routine is really important as it helps your skin to function properly. In fact, our skin works very...
Causes of Unhealthy Skin
Do you have Unhealthy Skin and how can you help change this ? Our skin is the largest body organ that we have. It plays an important role in our well-being. It protects us from harmful microorganisms as well as regulates our body temperature. Having a healthy skin can...
Sodium Hyaluronate in Skin Care
The Benefits Sodium Hyaluronate in Your Skin Care Sodium Hyaluronate is often used in cosmetics to help moisturise and provide conditioning effects for the skin. Sodium Hyaluronate is the sodium salt of Hyaluronic acid. It has a smaller molecular size which can easily enter the skin’s surface. This will then...
Benefits of Facial Steaming
Facial Steaming Facial steaming is a simple and inexpensive procedure but it can be very beneficial to the skin. You often encounter facial steaming in spas as part of their beauty treatments. What are the benefits of facial steaming? Cleanses your face Facial steaming is a good way to cleanse your face...
Benefits of Allantoin
What is Allantoin? Allantoin is often used in skin care products like creams and lotions. It can also be found in different personal hygiene products like antiperspirants or deodorants. Allantoin is a natural chemical compound that is often produced by animals and plants. This compound can be naturally derived as...
What is Acne?
What is Acne? Acne is one of the most common skin problems all over the world. Most acne appears on the face, neck, shoulders, back and chest. When the pores of the skin get blocked by oil, bacteria and dirt, this may develop in to a pimple. And when...
Willow Bark Extract Skin Benefits
What is willow bark extract and how does it benefit our skin? Willow bark is commonly found in Asia and Europe. Its extract is one of the natural ingredient most commonly used for acne skin care products. If you have noticed, natural and organic skin care products are rapidly...
Causes and Symptoms of Scalp Psoriasis
What are the Causes and Symptoms of Scalp Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes skin inflammation. It looks like raised, red scaly patches on the skin. It can be seen on any part of the body but it usually affects the knees and elbows. Once it affects...
Causes of Dry and Itchy Scalp
Having a dry and itchy scalp can be very frustrating. Almost every one of us experiences an itchy scalp at least once in their lifetime. There are several factors that can cause your scalp to dry, itch and even have dandruff. Here are the minor and usual culprits that cause...
Oily Skin Causes and Treatment
Shiny, greasy, enlarged pores are some of the characteristics of oily skin. When you have oily skin, your sebaceous glands are hyperactive thus producing excess oil on your skin. This then causes your skin to be shiny, oily and causes enlarged pores. This can also cause blackheads, pimples and acnes. What...
Foods to Avoid If You Have Oily Skin
One of the most common skin types is having an oily skin. There are a lot of factors that can contribute in making your skin so oily. Your food intake is one and in this article, you will find some few tips on what kind of food to avoid...
Is It Normal for Newborns to Have Peeling Skin
Newborns Peeling Skin Parents want the best for their children. If you are a first time mum or dad, having your first can be exciting and scary at the same time. You want to make sure that everything is in perfect order before the baby comes out, during the delivery...
Baby Acne Causes and Treatments
Baby acne is one of the most common skin conditions that can occur on a newborn or baby. It usually shows up right after birth or a couple of weeks later. It looks similar to teenage acne where you’ll see red or white tiny bumps or pimples with visible...
Do You Know Why It’s Important to Know Your Hair Type?
What is your Hair Type? Choosing the right hair product is dependent on what hair type you have. It’s the same with knowing what skin type you have—you won’t buy a facial cleanser for oily skin if you have dry skin. The same concept applies here, knowing your hair type...
Tips on Choosing the Right Hair Conditioner
Are You Using the Right Hair Conditioner? This is the question most people don’t think about. If it didn’t cross your mind, don’t worry. You are not alone. There are a lot of people who goes out and buy a conditioner without considering what it does to their hair. And...
Night Cream: Is it Necessary?
Night Cream: Is it Necessary? Should you use night cream? That is the question. A lot of people often ask this question and it is safe to say there are some people who say that it isn’t necessary and some say that it is pertinent. Let’s try to drill down...
What is Colloidal Oatmeal?
What is Colloidal Oatmeal? Colloidal oatmeal (Avena sativa) is not your typical breakfast oats. Actually, it is not meant for eating. It is made from finely milled oats and processed to extract the colloidal material. Colloidal oatmeal is well known to soothe and relieve itch and irritation. The use of...
Heat Rash Treatment for Babies
Heat rash or also known as prickly heat or miliaria is a tiny red or pink rash or blisters that usually affect babies. This rash often develops during summer and when the weather is hot and humid. It is commonly found on the neck, shoulders, sides of the nappy...
Foods for Your Dry Skin
What foods are best for you if you have dry skin? There are times when your skin is minimally dry but there are bad days where your skin looks scaly, flaky and itchy. Sometimes applying moisturiser and lotion is not enough when you have a dry skin. You can help...
What are the Different Kinds of Acne
What is Acne? Acne is one of the most common skin problems that we have today. Almost everyone has experienced acne before, whether it’s a breakout or just a tiny red bump on the forehead or nose. Acne or also known as Acne Vulgaris is a skin condition that affects...
What Causes blackheads?
What Causes blackheads? Blackheads are dark/ black tiny bumps that you see on your skin. These small bumps develop because of clogged pores or hair follicles. Each pore contains a hair and sebaceous gland. The sebaceous gland is responsible for producing oil called sebum that helps lubricate our hair and...
How to Shampoo your Hair properly
Shampooing your hair properly is the start to having healthy locks for the future. You may think that going in the shower is nothing but a routine that we do every day but you have to remember that having healthy hair starts in the shower. You have to know how...
Newborn Skin Care
SENSITIVE SKIN Newborn Skin Care Guidelines Taking good care of your baby can sometimes be daunting especially if you are a first time parent. As a parent, you want to give the best for your baby. One important aspect that you should pay attention to on your newborn’s health is his/her...
Cradle Cap in Adults
What is adult cradle cap? When you hear the words cradle cap the first thing that comes to mind are babies. That’s true! Cradle cap is another name for Seborrheic Dermatitis in infants. It usually occurs during the baby’s first few months and clears up within a year. However, it...
Dry Skin vs Dehydrated Skin
The Difference Between Dehydrated Skin and Dry Skin More often than not people get confused when it comes to dry skin and dehydrated skin. Some would say that there is no difference between these terminologies but let us sort it out for you. So what is the difference when it...
Ways to Manage your Oily Hair
How to Manage your Oily Hair Having oily hair can be difficult to manage especially on days when you’re rushing to work or to an event that you can’t miss. You may have found yourself spending hours styling your hair only to be surprised that by the time you get...
Benefits of Rosehip Oil in Skin Care
What are the benefits of using rosehip oil? Rosehip oil is one of the most popular natural ingredients being used in the skin care industry. It is derived from a wild rose bush specifically from its seed and is extracted carefully to retain the vitamins and essential fatty acids that...
Acne Treatments that Work on Sensitive Skin
What can you do if you have acne on your sensitive skin? Managing your sensitive skin can be difficult. And managing acne on your sensitive skin can even be harder. Having a sensitive skin makes you prone to irritation caused by different chemical ingredients like salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide...
Combination Skin: How to manage it.
Do you have oily parts in your face especially in the forehead, nose, and chin while the other parts are dry to normal? If you experience this, then you have a combination skin type. Managing a combination skin can be a little tricky since you are dealing with two...
Natural Skin Care
Why Use Natural Skin Care? When it comes to skin care there are now many excellent natural choices available. Conventional skin care products often contain harsh and sometimes harmful chemical ingredients which can cause unpleasant side effects that include skin dryness, irritation and redness, especially if you have sensitive skin. Natural...
Skin Types
Understanding your Skin Types characteristics is really important in making the right decisions when selecting skin care products to maintain healthy and good looking skin. Knowing what skin type you have and applying the proper products, will not only help you achieve the best results for your skin but at...
Skin Types and Characteristics
What skin type do you have? It’s important to learn what skin type you have to know what kind of skin care products you’ll buy. It will also give you an idea and make the correct decision on what skin care routine or treatment you’ll follow. Skin types usually change...
Shea Butter for Skin Care
Is Shea Butter Good for Skin Care? Shea butter comes from the nuts of the Shea tree which is usually found in the savannah of Western Africa. The nuts are harvested, crushed and then boiled to extract the Shea butter that is usually found in a lot of skin care...
WHY Vit E
There are a lot of Vitamins that helps you stay healthy and at the same time helps you maintain your beautiful skin. Knowing the different kinds of ingredients used in your skin care product is really important because each ingredient plays a role to your skin. If you’ve noticed there...
Types of Laser Skin Resurfacing
Types of Laser Skin Resurfacing Laser Skin Resurfacing Laser resurfacing or most commonly known as laser peel, laser vaporization or lasabrasionis a cosmetic treatment that uses laser to lessen skin imperfections like wrinkles, fine lines, blemishes and other skin problems. The laser will destroy and remove the affected skin and once...
CHEMICAL PEELS
Chemical peel is a procedure that uses chemical solution to make your skin smoother. It is a controlled procedure that damages the skin where the chemical solution is applied. And then the damage is naturally healed by the skin. There are different kinds of chemical peels: Superficial peels Superficial peels use...
Eczema in Children
Dealing with Eczema in Children Eczema or also known as atopic dermatitis is a common skin condition which is associated with food allergies. Research has shown that 37 percent of young children who experience moderate to severe atopic dermatitis have food allergies. Doctors and scientists continue to investigate the true...
Milia in Babies
SKIN PROBLEMS Milia are tiny white bumps that are often seen on the nose, forehead, cheeks and even the chin. Around 40 to 50 percent of newborn babies have milia. Usually, milia becomes visible a day or two after birth. There are some babies that have a lot but there...
Food to Avoid For Your Sensitive Skin
Food to Avoid For Your Sensitive Skin Using the right skin care product for your sensitive skin is sometimes not enough. There some food that can cause skin irritation. Choosing the right food to eat will help minimize breakouts. Here are foods to avoid when you have sensitive skin: Soya Soya beans,...
Teenage Acne Treatment
SKIN PROBLEMS Teenage Acne Acne—one of the most common skin problems teenagers experience. In fact, studies show that 80% of teenagers have acne thus making it a normal stage in puberty. However, even if it’s normal, it doesn’t make it easier for them. Having those unwanted bumps on the face can...
Stretch Marks Removal
SKIN PROBLEMS Stretch Marks Removal Removing stretch marks Stretch marks happen to both men and women. Stretch marks (striae) are obvious lines that are often seen on the abdomen, thighs, breasts, buttocks and upper arms. They are red, pink or darker in color which usually fades in timeto a lighter gray or...
Is Lavender Oil Really Good For Your Skin?
NATURAL SKIN CARE Lavender (LavandulaAngustifolia) is well-known for its sensational scent that has a soothing and calming effect in the mind and body. This is the main benefit of Lavender Oil used in aromatherapy but is it really good for your skin?Today, Lavender Oil is a major ingredient in skin...
Blackheads and Whiteheads Treatments
SKIN PROBLEMS Treatments of blackheads and whiteheads Blackheads and whiteheads are caused by clogged hair follicles. When dry skin and oil accumulates on the hair follicles, tiny bumps appear. The difference between the two is when the skin surface of the clogged pore remains closed, it is called a whitehead. When...
Natural Ingredients that Help Clear Acne
NATURAL SKIN CARE/ Natural Ingredients for Acne Treatment Every time you see a pimple on your face or when an acne breakout occurs, you just want to treat it as fast as possible. There are a lot of over the counter acne treatment products that are available in the market....
Do Natural Ingredients make a difference in your Skin Care?
NATURAL SKIN CARE Do Natural Ingredients make a difference in your Skin Care? Are you asking this big question? Many of us forget that the skin is the largest organ of our body. It protects us from harmful micro-organisms as well as serves as the body’s temperature regulator. However, when it comes to...
5 BASIC SKIN TYPES
SKIN TYPES Knowing your skin type is really important. Before buying a skin care product, you should first know what skin type you have. Applying the proper product to your skin will not only give you the best skin care but at the same time you’ll save a lot of...
Nappy Rash Treatment
SKIN PROBLEMS Nappy rash is the most common skin problem that occurs in babies. Even if you are a very careful parent, sometimes nappy rash can’t be avoided. Whether you use disposable or washable nappies, it could still happen to your baby’s delicate skin. What does it look like? You will know...
How Do You Know If You Have Sensitive Skin?
SENSITIVE SKIN Red, dry, tight and itchy, these are the symptoms of sensitive skin. The growing population of people having sensitive skin is really alarming. According to research 70% of the population has sensitive skin this 2019 compared to 15% in 2009. The term sensitive skin can sometimes be overused. For...
Dry Skin Care Tips
SKIN TYPES Itchy, flaky, dry skin can be very irritating and sometimes painful. If you are one of the people who have dry skin, knowing how to manage the itchiness or pain would be a relief. Here are some skin care tips that you could do: Use warm water and...
Can Office Work Impact Your Skin’s Health?
SKIN PROBLEMS / Office Environment and Your Skin How does an office environment impact your skin? We often think that working in an office environment that our skin will be safe from harm since we’re not overly exposed to the sun. Have you sometimes noticed or experienced that your skin feels...
Alpha Hydroxy Acids Benefits
NATURAL SKIN CARE / Alpha Hydroxy Acids in Skin Care Alpha Hydroxy Acids or AHA are collection of natural acids that are found in different foods. The most common Alpha Hydroxy Acids are Glycolic Acid which is derived from sugar canes, Citric acid from citrus fruits, Lactic acid from sour...
How To Manage Your Oily Skin
SKIN PROBLEMS Before buying different kinds of skin care products, you should know your skin type first. Properly identifying your own skin type will not only help you save money but at the same time helps you achieve a healthy skin. There are 5 basic skin types: normal, oily, dry,...
Skin Care Ingredients to Avoid If You Have Sensitive Skin
Skin Care Ingredients to Avoid Living a normal life with a sensitive skin could be tricky. Just by using a wrong skin care product could easily trigger an irritation. That’s why it is very important to know the ingredients of each skin care product or household product that you have...
Best Anti-Aging Herbs and Spices
Natural ways to reduce wrinkles and fine lines Aging is a normal part of life and one way or another we are going to have signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. However, this doesn’t mean that when we grow older, we can’t do something about it. There are...
Skin Care Ingredients to Avoid If You Have Sensitive Skin
The top 4 major ingredients to look out for in skin care products Last week on our blog we wrote about how you can tell if you have sensitive skin and what should do to help relieve the symptoms. If you do have sensitive skin then you probably know or...
Sensitive Skin
How do you know if you have sensitive skin? Red, dry, tight and itchy, these are the symptoms of sensitive skin. The growing population of people having sensitive skin is really alarming. The term sensitive skin can sometimes be overused. For example, environmental factors like the change of weather can cause...
Benefits of Natural Skin Care
Reasons why you should start using natural skin care They say you only get out what you put in and your skin is no exception. Being the largest organ of our body, the skin is porous and highly absorbent with 60% of what we put on our skin is absorbed into...
Christmas Gift Ideas For Babies and Toddlers
Presents Babies and Parents Will Love Buying presents for the littlest member of the family is always fun and exciting. We find ourselves automatically wanting to spoil them with lots of gifts at Christmas without thinking how practical and necessary the items are. Here are our top gift ideas that will...
Christmas Gift Ideas For Teens
Gift Ideas Teens Will Love Buying presents for teenagers can be a hard task, but it helps to know what they want and what’s on trend. Here are our top picks for those picky teens. Skin Care Give teens the gift of confidence this Christmas with skin clear, brighter skin. Where traditional acne...
Christmas Gift Ideas For Him
Practical Gifts He didn’t Know He Needed Finding the right gifts for ‘Him’ can be a little tricky as they generally are not the best in disclosing their wish lists. So if you are at a loss on what to give, here are our top picks that he will not...
Christmas Gift Ideas For Her
Our no-fail Christmas Gift Ideas For Her Christmas is a fantastic time to show those you love how much you really love them. But what do you get someone who has everything? That is a dilemma many of us face especially when it comes to those special ladies in our...
Prep Your Skin Ready For Any Occasion
Tips to clearer, brighter skin and healthier, shinier hair. Plan, hydrate, stress less and sleep your way to clearer brighter skin and healthier, shinier hair at your next special occasion. Spring has to be one of our favourite seasons of the year; from the sun shining, flowers blooming to special...
AQI Natural Skin Care for Sensitive Skin is now selling in the USA on Amazon.com
You can find our AQI Naturals range on Amazon USA. We are very excited to advise that finally our range AQI Sensitive Skincare products are available in the USA. We have chosen to launch on Amazon.com as it seems the most customer-friendly and convenient way to give access to the...
Protect Your Glow!
We know that our skin benefits from a good night’s rest, but did you know we need to protect our skin whilst we sleep? Our skin undergoes a natural exfoliation process while we sleep, as it repairs and regenerates new skin cells. By following our simple tips we can protect...
Baby Shower Gift Ideas
What do you buy as a gift for a Baby Shower? Here are a few important things you need to know before you start shopping for the Baby Shower! Have you been invited to another family member, or a friends baby shower? And you have no idea what gift to give...
ACNE Face Wash
ACNE Face Wash 5 Star Review Have to share this review on our ANCE Face Wash: "Long product review because this is so good" It kinda makes me sad that no one has reviewed this product yet because it's actually very very good! I came across this cleanser and the moisturiser when...
ACNE Value Pack
This ACNE Value Pack from AQI-Clear contains the key requirements to care for you Acne prone skin to cleanse, control, treat and minimise breakouts. Save 25% by ordering the AQI-CLEAR five piece Value Pack now. This is a $ 16.80 saving over buying the products separately ! Do you have...
ATO Baby Skin Care products
ATO Baby Skin Care products are a new generation of functional natural skincare products especially created for babies with highly sensitive skin. ATO is short for the word "atopic" which describes conditions that occur when Baby is overly sensitive to allergens in the environment such as harsh climate, pollens,...
The Benefits of Using Natural Acne Skincare Products
Following a few simple Acne skincare tips can help you minimize breakouts and get clear, healthy looking skin. Acne is persistent and embarrassing, so it’s no wonder that so many people resort to using harsh acne products or pursuing expensive clinical treatments. Treating your Acne with chemicals can be...
30 Days to More Beautiful Hands
Everybody knows that beautiful Summer hands are made in Spring! At AQIcare.com we are so excited to share our "30-days to More Beautiful Hands" Challenge! Everybody knows that beautiful Summer hands are made in Spring, and we are so excited to share our "30-days to More Beautiful Hands" Challenge! We would...
Bathtime Routine for Bub
Bathtime Routine for Bub ... Is bath time the time of the day where your home is either filled with fun and laughter … Or, tears and stress… Having a great routine can make all the difference! Is bathtime fun-time, or does it result in bathtime tears? It's that time of...
The Magic of Christmas 2016 with AQI Skincare
The Magic of Christmas and the Joy of Giving 2016 The countdown to the Magic of Christmas and the Joy of Giving is happening ... The shops are filled with the Christmas decorations, and soon they will be filled with the sounds of Christmas carols. ...But, it is important to remember that...
AQI 24 Hour Body Lotion
OFFERS INTENSE MOISTURE FOR UP TO 24 HOURS This deep nourishing lotion offers intense moisture for up to 24 hours for sensitive, allergy prone and fragile skin while protecting against dryness. Enriched with an amazing combination of 15 vitamins, natural actives, essential fatty acids and ceramides make this a lot...