As we age, fine lines and wrinkles begin to form and our skin loses its smoothness and elasticity. Most of us lead an outdoor lifestyle. Years of sun exposure also causes changes in our complexion. Skincare companies and drug companies have released numerous products that Read More ›
8 Adult Acne Facts (Plus, How to Treat Them)
Fact #1: Acne usually begins with blackheads. Blackheads are not dirt, they're actually the result of oil and dead cells getting trapped in a pore where they block the duct and mix with bacteria. They then turn black when exposed to air. Red pimples develop when blackheads become Read More ›
Six Surprising Hints and Tips to Keeping your Skin Clear this Summer
Ever wondered why your skin is more prone to breakouts in the Summer months? Here’s six helpful hints and tips with product suggestions from our very own Trina Renea to help keep your skin clear this Summer: 1) Load Up with a Light Sunscreen. Be sure to apply enough Read More ›
Top 5 Skincare Ingredients that Help to Reverse the Signs of Aging!
Ever wondered what the top 5 skincare ingredients are that help to reverse the signs of aging? Well look no further, here they are together with our fav product recommendations. Happy reading! 1. RETANOIDS Speed up cell turnover and help increase collagen production Read More ›
Professional vs. At Home Gadgets
Here's The Skinny On Professional vs. At Home Skin Gadgets Who doesn't love a good DIY project but skin care isn't the best time to take matters into your own hands. At home skin treatment machines are on the rise. Here's the skinny on why professional treatments are more cost Read More ›
Is It Safe To Enjoy The Benefits Of Lasers In Summer?
Is it safe to enjoy the benefits of lasers in Summer? Not really. Unless it is a tightening laser that works under the skins surface like Thermage or Ulthera. IPL's, V-beam, Fraxel and co2 lasers are all to harsh for the summer sun. During the summer...put lasers on hold. Enjoy Read More ›
What Is BB Cream, Really?
What is BB cream, really? BB cream originated in the 60's from a doctor in Germany but blew up in the 80's in South Korea and Japan where porcelain skin is in demand. BB = Blemish Balm (Korea) and Beauty Balm in the US. A true BB cream is supposed to be a tinted moisturizer Read More ›
Back to (Skin) School Chapter 5 : Sunscreens
Welcome back our dear skin care aficionados. It’s time to chat sunscreens. It may still be winter but now is the perfect time for you to get a healthy sun protection routine down. There is more misinformation buzzing around sunscreens than in a year’s subscription to a tabloid Read More ›
Achieve The Skin You’ve Always Wanted with Brand New Treatments and Machines at The Facial Bungalow!
We have recently added some bells and whistles to our Clinical Spa and are excited to share that we now have the most advanced technology and products that the beauty industry has to offer. Now that we have seen and experienced the look of invasive procedures along with face Read More ›
Back to (Skin) School Chapter 4 : Moisturizers
Hello my Pretties and welcome back to the Facial Bungalow’s Tour de Skincare! With the winter months cozily upon us, there’s no better time to take a little trip to Hydration Lane. Today, we’ll have a little chat about moisturizers. So grab a cup of hot cocoa, and let’s get Read More ›
Back to (Skin) School Chapter 3: Exfoliators
Welcome back skin students!! It’s almost Halloween, so to celebrate (and get in the fall mood, since we don’t get much actual Fall weather here in Los Angeles) I’m sitting on my couch with a pumpkin peel on my face, trying to figure out what to be for Halloween this year. Sexy Read More ›
Back To (Skin) School Chapter 2: Antioxidants
Welcome back, class! Hopefully you’re all getting settled into your hectic back to school routines, and still finding some time to enjoy the fact that, although it’s October, it feels like July outside! (Enough with the heat wave already! Give a sister a break!) Today we’re Read More ›
Back to (Skin) School Chapter 1: Cleansers
Hello beautiful readers! We’re back for Chapter 1 of our 5 Chapter series on the basics of skincare. As promised, we plan to drop some knowledge on you, so put on your learning pants and let’s go! You may be thinking, “What on Earth can they really tell me about cleansers? Read More ›
Back to (Skin) School
Greetings gorgeous readers! Wow, it’s already September. We’re busy trying to enjoy the last few moments of summer, and gearing up for every parent’s favorite time of year—Back to school! We thought this would be a great time to talk about the basics of skincare. You know, Read More ›
Celeb Fit Moms
Facial Bungalow was recently mentioned on the "Skinny Mom" blog!! Stacie Lawrence Flashes The 411 On Her Healthy Lifestyle Imagine, you’re walking down the street, thinking over your worries of the day and suddenly the 10 strangers walking near you break into a choreographed Read More ›