10 Habits That Are Secretly Sabotaging Your Skin

10 Habits That Are Secretly Sabotaging Your Skin At Ingrid Thompson Skincare, we believe that radiant skin is a reflection of a balanced, fulfilling life.  While your skin’s health isn’t just about appearance—it is a key part of your overall well-being and confidence. Today, we’re uncovering ten silent culprits that could be undermining your skin’s […]

Why You Need A Toner

1.  Toners are crucial to the cleansing process.  Toner removes the final residue of make-up, dirt & oil leftover cleanser and unless you are using filtered water to cleanse your skin, there is chlorine, calcium, flouride and other heavy metals in the water that will be left on the skin. When the chemicals dry, they […]

Travel Health Tips

Have you ever gotten back from a relaxing getaway only to feel like you needed a vacation from your vacation? Why do plane rides make you feel so dehydrated?  If you love to travel but don’t like feeling jet-lagged, the following tips will help reduce bloat and fatigue and help you stay healthy and on […]

Allergic Reactions to Skincare

I love trying new products, exploring new foods and am always searching for the most advanced ways to reduce the effects of aging.   I’ve learned the hard way that while being adventurous is a positive trait, there are some things to consider before diving in.   It may not seem like a big deal to introduce something […]

Curing Eczema and Other Mystery Rashes

Eczema. UGH!! What a pain in the butt! Anyone who has suffered from eczema knows that symptoms can be downright debilitating physically, emotionally and spiritually. Painful rashes, sleepless nights, shame, and feeling disconnected from life and other people. You may even have heard that eczema is an incurable condition that can only be managed with cortisone, Benadryl and […]

Trapped Emotions and the Skin

Have you considered releasing trapped emotions in your body (and skin) as part of your beauty regime? Flawless skin, vibrant health, That’s what we want, isn’t it? Some of us will do just about anything for it. You could say I’m in that camp. I’ve had leech facials, mud baths, carbon dioxide injections, ozone therapy, […]

Complexion Perfection

Do you ever wake up feeling on top of the world, look in the mirror, and think, “WOW!! My skin looks AMAZING!!” BEST. FEELING. EVER!! Wouldn’t you agree?! I wish this for everyone. From personal experience, I know how debilitating skin problems can be. In my early 20’s, I dealt with painful cystic acne that kept […]

Skin Perfection Series: The Lipid Barrier

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Did you know that lipid barrier function is perhaps one of the most important aspects of skin health and aging? As our skin’s first line of defense against the outside world, the lipid barrier is the outer layer of skin and is also known as the Stratum Corneum (CF).  It is a protective, waterproof shield […]

The Sunscreen Debate

It’s hard to believe we’re already midsummer and oh man is the heat on! ln addition to being a top source of Vitamin D3 needed for balanced hormones, a strong immune system, brain, bones and teeth, sunshine has an energizing and uplifting effect on our soul. So how can we reap the benefits of these […]