The unimaginable explosion of celebrity skincare brands and “garage gurus” offering skincare products promising to have the magic ingredient to make us look younger, have healthier skin, lose weight, and even eliminate any gray hair has made it challenging for those of us seeking an evidence-based approach to skincare. The preponderance of consumer misinformation in […]
By Colette Brown, Director of Education Columbia Skincare Sometimes when looking in the mirror, it reflects the good and the “bad.” The years of absorbing as many rays of sunshine as possible, harsh weather conditions, skin treatments that were “too aggressive,” neglect of sunscreen, poor diet, and the list goes on. While we do not […]
Keeping Our Promise.. In 1871 our founder Francis Crayton Sturtevant made a promise to our customers that the Columbia brand would represent three important distinctions from other brands. He promised that Columbia brand products would offer: • Superior efficacy • Safe for daily use and suitable for all skin types • Excellent value to the […]
From the milk and honey baths used by the ancient Egyptians to the light zaps of today’s cosmetic lasers, people are constantly searching for the latest and greatest procedures to help achieve a younger, healthier, more attractive look. The development of high-tech cosmetic treatments is helping to meet those needs without the time, cost and […]
MEET THE MOST CUTTING-EDGE, RESEARCH-BACKED PROBIOTIC SERUM THAT DELIVERS SMOOTH, LUMINOUS SKIN It’s also formulated by Columbia SkinCare – the oldest family-owned skincare company in the United States. Columbia SkinCare partnered with Beautytap’s diverse community of certified beauty professionals for trusted, detailed, unpaid reviews. We are sharing this post with you as part of this collaboration and […]
by Colette BrownDermascope Magazine, July 2022 Great philosophers have debated the concept of beauty and what defines it throughout history. Is it subjective, influenced by one’s personal taste, or objective, influenced by others? Although many great minds may not agree on what is aesthetically pleasing, philosophers generally agree that beauty is in the eye of […]
While the methods which we engage in to maintain or improve our health and wellness have changed significantly over the years, the goal to retain a youthful appearance remains as important as ever. Throughout the centuries people have attempted numerous means in their effort to achieve a more youthful and healthier look. From the milk […]
Skin is the largest organ in the body; it protects your other organs from the harsh outside thus making it one of the most important organs in your body. Skin is composed of a vast, complex network of various cells, proteins, ceramides, lipids, and its microbiome. A healthy and full functioning skin barrier is vitally […]
Under The Microscope: Rethinking the Science in Skincare Part 1: Animal Testing Newly discovered understanding of the microbiome and its relationship to our health and wellness opens the door to a new approach in treating and curing diseases of the skin and more. Our “Under The Microscope” series is meant to engage our colleagues in […]
“We see skincare differently”. This is not just a phrase created by an advertising agency for us. It is actually the reason we have been a family owned and operated entity for over 150 years. Our loyal customers have been with us for many generations and the reason is a very simple one – our […]
