Pollution Solutions

Air pollution can come in many different forms - from acid rain to car exhaust to cigarette smoke. These substances are not only bad for the environment - they are also bad for your skin! There is significant evidence showing that this kind of pollution causes the body to produce free radicals - which break down collagen and elastin in the skin cells. The result is the formation of fine lines and wrinkles and an overall quickening of the aging process. You can not always protect yourself from these dangers but below are some ways you can help combat them!

Fight it With Antioxidants: Vitamins and nutrients in the body help to block the formation of free radicals. Learn more about Erno Laszlo's vitamin-enriched skincare products.

Wipe it Away: Cleansing your skin at night is an intricate part of making sure the dirt and grime of the day does not stay on your skin for longer then it is needed. Find the right Erno Laszlo facial cleanser for your skin.

Pretty as a Pumpkin

As we enter October, it officially starts the Halloween season, and if there ever was a fruit mascot for this spooky holiday, it would be the pumpkin. This seasonal gourd begins to pop up everywhere, but it is not only for sweet treats and carving activities, pumpkin is actually great for your skin! Read below to learn what skin healing properties a pumpkin possesses:

ANTI-AGING
Pumpkins are a great source of potassium, a mineral that helps with new cell growth, and can help rejuvenate a tired complexion.

BLEMISH CONTROL
Pumpkins are loaded with Zinc, which helps heal acne blemishes, reduce inflammation, and aids in regulating the skin’s oil gland activity.

BRIGHTNESS
Rich in Beta-carotene, pumpkins help to enhance the skin by adding a glowing hint of color that brightens and evens out skin tone.

Ingredient Spotlight: Emu Oil

The emu is native to Australia

The benefits of Emu Oil have been known since the times of the Aborigines in Australia. They used it as bush medicine to treat a variety of conditions, such as sunburns, wounds, muscle pain, irritation, and arthritis. Today, emu oil is used as an ingredient in many cosmetics for the same reasons - Erno Laszlo uses it in our magical phormula 3-9 products. Studies, however, have uncovered many additional therapeutic uses for emu oil.

One of the main reasons that emu oil is so fantastically effective is that its chemical composition is very similar to that of human skin. This allows it to be easily absorbed through pores into the deepest layers of skin, ensuring that it will be able to nourish at every level.

Additionally, emu oil has been proven useful in fighting acne. It is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, which means it will work to kill the bacteria that causes acne in the first place, and soothe to reduce the swelling it causes in turn. Emu Oil also contains naturally abundant levels of Vitamins A and E. These act both as free-radical fighting, toxin-removing antioxidants, and as agents to help skin speed up healing.

Lastly, emu oil also contains a substance called Linoleic Acid. This special compound is what gives emu oil it's pain-reliving and anti-inflammatory agents, and enables it to be used for easing muscle and joint pain. For this reason, it's frequently used by sports teams and in fitness centers the world over. What's more is that is also aids in the formation of new cells. This gives emu oil the highly desirable property of being anti-aging and wrinkle-reducing! Basically, it is a miracle compound that aids in your overall appearance.