The skin is susceptible to so many offenses. It is virtually unprotected from environmental factors and is certainly affected by what happens beneath its surface. Historically, we have learned how to manage only the very basics of skin care, cleansing and moisturizing. With just a little extra effort, though, we have the power to postpone… Read More »
We don’t often think to ourselves “I want to have gorgeous skin.” The way this desire comes across is in our concern when we see hyperpigmentation resultant from sun damage. It is demonstrated in our displeasure about frown lines, crow’s feet, and creases around the nose and mouth. These cosmetic concerns relate to age, yes,… Read More »
Chemical peels have been a popular dermatologic treatment for many years. People often perceive a chemical peel as one of two things: either a pampering treatment you get in a spa or an aggressive treatment that leaves you red and peeling for weeks on end. While the two extremes do exist, there is also something… Read More »
If you’ve noticed that your skin is changing right along with the weather, recognize symptoms as an indication that you need to change something about your skin care. Along with plummeting temperatures, the winter months make the air even drier than normal. Dry air leaches moisture from your skin. Unless you have plans to jet… Read More »
Until the development of soft tissue fillers, hyaluronic acid was a carbohydrate molecule that was primarily known only to scientists. Now that millions of people are getting younger-looking faces through tiny injections of hyaluronic acid, we are much more familiar with this organic sugar compound. Perhaps we should say that more people know what the… Read More »
Winter brings ample opportunity to build snowmen and cozy up in front of a crackling fire. It also presents us with a great learning experience in skin care. The cold air may couple with sleet, rain, and snow to make the roadways wet, but this time of year is very trying and drying on the… Read More »
By now, you’ve hopefully spent a few days exclusively enjoying some gorgeous summertime weather. Whether your outdoor fun has taken place close to home or you’re looking forward to a faraway vacation, we hope that sun care has been one of your priorities. The heat of summer may be welcoming, but the exposure to UV… Read More »
We know enough at this point to understand the hazards of too much UV exposure. Just a few decades ago, it was not uncommon for pool decks and sandy beaches to be scented with Baby Oil through the multiple bodies covered with that substance. Today, more people are wearing sunscreen when they spend the day… Read More »
Do you find yourself in a state of constant frustration when it comes to your skin? We are inundated with picture-perfect skin on pages of magazines and even on social media. To go along with the idea that we can have a baby-smooth complexion (we can, actually), we are also served up a near-daily dose… Read More »
If you’re expecting a baby, you’ve got so much to look forward to. You’ve also most likely got a lot on your mind. Between morning sickness and pregnancy brain fog and that growing belly (along with growing excitement), there’s a lot on your plate. We don’t want to add to it. The following tips are… Read More »
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