Anti Aging

Learn about premature aging of the skin

Perimenopause | Skin Signs

During perimenopause, there is a decrease in the amount of estrogen and progesterone produced by the ovaries. To understand what is...

Astaxanthin in Skincare

The antioxidant effect of astaxanthin is as much as 1000 times higher than coenzyme Q10. It is thought to help as a supplement for...

How to shop for retinol

If you are just starting on a retinol product, I recommend starting with brands found at the drugstore. The reason is simple. These...

Night Creams | How to choose a Retinol

Nighttime is the best opportunity to help your skin repair itself from the damage it sees during the day from UV rays and free radicals...

Retinol | What's in your anti-aging products

Retinol gets a lot of love in the over-the-counter anti-aging skincare product world. Retinol itself is a form of vitamin A found in...

Antioxidants in Photoprotection

In some ways, you can think about safe sun protection similar to sex education. In other words, abstinence or avoiding the sun and photo...

Botox During Pregnancy

Botox has many medical and cosmetic uses. With the current data available, Botox is considered category C during pregnancy. The...

Photocarcinogenesis | Light-induced cancer development

Breaking down this word is “photo” meaning light-induced, “carcino-” meaning cancer, and “genesis” meaning origin or development. ...

Droopy Eyelids | Anti-aging for Dermatochalasis of the upper eyelid

Droopy eyelids, also referred to as heavy eyelids or dermatochalasis of the upper eyelid, is a common change to see in the eyelid skin as...

Forehead | Pigment, wrinkles, inflammation, dryness, pores & laxity

A lot can go on with the forehead. Some of the changes our forehead experiences as we age are anticipated, while others did not have to...

Natural vs Premature Aging of the Skin | What does "anti-aging" mean to you?

The conversation on the aging of the skin needs a little direction so that your roadmap for finding solutions will actually make a...

Peptides in Skincare

It is so hard to say if peptides in skincare are worth the cost simply because very few products disclose the precise peptides used and...

Morning SPF | Sunscreen in your am skincare routine

Aside from protecting our skin from premature aging and skin cancer, choosing the right sunscreen can play a role in reducing the...

Do I need to use a serum?

Serums are lightweight products that do not have the thickness or greasiness of a cream or lotion. Read more... Topics What is a serum?...

Frownies

Frownies, or at least the concept behind the use of a facial adhesive patch to restrict facial movements, is not a new concept. Read...

Body Treatments by Concern

So much skincare media is focused on the face but what about the body? After all, we only see our faces when we look in the mirror or...

"I turned 40 and my skin just changed!"

As we get older, each decade can bring about some skin changes- some associated with genetics, some with hormones, and some with the...

Anti Aging Face Masks

Using an overnight face mask is a way to get a little more out of your skincare routine. Read more... Topics Why should one use a mask to...

Peel Off Masks

It’s worth noting that there are 4 different types of facial masks with peel-off masks demonstrating improved hydration of the skin...

Body Surface Area and Sun Protective Clothing

We continue to research and study the benefits of UPF clothing. Read more... Topics Why did I get a sunburn when I wore sunscreen and had...

Planning a Wedding? Skincare planning starts well in advance

Preparing your skin for your wedding day needs to start as early as possible. Read more... Topics What are the skincare biggest...

Bakuchiol | Alternative to Retinol

Bakuchiol has popped up in the medical literature for varying uses- anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, anti-aging- it’s all there. Read more......

Benefits of Botox

Botox is a muscle relaxant to relax dynamic wrinkles. Read more... Topics What is Botox? What are the benefits of Botox? What should we...

Gray hair | Natural versus Premature Graying. What you need to know.

Gray hair or graying of the hair, also known as canities, occurs naturally with aging at different ages depending on race and ethnicity....

Perioral Wrinkles

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