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...
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
Board Certified Dermatologist | CEO | Functional Textile Expert | Bioethicist | Educator | Author | Mom
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Dr. Erum Ilyas
- May 19
- 3 min
Scalp Micropigmentation
Camouflaging the scalp to conceal obvious evidence of hair loss is achieved in multiple ways with the concept focused on reducing the...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 4
- 3 min
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?...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 3
- 5 min
Hyaluronic Acid | Your guide to understanding this skincare ingredient
Topical formulations of HA are seen for anti-wrinkle creams and skin hydration. Read more... Topics What is Hyaluronic Acid (HA)? What...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 1
- 5 min
Makeup Removal | From daily tips to special occasions
Makeup removal does not necessarily require special products to remove depending on the types and quantities of products used. Read...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jan 29
- 2 min
Product Claims | "will appear" vs "will have"
Can you tell the difference between those two lines? To be able to spot the difference between these two claims is important as it can...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jan 16
- 2 min
Magnetic Eyelashes
I recommend considering a few things when choosing the right magnetic eyelashes option for your precious eyes. Read more... Topics What...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Dec 25, 2022
- 8 min
Face oils
The main role that face oils play in our skincare routine is to add hydration. Read more... Topics What role do face oils play in a...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Dec 17, 2022
- 1 min
Resveratrol
Resveratrol is a unique botanical antioxidant in that it has been shown to both directly search out damaging free radicals and also...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Dec 17, 2022
- 2 min
Mineral Makeup
There is not one cohesive definition to define “mineral powders”. Read more... Topics What are mineral powders? Who should use mineral...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Dec 16, 2022
- 4 min
Expired beauty products
Given the fact that beauty products are at risk for contamination, consider the location the product is used and the risks associated...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Dec 16, 2022
- 2 min
Product Claims | ‘Maximum Strength’ vs ‘Clinical Strength’
When you see these claims on the side of a package, they likely give the impression that the product you are looking at means business....
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min
Argan Oil
Derived from Morocco, argan oil's primary role in cosmetic products is to serve a role in hydrating the skin. Read more... Topics Can you...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Nov 4, 2022
- 6 min
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...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 30, 2022
- 5 min
Retinol
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...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 30, 2022
- 4 min
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......
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 30, 2022
- 3 min
Rosehip Oil & Rosewater | How to add to your skincare routine
Rose has many sources in skin care. Read more... Topics How is rose added to skincare? What is rosehip oil? What is rosewater? What are...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 30, 2022
- 4 min
Toners
The key point to start with is that the word “toner” does not necessarily apply to one group of products or uses. Read more... Topics Can...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 29, 2022
- 3 min
Micellar Water
Think of micelles as molecules that can attach to dirt and oil on one side and water on the other. Read more... Topics First off—how do...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 29, 2022
- 3 min
Hexylresorcinol
Hexylresorcinol is known to have antiseptic, antimicrobial, and anesthetic properties. Read more... Topics In general, can you explain...
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