Perimenopause | Skin Signs
During perimenopause, there is a decrease in the amount of estrogen and progesterone produced by the ovaries. To understand what is...
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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
- Oct 29, 2023
- 8 min
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...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Aug 13, 2023
- 4 min
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...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jun 25, 2023
- 2 min
What is the meaning of a product that is "dermatologist tested”?
There is not necessarily a specific criterion a product has to meet from a regulatory perspective to use the term “dermatologist tested”....
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jun 6, 2023
- 7 min
Mixing Skincare Products | How much to use and how to layer...
The question as to how much product to use and how is probably why we all have a drawer or box of barely used products. No one seems to...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jun 4, 2023
- 6 min
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...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- May 19, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 5 min
Hyaluronic Acid | Your guide to understanding this skincare ingredient
Topical formulations of hyaluronic acid (HA) are seen for anti-wrinkle creams and skin hydration. Read more... Topics What is Hyaluronic...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 1, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 2 min
Cosmetic Product Claims | "will appear" vs "will have"
Have you ever tried to decipher cosmetic product claims? These are pricey products and learning how to decode skincare can help you save...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jan 16, 2023
- 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 - maximum strength and clinical strength- on the side of a package, they likely give the impression that the...
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
- 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
- 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...
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