SPF for Lips
Lip balms tend to use thicker wax-based ingredients intended to protect the thin skin of the lips while also sealing in moisture to add...
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
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Dr. Erum Ilyas
Nov 4, 20235 min
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...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Oct 29, 20238 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
Jul 22, 202314 min
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...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 28, 20232 min
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...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 6, 20237 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, 20236 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
Feb 4, 20233 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, 20235 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
Jan 8, 20232 min
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...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 17, 20222 min
"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...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 17, 20222 min
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...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Oct 30, 20224 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 24, 20223 min
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....
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Sep 8, 20222 min
Perioral Wrinkles
Disclaimer: This page contains an affiliate link to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through this link. Topics...
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