Tinted Sunscreen | How to choose the right one
Tinted sunscreens are essentially sunscreen products with a color tint to mask the whitish residue that sunscreens can leave on the skin....
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
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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
- Dec 25, 2022
- 4 min
Aftershave | How to choose the right one
When it comes to choosing the best aftershave, the best approach is to understand the goal. Read more... Topics What is the best way to...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Dec 24, 2022
- 3 min
Vaginal Wipes
Vaginal wipes must take into consideration the complexities of the bio flora to avoid triggering an imbalance that could result in a...
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
- Nov 12, 2022
- 2 min
Menopause Associated Vaginal Dryness
Menopause-associated vaginal dryness is a result of decreased estrogen. This leads to thinning of the vaginal mucosa, decreased...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Nov 7, 2022
- 3 min
Apple Cider Vinegar for your Skin and Hair
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has antimicrobial properties giving it the potential to be an effective method to ward off scalp infections of...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Nov 6, 2022
- 3 min
Microneedling | The Basics
Microneedling also referred to as collagen induction therapy, can have really impressive results... Read more... Topics What is...
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
- 4 min
Petroleum Jelly in Skincare
Petroleum jelly is purified and refined and regarded as one of the safest products to use on the skin by Dermatologists. 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 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...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 29, 2022
- 2 min
Mulberry Extract
Oxyresveratrol which is a known strong inhibitor of the enzyme tyrosinase is found in both the root and stems of mulberry plants. Read...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 29, 2022
- 3 min
Eco friendly packaging in skin care
Eco-friendly packaging in skin care focuses on whether the packaging is biodegradable, made from recycled materials, or recyclable. Read...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 23, 2022
- 3 min
Hypoallergenic | What's the deal with this term?
Hypoallergenic is intended to reference a product that is less likely to trigger an allergic reaction or has fewer allergens in it. Read...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Sep 8, 2022
- 7 min
Rosacea | A complete guide to understanding your diagnosis
It’s best to think of Rosacea as a 'reactive' skin condition. The skin reacts to a trigger to result in the dilation of the blood vessels...
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