March 30, 2012 – It may only be the first of spring, but having the right sunscreen for the best protection should be a part of your year-round skin care routine. Last summer the FDA put out new guidelines about what sunscreen manufacturers could state on their labels, so we thought we do a refresher [...]
March 29, 2012 – Niacin, which is a B3 vitamin, is another natural way to improve your skin tone. Research on this water soluble vitamin has shown that it widens capillaries, which increases blood flow. Your skin gets most of its blood flow from capillaries, so if they are even slightly constricted it can keep [...]
March 28, 2012 – Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? It’s also pretty amazing, and once we tell you what’s in one inch of skin you’ll probably think so too. You’ll also understand how your skin can be prone to so many conditions and why it can be [...]
March 27, 2012 – What if you had your own personal laser device at home for wrinkle treatment? Sounds like something from a sci-fi movie? Not really, and it may happen sooner than you think. The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology says that studies are being done on home use of laser systems [...]
March 26, 2012 – Anyone who has any experience with acne knows that there is a dizzying assortment of over-the-counter acne treatments and medications available. We’ve talked a little about some of the ingredients that have shown good results, but some cases of acne will need to be treated by a dermatologist. One area of [...]
March 23, 2012 – When you think of factors that cause your facial skin to age, you may automatically assume that sun damage, frowning and even smiling are the main culprits when it comes to brown spots, wrinkles and lines. All of those things happen in our every day lives. But did you know that [...]
March 22, 2012 – So now you what the different types of acne are as well as their characteristics. But what about acne treatment options? What kind of skin care and therapy is available to help control acne? The answer is that there are several different successful treatment options for acne other than or in [...]
March 21, 2012 – We talked about needing to know your skin type before you can form a daily customized skin care routine. The same rule applies to acne treatment. You need to know what type of acne you have before you can start a treatment, whether that is an over-the-counter product or prescription strength [...]
March 20, 2012 – Before you can develop a good skin care routine, you need to know what skin type you have. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, there are distinct categories of skin type and each one has its own specific characteristics. You can best judge your skin type by washing your face [...]
March 19, 2012 – Those of you who see a dermatologist for your acne treatment and are on antibiotics may have wondered if taking them poses any long-term risk. Most of us have heard about how some bacteria can develop a resistance when exposed to antibiotics over a long time. So should you worry about [...]