September 10, 2012 – There are five great anti-aging skin care products that can make your complexion glow; retinol, hydroquinone, sunscreen, antioxidants and alpha hydroxyl acids. According to a recent American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), the key to getting the most out of these skin care products is knowing the right way to [...]
September 3, 2012 – If you like sweet, sugary foods it could have a not-so-sweet effect on your complexion. In fact, foods high in sugar content may actually cause acne to flare up or make already existing acne worse. It isn’t the sugar itself that causes the problem but the glycemic index of the food, [...]
August 27, 2012 – We’ve all heard the theories about what can trigger acne, including stress, hormones, sugar and dairy products. But now some research is showing that weight gain may cause moderate to severe acne in teenagers and young women. A recent New York Times article states that teens and young adults who have [...]
August 20, 2012 – We’ve said in previous posts that teh most expensive facial creams aren’t always the best in terms of skin care. But on the other hand, the cheapest aren’t always that good for your skin either. But now you may need to check the label and make sure any facial cream, anti-aging [...]
August 13, 2012 – If you have mild to moderate acne and are overwhelmed with the number of over-the-counter acne medications out there, it’s no wonder. Go to any pharmacy, large chain store or even grocery store and you’ll find dozens of acne treatment products on the shelves. But which ones work and are there [...]
August 6, 2012 – If you’ve had acne and now have acne scars or are starting to see some dark age or sun spots, you may want to talk to a dermatologist about having a chemical peel. There are three levels of chemical peels, and a licensed dermatologist can evaluate your skin and determine which [...]
July 30, 2012 – The typical skin care routine involves some anti-aging preventative measures like broad-spectrum sunscreen, moisturizer, exfoliating and some creams and topical treatments. Throw in acne treatment when needed and the occasional visit to the dermatologist and you may think that’s all you need for skin care. But what about when the typical [...]
July 23, 2012 – So you’ve decided that your skin care routine could use some professional advice or maybe even a new treatment or cosmetic procedure. Maybe you’ve tried all of the over-the-counter skin care products for acne, wrinkles, lines and sun damage and still aren’t satisfied with the results. Or maybe you just want [...]
July 16, 2012 – When you think of quality skin care, you may think you have to spend a small fortune on high-end skin care products, visits to a spa for facials or expensive sessions with a dermatologist. But that isn’t true, and if you follow some tips from the American Academy of Dermatology, you [...]
July 9, 2012 – A couple of posts ago we talked about how American women are the biggest consumers world-wide of skin care products and anti-aging products, spending about $2.3 million last year (2011). But according to a recent Marketwire news release, adding foods rich in anti-aging properties is a less expensive way to boost [...]