Category: Skin

How to Teach Old Skin New Tricks

While we’re young, many of us don’t consider the consequences of not taking care of our skin. From lathering ourselves in baby oil to get the perfect tan, skipping our skincare routine for weeks in a row, and never moisturizing. We’ve all likely committed a few skincare crimes. But years later, when we start to… Continue reading How to Teach Old Skin New Tricks

Skin Care Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive

Caring for the health of your skin doesn’t have to break the bank, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). “It’s important to realize that products don’t need to be expensive to be effective,” said board-certified dermatologist Sheila Zahra Farhang, MD, FAAD. “A simple, three-step approach that includes cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting your skin… Continue reading Skin Care Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive

Restoring Aging Skin through the Powers of Collagen

Wrinkles are the outward sign of our skin’s underlying loss of collagen. As we get older, the collagen that supports our skin’s structure ebbs, and wrinkles settle in. For decades, dermatologists have sought ways to replenish collagen and erase wrinkles. Starting in the 1970s, doctors were able to use collagen from animals. Since then, we’ve… Continue reading Restoring Aging Skin through the Powers of Collagen

Maple Leaf Extract Could Nip Skin Wrinkles in the Bud

Maple trees are best known for their maple syrup and lovely fall foliage. However,  In August 2018 scientists reported that an extract from the leaves may prevent wrinkles. A release from the American Chemical Society(ACS) reports that The researchers presented their results at the 256th National Meeting & Exposition of ACS in Boston. ACS, the… Continue reading Maple Leaf Extract Could Nip Skin Wrinkles in the Bud

Uncovering the Benefits of Fractional Laser Treatments

In the world of laser skin technology, a time-capsule trip back to the early aughts shows dermatologists at a crossroads: attempts to adjust more invasive approaches were increasingly recognized as failing to bring meaningful improvements. Enter the fractional laser: I think of it as the “Goldilocks’ solution”, offering just the right amount. These lasers can… Continue reading Uncovering the Benefits of Fractional Laser Treatments

Beauty 911: How to Nip a Skin Disaster in the Bud

What can be worse than the onset of an unsightly skincare emergency the day of a big event such as a wedding, reunion, business interview, or first date? Have you ever cancelled a first date because a cold sore erupted? How about an acne breakout the morning of your sister’s wedding or worse… your own? With… Continue reading Beauty 911: How to Nip a Skin Disaster in the Bud

Facial Cosmetic Procedures: Are They Right for You?

These days, more and more Baby Boomers – and even early Generation Xers just hitting their 50s – stare at the sags and bags in their aging facial skin and seek ways of restoring that youthful look, according to Sonoa Au, M.D., of Advanced Dermatology, P.C. “Search for the ‘fountain of youth’ is ongoing and… Continue reading Facial Cosmetic Procedures: Are They Right for You?

Tired of Looking Tired? Facial Exercises Can Help!

A tired face can age you beyond your years. It starts with furrowed brows and eyelids that begin to droop. The reason? Facial muscles lengthen and atrophy if not exercised, making skin appear soft and saggy. The solution? Isometric exercises with resistance (not funny contortions or crazy twists) that can tone, tighten and lift facial muscles. I have created… Continue reading Tired of Looking Tired? Facial Exercises Can Help!

Beginner’s Guide to Botox: What to Know and What to Ask

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in 2015 over 6.7 million Botox procedures were performed making it the most popular minimally invasive procedure in America. That number continues to increase as women as young as 24 are beginning prophylactic Botox to prevent wrinkles from forming in the first-place. These “Baby Botox’ers” are pressured… Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to Botox: What to Know and What to Ask

Bobbi Brown’s Top Tips for Youthful Skin

Beauty is much more than skin deep, but your face is where your health, happiness, and age truly show. Youthful-looking skin boosts your confidence—because simply put, “when you look good, you feel good,” says Bobbi Brown, international makeup mogul and author of Beauty from the Inside Out. With tweaks to your skincare and makeup routines,… Continue reading Bobbi Brown’s Top Tips for Youthful Skin

5 Terrific Winter-to-Spring Tips

As we say goodbye to the Winter season and hello to Spring, there are important beauty tips and tricks to keep in mind to ensure your beauty regimen continues to thrive through the transitioning seasons. Harsh weather conditions in the winter can bring anyone’s skin woes, so as the first bud of spring blooms there… Continue reading 5 Terrific Winter-to-Spring Tips

Dermatologists Share their Skin Care Secrets

Here, from the American Academy of Dermatologists, top dermatologists share their skin care secrets: Dr. Nada Elbuluk “I wash my face twice a day with a mild cleanser and use a morning moisturizer with SPF 30 or higher. If I’m having an acne breakout, I use an acne spot treatment, typically with benzoyl peroxide and… Continue reading Dermatologists Share their Skin Care Secrets

Putting Middle-Aged Skin Problems in Perspective

As women enter their 40s, they may begin experiencing a host of medical concerns that might not have been challenges when they were younger. Yet what most women in their forties and beyond don’t expect are a wide variety of skin concerns, most of which can be attributed to declining hormone levels. As women age,… Continue reading Putting Middle-Aged Skin Problems in Perspective

Assisted-Living Facilities Wary of Seniors’ Sex Lives

Although assisted-living facilities emphasize independence and autonomy, a study from researchers at the Gerontology Institute of Georgia State University researchers found that there is an “environment of surveillance” that limits residents’ sexual freedom. The findings were published in the Journals of Gerontology: Social Sciences, indicate conflict between autonomy and the protection of residents in regard… Continue reading Assisted-Living Facilities Wary of Seniors’ Sex Lives

Wonder Water: Unexpected Infused Water Ideas for Gorgeous Skin

While most dermatologists and doctors preach the benefits of drinking more water, water gets boring. Perhaps you’ve done just about everything to make your plain glass of water more enjoyable. If you’re running out of ideas and are tempted to reach for a caffeinated beverage you’re not alone. We talked to the experts who gave… Continue reading Wonder Water: Unexpected Infused Water Ideas for Gorgeous Skin

Hairstyling without Damage

Editor’s note: Many of us stress about which hair products are healthiest, and which can help us look our best. However, it’s just as important that hair be styled safely. Here, from the American Academy of Dermatology, are tips to help style your hair without causin it to become lackluster – or even fall out.… Continue reading Hairstyling without Damage

Can a “Second Skin” in a Bottle Banish Wrinkles?

A release from the MIT News Office written by Anne Trafton reports that scientists at MIT, Massachusetts General Hospital, Living Proof, and Olivo Labs have developed a new material that can temporarily protect and tighten skin, and smooth wrinkles. Trafton explains that with further development, the discovery could also be used to deliver drugs to… Continue reading Can a “Second Skin” in a Bottle Banish Wrinkles?