Anti Aging Skincare: Maintain Youthful Skin at Any Age
Your Skin Changes with Aging. Your Anti Aging Skincare Routine Should Too When it comes to skin, by now you’ve mastered the fundamentals. You’re well aware of your skin type (normal, dry, oily, combination, sensitive) and know that different skin types require different approaches to care. You’ve developed an easy-to-follow, three-step routine of cleansing, moisturizing, […]
Winter Skincare: Must-Haves for Glowing Winter Skin
Oh, the weather outside is frightful … But your wintertime skin doesn’t have to be. But the fire is so delightful … Except heat, whether from your furnace, the fireplace, or the HVAC system in your car, sucks moisture from your skin, leaving it dry, flaky, irritated, and dull. And since we’ve no place to […]
Three Skin Conditions—Milia, Whiteheads, Fungal Acne
Three Different Skin Disorders, Three Different Causes, Three Different Treatments Dealing with Milia, Whiteheads, and Fungal Acne Milia, whiteheads, and fungal acne are actually distinct disorders, each with different causes. We all want smooth, healthy, glowing skin that keeps us looking youthful and fresh. Unfortunately, Mother Nature sometimes has other ideas, leaving us with unsightly […]
Choosing the Best Retinol Products
Beyond the Hype … Making Retinol Work for You Luminous. Glowing. Fresh. Shining. Bright. Smooth. Youthful. Iridescent. Toned. Radiant. These avidly pursued skincare characteristics are all attributable to retinol. That’s because retinol truly is the gold standard when it comes to improving the appearance of your skin. That accounts for the dizzying array of retinol-based […]
Preventing & Treating Bug Bites
Bugs Off! Ways to Prevent and Treat Those Pesky Insect Bites Consider the Odds To us humans, they’re all just bugs. And some of those bugs are intent on turning us into a meal. In most cases, the bites, blotches, jabs, pokes, punches, slashes, and stings inflicted by a vast array of pests are annoying […]
Summer Skincare Tips
13 Glorious Weeks of Summer, 13 Tips for Glowing Summer Skin Long shimmery days. Soft moonlit nights. Bright flowers, cheery birds, sporting events, reunions with friends. From languid days at the beach to outdoor celebrations and fun-filled vacations, to cozy evenings in the backyard—summer is everybody’s favorite playtime. Of course, you want your skin to […]
Skincare Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric—It’s Not Just for Cooking Anymore. Think Skincare Benefits! Check your spice rack. You may well find a container of turmeric, especially if you’re a fan of Indian-inspired curries, Middle Eastern pilafs, and other strongly flavored cuisines. Surprisingly, turmeric has many uses beyond the kitchen, including as a skincare ingredient. The role of turmeric in […]
Common Skincare Myths vs. Reality
Common Sense Practices Dispel Common Skincare Myths When it comes to skincare, everybody from board-certified dermatologists to spas and clinics, to brand representatives, to retailers, to your best friend has something to say. Certainly, we all want to look fresh and glowing, and healthy, especially since skin appearance is one of our most noticeable features. […]
Taking Care of Dry Skin
The Why of Dry Skin and How to Deal with It Itchy. Flaky. Red. Rough. Raw. Stinging. Chapped. Cracked. Scratchy. Dry skin can be all of these and more. This very common condition is also uncomfortable, unflattering, and annoying, yet most of us experience it at various times in our lives. Dry skin can happen anywhere […]
Ups and Downs of Accutane
The Power and Perils of Accutane This is serious stuff. Accutane® is actually a brand name for isotretinoin, a very potent drug used primarily to treat persistent nodular acne. Isotretinoin in any form is available only by prescription from a certified pharmacy. It must be used under the close supervision of a board-certified dermatologist, and […]
