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How to Use Sunscreen Properly The summer season is upon us – Memorial Day is fast approaching and for many, that means a weekend of sun and fun – and potential damage to the skin from overexposure to ultraviolet rays. Given that, we cannot let this summer season come and go without stressing the importance of [...]
Black Henna Tattoos: Hot New Trend Is Not So Hot Henna tattoos have been around for thousands of years – mainly in North Africa, Egypt, India and parts of the Middle East. When we think of henna tattoos, an image of beautiful, delicate designs comes to mind, and while their symbolism differs from one ancient [...]
Inflammation can be highly visible such as a red rash, or invisible to the naked eye. For the purpose of this discussion, it’s the invisible inflammation that we are referring to – micro-inflammation that happens at the cellular level. As odd as it may seem, a certain degree of inflammation is beneficial to the body. [...]
Scientifically, Vitamin C is known as L-Ascorbic Acid. We have known for a long time that Vitamin C is essential for overall health and that a deficiency in Vitamin C can result in a range of health conditions including those that affect the skin, like scurvy, infections, poor wound healing and scarring, and accelerated photo [...]
In Canada and the United States hydroquinone is the standard treatment for Dermatologists who prescribe 3-4% formulations to correct moderate hyperpigmentation (uneven skin tone and brown patches on the skin). Hydroquinone is a strong inhibitor of melanin production - a process that involves many chemical reactions in the skin resulting in melasma, dark spots and freckles. The active ingredient in [...]
General Skin Firming According to Dr. Howard Sobel, attending physician in Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, to truly lift a face without surgery takes radio-frequency lasers, fillers and Botox. But, Sobel says, there are ways to keep the skin from sagging in the first place: Stimulate Collagen – [...]
Skincare for Teens Many teens experience stress, anxiety, and poor self-esteem due to changing hormones, changing body and changes to their skin, however, they lack the basic knowledge and experience to properly care for their skin. Here are just a few issues: 8 in 10 teens will develop acne, yet most do not understand how acne is formed [...]
There are amazing advances in skincare and the science of skin rejuvenation happening all around the world. Not all trends and scientific advances are practiced in your part of the world – so you might have to travel abroad to seek the latest in anti-aging and skincare advances. Let’s explore some of them: In South Korea In [...]
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – an important time to spread awareness and focus on the deadliest of skin cancers, Melanoma. Melanoma is one of the fastest growing cancers worldwide, especially in young women under 30. Over the last three decades, the incidence of Melanoma in the United States as tripled and is one [...]
Five Ways Green Tea Can Improve Your Skin We know that green tea is good for us – but did you know that it’s particurly good for your skin? Just how good it is will amaze you. According to Dermacope magazine, there are loads of reasons to drink green tea - here are five ways that green tea can [...]
Your best skincare tip this summer = use #sunscreen! May as well know how to use it properly for maximum protection http://t.co/mkr8o3J8eZ RT @AADskin: Use one ounce of sunscreen, enough to fill a shot glass, to cover exposed areas of the body. http://t.co/s7bQcDFaJg #healthtipschat
