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Melasma is a common skin problem affecting mostly women. In fact, only 10% of all men are affected with the condition. Melasma appears as brown or gray-brown patches on the face, appearing most often on the cheeks, bridge of the nose, forehead, chin, and the upper lip. It also can appear on other parts [...]
When the skin is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays, melanin (pigment) is deposited in a blanket type formation over the nucleus of a cell to protect it from damage. Outwardly, we see this process as tanned skin, but it’s not the ‘healthy tan’ we like to think it is – there is nothing healthy about it [...]
Spring is just around the corner – it’s a time of renewal and regeneration…and Spring Cleaning! It’s also time to begin the process of regenerating your skin so it’s ready for the new season. Preparing the skin for a new season (and new weather conditions) takes work. According to Dr. Obagi, a leading authority in [...]
In a recent article on sunscreen and UV protection, Prevention Magazine reported that apart from applying sunscreen lotion and wearing protective clothing, there are certain herbs you can take orally that will help protect your skin from harmful UV rays. French Maritime Pine Bark – this tree extract is sold as Pycnogenol – the extract has [...]
Rosacea is a chronic, but harmless, inflammatory skin condition that causes redness in the face and may produce small, red pustules that can look like acne. It affects approximately 16 million or more adults in the United States. In most people Rosacea is cyclical – signs and symptoms may flare up for a period of [...]
According to a study conducted by Dermatologists in Copenhagen, Denmark, layering sunscreen boosts its efficacy. They found that when sunscreen was applied several times a day, it accumulated on the skin and offered protection that stayed, even days later. Doctors put SPF on volunteers either once or three times daily for five days then photo-tested [...]
The Importance of Zinc for Healthy Skin Zinc (Zn) is a trace mineral essential for all forms of life and is necessary for the proper development, function and healthy maintenance of the skin. Zinc is found in cells throughout the body – it plays an important role in gene expression, cell division and cell growth. [...]
The skin’s outermost layer acts as a protective barrier to keep moisture in and harmful substances out. In people with sensitive skin, it appears that the skin’s natural defenses become less effective, making it easier for the effects of the environment (think pollution, ultraviolet rays, temperature changes, etc.), and harsh products, to penetrate the [...]
Sun spots – also referred to as age spots, liver spots or dark spots – are flat brown, gray or black spots that usually appear on the back of the hands, neck, face, shoulders and arms – any area most often exposed to the sun. While sun spots may not show up until the age [...]
The Skincare Industry’s Newest Wonder Ingredient Caffeine is a well-known stimulant found in coffee, tea and in a variety of seeds, leaves, fruits and plants. We have used caffeine to boost our energy and keep us alert for centuries. More recently, we have discovered that when applied to the skin, caffeine works to tighten and [...]
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