Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a current darling of the skincare industry. It is essential for collagen production, helps neutralize free radicals from sun and pollution and can fade dark spots and discoloration. Plus it can help maintain skin firmness and brightness. So, what’s not to love? Nothing, but it’s tricky. Vitamin C isn’t just… Read more »
Shingles is a brutally painful infection from the varicella-zoster virus known as chicken pox. As the acute infection from chicken pox fades, the virus remains dormant in the body, sleeping inside nerve cells. Later in life the virus can reactivate in the form of shingles. The condition is most likely to develop in people with… Read more »
The body is wise, and sometimes, all it needs is a little help to stimulate its natural ability to heal. Infrared saunas can offer that assistance as they use gentle, radiant heat that penetrates the skin and delivers a host of therapeutic benefits. Unlike traditional saunas that rely on heated air, infrared saunas use biogenetic… Read more »
Two mature women walk into a bar. One has gray hair, the other is blonde. The blonde has glowing skin and perhaps a bit of Botox. The lady in gray seems to have spent a lifetime fly fishing without sun protection. Clearly, they have different ideas about what “aging gracefully” means, yet they’re friends. Why?… Read more »
Today many of us choose natural body products as healthier options knowing that what we apply is absorbed into our skin. But what about our regular trips to the beauty salon? Fortunately, healthier options can be found there as well. When it comes to color, choosing organic over traditional options is becoming increasingly popular and… Read more »
Is the beauty industry tempting us with another ingredient we don’t need or is the new retinal worth the hype? Retinol has been a skincare staple for years, but now, retinal (retinaldehyde) is being marketed like it’s a scalpel-free version of a face lift. Right or wrong? Wrong. Nothing is like a scalpel-free facelift. But… Read more »
Regenerative medicine is a transformative field focused on repairing, replacing and regenerating damaged tissues and organs by harnessing the body’s natural healing processes. Since 2024, this term has become increasingly popular as more people seek holistic and less invasive alternatives to traditional medical treatments. As a physician with over 20 years of experience in internal… Read more »
The season of sunburns, sweat, bug bites and sunspots is upon us once again. For men, we want to keep safety simple, so here are a few tips to guard your hide from serious damage during hot summer months. These skin-smart myth-busters will send you out into the wild blue yonder prepared and protected… Myth… Read more »
As we age, our life story often shows up on our face. It’s especially true when one lives in the desert. If you feel the story your desert skin is telling you is one of despair, you might find relief by establishing a few new habits before you tuck in for the evening. A morning… Read more »
In keeping with the beauty industry’s ongoing campaign to inspire new trends, one of the latest is skin cycling. Is there anything to it? The answer is in the ancient wisdom of the moon and its influence on our biological cycles. The moon is about gravitational pull. Skincare is about fighting gravity. Thus, it makes… Read more »
Aging is something we all come to terms with differently. When we look in the mirror and see changes, it’s natural to consider what we can do to turn back the clock. In fact, the concept of facial rejuvenation dates back to ancient civilizations where massages, herbal remedies and rudimentary surgical procedures were employed. Today,… Read more »
Does expensive equal good? Do more steps equal better results? Can you fix your aging skin? These are the questions the skincare industry often lobs at the post-menopausal crowd. Then they offer us miracles to calm our panic. Aging women (as well as young consumers who could rub dirt on their faces and still look… Read more »
At the Farmers’ Market, we shop for the ingredients our bodies need. At Sephora or Ulta, we shop for those ingredients we think our skin needs. With a little knowledge, our shopping missions can complement one another, and we can achieve total glow from the inside to the outside rather than finding the odd vegetable… Read more »
In the ever-changing landscape of beauty, staying on top of the latest trends is essential and hopefully achievable. As 2023 unfolds and we enter 2024, new beauty trends are emerging, redefining conventional standards and encouraging individuality. From innovative skincare routines to bold makeup choices, this year is all about celebrating diversity and embracing one’s unique… Read more »
As we age, our skin and facial anatomy go through various changes. These changes not only affect the appearance of our skin, but also the shape of our face. Thus, taking extra special care of our skin becomes increasingly important in our later years. Non-invasive and minimally invasive medical aesthetic treatments have come a… Read more »
No one is quite certain where the concept of layering began. Was it when Estee Lauder told us to “layer up with confidence”? Or, was it when Sunday Riley told us to “reveal radiant layers”? Is layering grounded in science or is it a marketing ploy to encourage people to buy more product? The answer… Read more »
As summer approaches, it’s essential to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Some folks won’t walk out the door without sunblock, while others loathe the stuff and rely on a hat or choose inside activities like bowling or bunco. If you do choose to wear sunscreen, it’s important to check the labels and… Read more »
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy has been used by orthopedic surgeons for many years as a less invasive option to surgery and to enhance athletic recovery. PRP uses a person’s own platelets (blood) to stimulate healing and is widely known to be an effective solution to injury. Due to its unique healing abilities, PRP therapy has… Read more »
The skincare business is a bit like a John Wayne movie. There’re always good guys and bad guys. In Westerns, the good guys are the ones with the white hats. The bad guys are the ones with the black hats. In skincare it’s harder to identify the villains; they don’t wear hats and they change… Read more »
With season in full bloom, many are looking for a quick facial treatment that delivers immediate rejuvenation with no down time. Dermaplaning can be the perfect choice. Widely practiced by dermatologists and plastic surgeons for more than 40 years, dermaplaning is a simple and safe treatment that leaves you with soft smooth skin and a… Read more »
