CBD: Buzz Worthy for the Skin, Not the Mind
The skincare market has been flooded with lots of products containing cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from the cannabis plant. CBD is found in cannabis, along with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Both CBD and THC are considered cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are compounds that interact with our bodies’ endocannabinoid system. Now CBD is unique in that it has potential therapeutic […]
Does Natural Mean It’s Better?
We automatically get that warm fuzzy feeling when we think of the word natural. Natural things come from the earth, so they must be good, right? Actually, no! If you think about it, poison ivy is about as natural as it comes, and you wouldn’t want to rub that all over your face. Now, think […]
Boxed Warnings: Handle with Care Not with Fear
Have ever wondered what’s the process to get a drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and why those glaring boxed warnings get added? It seems mysterious to a lot of people, even prescribers. So, here’s the scoop: First, a drug maker develops the medication and tests it to see if it works. […]
Sunscreen in a Pill? Not Yet, but There Are Other Ways to Elevate Your Sun Protection
You are probably a sunscreen expert by now and might even own a few pieces of sun protective clothing with UPF, but have you ever wondered what else is out there to help protect you from the sun? There are several other products that you can consider adding into your sun protection regimen that you […]
GLP-1s for Skin Disease? Yes!
You probably recognize GLP-1s more commonly by some of the brand names like Ozempic, Wyngovy or Zepbound to name a few. GLP-1s or glucagon peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) are synthetic peptides that mimic the natural activity of GLP-1 in our bodies. GLP-1 is a pretty cool molecule and known for lowering blood sugar levels, suppressing […]
You Should Care About Medicare
So, Medicare isn’t exactly a spicy topic, but it’s something that you need to know about. Even if Medicare doesn’t affect you right now, I am sure it affects someone you know. Today, Medicare covers over 66 million Americans, and it was officially signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 30, 1965. If […]
YAY for Vitamin A
YAY for Vitamin A! You know that getting an A on your report card is good but having it as a part of your skincare routine is even better! You might hear your dermatologist talk about adding a retinoid cream into your routine or you might be overwhelmed by all the retinoid products at your […]