The Scent-sitive Truth About Fragrance and Your Skin
Let’s face it, fragrance sells. We all do the discerning sniff test when considering a new shampoo, moisturizer and yes, perfume. I am even guilty of buying a product merely because it smells good and not because it delivers excellent results. It’s kind of like purchasing a new wine just based on the label. Ever […]
Take Your Pick: Skin-Picking Disorder or Prurigo Nodularis?
Ok, I admit, it. I like to pick just like the next person. If something on my skin just doesn’t feel right or if that pimple looks like it’s going to burst, I can’t resist. Believe it or not, but dermatologists are often pickers too. But why do we pick or scratch? There are several […]
Peel Back the Years: The Power of Chemical Peels
When you think of chemical peels, do images of Samantha’s flaming, glazed face from Sex in the Citycome to mind? Not very enticing if you’re thinking if a chemical peel is right for you. However, our understanding of peels has evolved over time, and the need to feel some pain to see the gain isn’t […]
Tanning is Out, Self Tanning is In
Did you ever wonder where the origins of wanting to be tan came from? The desire to have that bronzed glow goes back to Coco Chanel. She came back from a Mediterranean vacation with a tan and the reaction was rather positive from the media and her fashion icon colleagues. That incident set the trend […]
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 […]
Curious About Hair Transplants?
Have you ever noticed more hair in the shower or that your scalp is a little more visible than you would like? Yes, I’m talking about hair loss. Just thinking about it stirs up a lot of emotion and makes people cringe at the possibility. The reality is most of us may experience hair thinning […]
Skip the “Base Tan”!
Spring break is here, and so is the desire to get some color, especially before that beach vacation. Many people think getting a “base tan” will prevent sunburn and further damage while living it up on the beach. While that sounds reasonable, it is not true. Tanned skin is damaged skin. In other words, when […]
Don’t Flake Out Over Dry Skin
Have you ever taken your socks off and noticed the cloud of flakes that follow? Does your skin look dry or ashy at times? Well, then you’ve had xerosis. Sounds scary, huh? Well, xerosis is simply the medical term for dry skin and no need to fear, there are ways to treat it. Dry skin […]
Skincare for the Vaginal Area? It’s A Thing!
Do you know what a vajacial is? Well, I didn’t until researching this blog. But my 20s something staff knew all about it. When you think skincare, most people think of their face routine or what lotion they use to moisturize their body. But what about skincare down there? Most of us probably haven’t thought […]
Red is for Love – Not Your Face!
Red is for Love—Not your Face! We’ve all experienced some facial redness, like after a hard workout or when someone makes us blush. For some, facial redness can be a frustrating, constant experience. Facial redness can come from natural undertones to the skin, sun damage, skin conditions like rosacea or eczema, autoimmune diseases like lupus, […]