Think sugar cane, apples, citrus, wine and sour milk to name a few. With the exception of the sour milk, one might be recollecting Grandma's luscious apple pie as well as the satisfying fond memories from family gatherings of days gone by. Fast-forward to now. Same natural ingredients, but formulated into skin care products. [...]
After years of tanning at the beach, this woman needs her dermatologist more than she needs her umbrella. Summer is fully upon us now. The kids are out of school and everyone has started summer programs or is about to embark on vacation. Whether it be to the beach, the mountains or [...]
Rosacea is facial skin condition which can cause redness, swelling, a form of acne and broken capillaries (teleangectasia). In more severe cases, it causes excessive connective tissue over-growth resulting in bulbous nose (rhinophyma)—such as that which afflicted W.C. Fields. This overgrowth can also appear on the cheeks (zygophyma) or the forehead (frontophyma). Occasionally, it can [...]
SPF refers to Sun Protection Factor and applies only to UVB radiation. It is a multiple of how much time you can stay in the sun without burning your skin. For example, if you burn without any sunscreen in 10 minutes, a sunscreen with an SPF 15 would allow you to stay in the sun [...]
Here is a simple countdown list with some wedding tips to help you make sure that your skin looks as flawless as you would like your wedding day to be and some skin care products to help! Don't forget to plan for your glowing bridal skin ahead of time! Weddings and all of the events [...]
The laser center should be associated with a local physician who personally does significant laser work and is onsite most of the time to supervise experienced registered nurses if they are doing some of the treatments. Look for a warm, knowledgeable individual approach and avoid places with mall-type, cookie-cutter atmosphere. Be wary of clinics where [...]
There are wonderful new advances in sunblocks and sunscreens, as well as special sun protection clothing. Also available are products with which you can wash your clothing which will boost the SPF of the clothing. What is a sunscreen? Sunscreens are lotions, creams or gels which, when applied are absorbed into the outer layer of [...]
ABC 7 - KGO-TV/DT Remarkable advances have been made to improve our looks -- including lasers for skin resurfacing and Botox to prevent wrinkles. Now there may be something to enhance eye lashes. New eyelash products may actually help grow lashes, and it all started as side-effects from common prescription drugs. Eyelashes have become one [...]