Congratulations to Dr. Mamelak on his new publication in the November issue of the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Mamelak analyzed wait times for Mohs micrographic surgery in Ottawa, the captial city of Canada and found that the majority of the patients were waiting well over 12 weeks to have their cancers treated! His research will directly aid Continue reading
Ghosts and goblins, cobwebs and tombstones. It’s Halloween again, and more than all those spooky decorations, pumpkins prevail! In fact, pumpkins are everywhere: decorating your house, carved with spooky or funny faces on your porch, or baked in just about anything and everything (what did we ever do before the pumpkin-spiced latte?). Looking for a skin care trick that will Continue reading
SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, refers to the time it takes your skin to get a burn from the sun when wearing sunscreen, compared to the time it would take you to burn when not wearing sunscreen. For example, if it takes you 450 minutes to burn while you are wearing sunscreen and 10 minutes to burn when you are Continue reading
Texans have known about the benefits of wearing a hat since the days of the cowboy. And, now the hat is back, with celebs and fashionistas showing how to wear them right! Wide brimmed hats can offer better protection for your skin that sunscreen. Plus, they can protect the scalp from burns and sun damage. Hats truly are a great Continue reading
Is anyone ever too young to start using anti-aging products? Anti-aging products are the most recently developed and innovative addition to the skin care lineup. Deciding which one is right for you can be difficult, so here are some of the more common ones and most effective: Coenzyme Q10 is a product that has been linked to many skin care benefits. This includes the Continue reading
Eye products are an important step in the skin care regimen, because the skin around the eyes is delicate, thin, and sensitive; they’re also prone to fine lines and wrinkles. The eye area actually tends to be the first part of the face to show signs of aging. It may not seem important to use different products in this area, but it could Continue reading
When it comes to face masks, there are a few main types. Depending on the type of skin you have, and what your main focus is, will depend on which kind you should use. A note before we begin: always be sure to use cleanser and toner (optional) before you apply a mask and/or exfoliate. Most masks can be used 1-2 Continue reading
The Center of Disease Control and Prevention announced that this year’s West Nile Virus outbreak is the worst in U.S. history. Texas appears to be the center of this outbreak, with other nearby states including Louisiana, Oklahoma and Mississippi all reporting cases. In total, 1118 cases and 41 deaths have been reported so far, with 537 cases and 19 deaths Continue reading
The next step after cleansing is using a toner. You’ve probably heard that using a toner is an optional step in the skin care regimen, but there are some benefits to finding a toner that works for you. It helps firm skin and gets rid of any residue left over after using a makeup cleanser. It also helps to balance the skin’s Continue reading
The options available in skin care today are far and wide, and include everything in between. But by knowing the skin care basics, you can guarantee that you’re getting the most out of your skin care routine. First, you’ll need to pre-cleanse before you get started with anything else. Getting the makeup off your face will unblock pores so they Continue reading
