With the sound of Jingle Bells in the air, the holiday season is a special time when we want to look and feel our best. But colder temperatures and low humidity can wreak havoc on your skin leaving it dry, flaky and itchy. This condition, called Winter itch, occurs because the cold dry air literally sucks the moisture out of Continue reading
With the smell of roast turkey and freshly baked pumpkin pie in the air, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the season of overindulgence. Doctors have warned us for years about the health hazards of overeating and more recently the dangers of too many sweets. But there may be a silver lining when it comes to the Thanksgiving buffet. Many of Continue reading
Your skin is one of your biggest assets. It’s the first thing people see when they look at you, and when you have glowing, healthy skin, not only will you look better, you will also feel better about yourself as well! But your skin, which is also the largest organ of your body, requires tender loving care. Once in a while, Continue reading
With over 77,000 likes on Facebook, 2.8 million followers on Instagram and YouTube videos with over 20 million views, Dr. Sandra Lee (a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper) is nothing short of a social media phenomenon. This sensation started with a single YouTube video posted by Dr. Lee four years ago showing extraction of a blackhead. Her cult following has led to Continue reading
Age is just a number but let’s face it, looking younger feels pretty good! Neurotoxins and dermal fillers aren’t just for women. In fact, almost 500,000 men received Botox injections last year alone. “Men are turning to different cosmetic treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers to help achieve a stronger, more defined and overall rejuvenated appearance,” says Sanova Dermatology physician assistant Continue reading
Retinoids first appeared on the market as an acne-fighting medication in the 70s. However, since then, retinoid products have been used to treat all kinds of skin conditions from psoriasis to warts. Here’s how retinoids can help you maintain a healthy, youthful glow. How do Retinoids Work? Retinoids help encourage top-layer skin cells into a more rapid turnover cycle, making Continue reading
Many patients are striving to create or maintain a youthful appearance and are seeking non-invasive options. Dermal hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers offer the ability to achieve a noticeable change without the need to go under the knife. “Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus, and other products like Restylane, are top-of-the-line fillers that have a variety of cosmetic uses,” explains Dr. Continue reading
You have a lot of choices when it comes to facial rejuvenation and laser skin resurfacing but not all choices are created equal. Fraxel Dual is a fractionated laser that effectively treats overall sun damage with minimal downtime. Fraxel Dual delivers thousands of tiny microscopic laser columns to the skin so that only a fraction of the skin is treated Continue reading
When getting ready with a friend to go out for the night, you may be tempted to borrow some of her makeup. Or maybe you’re staying with your sister and you’re curious about the new moisturizer she has on her bathroom counter that she’s been raving about. Take the time to consider a few things before you slather it on. Continue reading
One of the most pivotal aspects of skin care, especially with age, is choosing skin care products with proven and efficient ingredients to support skin health. Nectifirm is a neck cream by Revision Skin Care that uses several tried-and-true ingredients to help combat the signs of aging. Here are five reasons Nectifirm is the cream you’ve been looking for: 1. Palmitoyl Continue reading
