Hyaluronic acid (H.A.) is also known as ‘hyaluronan’ – a clear and gooey substance that is naturally produced by the body for a variety of purposes. The largest concentrations of hyaluronic acid are found in the skin, eyes, and connective tissue. The main function of H.A. is water retention; when the skin is well-hydrated it appears plump and smooth, hence Continue reading
In homage to National Health & Nutrition Month, we wanted to discuss how what you eat can benefit your skin health! Omega-3 fatty acids have numerous health benefits, ranging from preventing cardiovascular disease to enriching the overall health of your skin. While our body can make most types of fats that it needs, it is unable to make the essential Continue reading
Growing up, kids hear many well-intended sound bites from their parents that serve as reminders to do their best. “Please brush your teeth.” “Did you comb your hair?” “Wear your mask and bring a spare just in case.” While some lessons are seasonal, others stand the test of time. “Don’t pick at it, or it will scar.” Kids the world Continue reading
Most of us associate sunburns and skin cancer risks with the hot, sunny days of summer. In fact, as we move into the colder, darker winter season, studies have found that many adults stop practicing smart sun protection. “But if you want to minimize your skin cancer risks and keep your complexion looking radiant and healthy, you need to protect Continue reading
The neck is a body part that is often overlooked when it comes to taking preventative measures for the signs of aging and if ignored can absolutely reveal one’s age. Thank goodness there are products out there targeting the neck area and forgiving our missteps when we have not given it the attention it deserves. “The skin on our neck Continue reading
By now we all know how important community-wide masking is to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Since this virus is primarily spread by respiratory particles, which are emitted from your mouth even when you are breathing at a normal rate, we need to capture these particles in masks in order to prevent others from breathing in the virus and getting Continue reading
While facial peels and lasers have gained momentum and offer incredible results, it is important to maintain a top-notch skincare regimen that prepares your skin for such treatments. Facial peels and lasers assist in efficiently exfoliating the surface to improve the look and feel of skin while also treating wrinkles, preventing acne, and improving the appearance of scars, age spots, Continue reading
Sunlight, or white light, is a spectrum of all colors of light. This spectrum ranges from low energy to high energy and red to blue colored light. Lately, there has been a lot of chatter about blue light and its deleterious effects on our health. We are exposed to blue light every day from the sun, light bulbs, and computer Continue reading
When the option is available for a concealer to be more than just a cover-up, who would not want to use that product? Revision Skin Care’s Teamine Concealer® is that product. Teamine Concealer® is clinically proven to make the skin around the eye more youthful by reducing the appearance of fine lines, dark circles, and wrinkles. It does all this while covering Continue reading
A lot of us have dealt with acne in our youth and depending on the severity of it, we are now left with scars that come in all different forms. “We at Sanova care for your well-being and want to share seven different options for treating specific types of scars,” states Kaitlin Scharmann, aesthetician at Sanova Dermatology in Austin, Texas. Continue reading
