Most people know that summer outdoor fun requires sunscreen and those who forget to learn very quickly through the pain of a sunburn. However, many do not realize that winter sunlight still contains UVA and UVB exposure, and snow reflection can be almost as damaging to skin as direct sunlight. Additionally, reduced melanin in winter can limit skin’s ability to Continue reading
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
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
Any beginner just starting out with their own skincare routine is bound to be confused by all of the different products and how to use them. “Oh no, do I exfoliate or cleanse first?” “What’s a toner?” “Oh gosh is my moisturizer the last step?” If these questions sound familiar, these tips will guide you through the steps of skincare Continue reading
What causes psoriasis? Psoriasis is actually far more than a simple skin condition, it is actually an autoimmune disease. In the case of psoriasis the body’s immune system is overactive and overproduces cells.There are many different types of autoimmune diseases, with psoriasis being the most common of them. What Are The Symptoms Of Psoriasis? “Psoriasis is characterized by an abnormal growth of Continue reading
Topical calcineurin inhibitors are treatments used to control atopic dermatitis, which is the most common form of chronic eczema. Topical calcineurin inhibitors are usually prescribed to patients as a steroid sparing therapy. “They are typically not as effective during an eczema flare as quickly as topical steroids, which still form a mainstay of therapy, but are an ideal maintenance therapy Continue reading
When you think of the telltale signs of aging, most people automatically think of crows feet, laugh lines, wrinkles, and age spots, issues mainly on the face. But aging can happen anywhere on your body, especially your chest. External factors and your personal lifestyle can contribute to a premature appearance of aging on the chest. Many things speed up the Continue reading
No matter how well you take care of your face, or how firm and trim you keep your body via regular exercise and a healthy diet, one thing that can always give your age away is your hands. As the skin becomes thinner and loses its resiliency, the backs of your hands begin to show their true age. In effect Continue reading
Halo is the first fractionated laser that uses both ablative and non-ablative technology. The ablative wavelength targets tiny pathways in the skin, leaving the area around it unscathed. Meanwhile, the non-ablative wavelength drills little thermal injuries into the skin, which trigger collagen and elastin production (the stuff that minimizes fine lines and wrinkles). “Halo fires these two wavelength simultaneously, making Continue reading
