Skincare ingredients are vital components of our skincare products. Each of them has its own benefits in keeping your skin healthy. Two ingredients, in particular, that are beneficial and are found in many products are glycolic and salicylic acid. These common acidic ingredients help your skin in different ways. Here are three ways these ingredients play different roles for your Continue reading
Facials and face masks are a fantastic way to help your skin stay glowing and smooth year-round. If you do not have access to a spa and don’t want to spend money on expensive face masks, you are in luck. Effective face masks can be created with ingredients you probably have in your home right now! Exfoliating Mask 2 Tablespoons Continue reading
According to The American Academy of Dermatology, Actinic Keratoses are precancerous, scaly-looking lesions found on the face, neck, ears, nose or any skin area that have undergone prolonged exposure to the sun. There are many treatment options for these: liquid nitrogen, light therapy, and multiple prescription creams. A recent study has revealed a new way of using a combined therapy of Continue reading
Looking for an effective and non-invasive treatment for acne with minimal side effects? Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy could be your solution! IPL, Intense Pulsed Light, has been used for years as a cosmetic treatment for sun damage and other skin discoloration issues. “It essentially uses heat to minimize or eliminate unwanted skin pigmentation, resulting in improved skin tone and Continue reading
We hear a lot of mixed messages when it comes to skincare. “If it doesn’t make you break out, keep using it!” some people say. Others think you should switch it up every once in a while. Well, which is it? How often should you switch up your skincare routine? The answer is a bit more complicated than a lot Continue reading
“Men and women of all ages face skin discoloration issues,” shares Jennifer Jordan, a physician assistant at Sanova Dermatology in Austin, Texas. Some can cause physical discomfort while others are simply aesthetically unpleasing. Either way, fighting pigmentation is usually on the sufferer’s agenda. Let’s talk about conditions that cause skin discoloration and ways to deal with them. Why Does Skin Continue reading
We all want that natural glow that says to the world that we are healthy and take good care of ourselves. “One of the most important aspects of looking good is having radiant and healthy-looking skin” explains Emily Johnston, PA-C. Investing in a Botox (or other neuromodulators) procedure helps you realize that a radiant rejuvenated skin can be a life-changing Continue reading
June and July remind us of all that we were missing in January and February. Summer is the time, as the band Loverboy has been reminding us since 1981, that “Everybody’s working for the weekend.” Saturday dawns and outcome the beach towels, the sunglasses, the rafts, the paperback, and the sunscreen. What a better way to spend the weekend than Continue reading
Sublative Skin Resurfacing is a unique procedure that uses radiofrequency to deliver effective yet controlled ablative and non-ablative fractional treatment for acne scarring, fine lines and wrinkles, and better texture and texture of the skin. “This process creates micro-injuries to the surface of the skin. As these areas heal, it promotes cell turnover, healthy collagen, and elastin,” states Amy Bowen, Continue reading
Mohs surgery…does the name ring a bell? No? That’s okay! Most people are unfamiliar with the procedure until they delve into the sea of skin cancer. “Whether you or a loved one has been diagnosed with skin cancer, it’s a good idea to prepare yourself with as much information as possible regarding treatments, outcomes, and your future,” explains Dr. Continue reading
