It’s surprising how many people think that they don’t need to wear sunscreen on a daily basis. And how many of us have thought, “I don’t need sunscreen today, I’m only going to be in my car. “ Well, the New England Journal of Medicine recently posted a study of a 69 year old truck […]
6 ingredients for Healthy Skin
There are really 6 ingredients for healthy skin, but with all the new creams, lotions and potions available today, how are we supposed to know what really works? So, what are these 6 ingredients? Let’s start with the “A’s”: Retinoids are derivatives of Vitamin A and are used to smooth the skin’s surface, even skin […]
Melasma : Pregnancy Mask
Okay, Melasma, commonly known as the “pregnancy mask” is a regular occurance. You are not alone – and you know what? There is a treatment to correct it! Melasma presents itself as a dark facial skin rash with irregular borders. The rash is usually recognized by its symmetrical presentation on the cheeks, lips, nose or […]
