Bar Soaps Are A No-No
Have you ever wondered why people don’t just use bar soap to wash their face? After all, soap is meant… [more]
UV Index – Am I Going to Burn Today
Point to the Index: The UV Index The National Weather Service (NWS) and the Environmental Protection… [more]
Birthmarks – How to Tell Your Twins Apart
Birthmarks are persistent areas of discolored skin that are generally visible from birth. While many… [more]
Your Skin’s Health
Holy Moley: The Truth Behind Moles
Moles are small, dark, skin growths that can develop on any part of the body, alone or in groups. It is normal about have between 10 to 40 moles by adulthood. Moles are caused when the cells in the skin grow in a cluster instead of being spread throughout the skin. These cells are called [...]
Take a Sip: Why Green Tea is Good For The Skin
Have you ever heard of the advantages of green tea? Plenty of antioxidants, correct? Well, you might not know that green tea has powerful positive effects when it comes to skin. In fact, many skin care products today use active ingredients found in green tea itself. Keep reading to find out various benefits of green [...]
Treating Acne With Antibiotics
You might wonder, how do antibiotics work to treat acne? The most important function of an antibiotic is to decrease the number of bacteria in the follicles. They also reduce irritating chemicals as well as the concentration of free fatty acids in the sebum. Here is a list of the most commonly used antibiotics. Tetracycline: [...]
Skin Care
Holy Zit ! Where did you come from?
Everyone knows what zits and pimples are. We’ve come to an agreement that it’s just a part of puberty and growing up, right? Wrong. Acne, the formal term, has a science behind it and there are several factors that cause the evolution of the dreaded pimple. What’s the cause? First off, know that acne blemishes [...]
Mommy, It Itches!! Kids and Skin
The most common skin problems in children are things we already recognize: bug bites, scrapes, and bruises. However, eczema and infections are also up there with the rest. Here is a quick summary of what each condition is and how to treat them: Bug bites: Children are more likely to get bigger reactions to bug [...]
SPF – Sun Protection Factor
SPF: The 3 Letters We See Everywhere What does SPF mean for our skin? We’ve seen it written virtually everywhere— on lotions, sunscreens, chap sticks, and even clothes. The textbook definition of SPF, which stands for Sun Protection Factor, is the degree to which a sunscreen protects the skin from the direct ultraviolet rays of [...]
Taking Care of Your Skin
4 Basic Steps to Skin Care
Step 1: Cleansing It’s pretty simple. Find a good face wash that your skin responds well to. Remember to read the fine print on these products to see if it’s suitable for your skin type. You do not need to spend $50 on an expensive “quality” wash. Your local drug or convenience store should have [...]
Leg Veins Be Gone! A Look At Sclerotherapy
Leg veins are quite unattractive and we all seem to have some, regardless of age or gender. Fortunately, there is a way to get rid of them called sclerotherapy. A solution called the sclerosing solution in injected with a very fine needle directly into the blood vessel (the vein in question). Then, the solution irritates [...]
Latisse Eyelash Treatment
Latisse is a prescription treatment for eyelash growth, approved by the Food and Drug Administration. It is available only by prescription and sold in many plastic surgeons’ office. How does Latisse work? It lengthens, thickens and darkens eyelashes. It is manufactured by Allergan, the same company that markets Botox. Latisse contains the active ingredient that [...]
Treating Acne With Antibiotics
You might wonder, how do antibiotics work to treat acne? The most important function of an antibiotic is to decrease the number of bacteria in the follicles. They also reduce irritating chemicals as well as the concentration of free fatty acids in the sebum. Here is a list of the most commonly used antibiotics. Tetracycline: [...]
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