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Exercise + Protecting Skin
Regular exercise is important for all organs, internally and externally. Healthy hearts, lungs, brains and skin require our physical movement. Exercise increases oxygen levels and circulation to nourish skin cells, while flushing toxins from our bodies. Exercise also decreases stress and cortisol, improving overall physical and mental health, general skin appearance and a multitude of skin conditions. Of course, regular exercise without proper skin protection accelerates aging and opens the door to a host of skin issues. Wear Sunscreen If you don’t know the importance of this one by now, you may never, ever know it. One reason to wear…
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Chest Wrinkles
One day, as I glanced in the mirror after stepping out of the shower, I was hit by the reality of my neglected decolletage. Chest wrinkles shot upwards and outwards from the center of my modest cleavage like an explosion of fireworks, cutting through the constellations of age spots, red dots and dark patches of my sun damaged chest. Then, I realized these lines weren’t temporary sleep lines from my preferred side sleeping position. These lines weren’t temporary ones from the squeeze of an ill-fitting bra or constricting top – neither has been a part of my wardrobe since the…
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Dry Skin vs. Dehydrated Complexion
Understanding the difference between dry skin and a dehydrated complexion is the first step to skin relief and its resuscitation. DRY SKIN is a skin type. Dry skin lacks oil (sebum) on the surface and between skin layers. It is a chronic condition. Skin texture is rough and flaky, sometimes even cracked or fissured such as calloused heels. Dry skin also may be quite delicate, uncomfortable and itchy. Dry skin looks dull, matte, lifeless, and sometimes, ashy. It lacks bounce and suppleness. On the upside, another tell-tale characteristic of dry skin: no breakouts and appears pretty much poreless. Oil is…
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Off Label Magic with Botox
Botox is as close to a magic potion as anything can be in cosmetic dermatology and for its medical applications. Even the entire world supply of Botox is produced in an idyllic, seemingly magical town in Ireland called Westport. The magic continues as many of these “wide smiles” may be attributed to this age defying elixir. After all, studies show Botox is a real mood booster. With a population of about 5,500, Westport sits in the shadow of an ancient mountain, the end point of an annual pilgrimage, where Saint Patrick is said to have fasted for 40 days and…
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Holiday Gift Guide 2020
Holiday gift giving has special challenges this year for many reasons. Simplicity, accessibility, usefulness while supporting local is trending this year. Our Holiday Gift Guide for this 2020 cuts to the chase. It is a quick list of what most of us really want and will really use. It is a quick list of the gifts that keep giving because when we look good, we feel good! Gifts for Mom Few are as deserving of what they really want as are moms. Think about how most moms juggle career and life as the live-in chauffeur, chef, therapist, cheerleader, nurse, best…
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Skin Refreshments
Here is an abbreviated list of skin refreshments offered in cosmetic dermatology to quickly, effectively and visibly refresh our looks. Treatments may be adjusted or combined to accommodate individual parameters and goals.