-
What Is Inflammaging? How Inflammation Accelerates Skin Aging
Inflammaging is a process by which chronic inflammation accelerates skin aging and age-associated skin conditions. Skin looks older than it should look – wrinkled, dry, pigmented, dull and reactive.
-
What’s the big deal with Retinoids?
The most ardent fans of retinoids are not only dermatologists, but also everyone who uses them properly and consistently. So, what makes retinoids such a big deal? Why are they the most prescribed anti-aging, anti-acne medications on the planet?
-
Fall Favorites
Cooler weather, covered skin and less time in the sun make Fall a perfect time to schedule lasers and chemical peels. Fall is also a great time to switch up a few skincare products.
-
Rosacea Part 2: Triggers
Because triggers and their degrees of aggravation vary from person to person, identifying personal rosacea triggers is an important first step in controlling rosacea flares.
-
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 Cell Turnover
Skin care professionals talk about skin cell turnover as if it is the key to the fountain of youth, the holy grail of clear, smooth skin because it pretty much is. Not only does skin look and feel healthy, but also it actually is healthy. Skin cell turnover is the continuous cycle of dead skin…
-
truSculpt 3D vs. Coolsculpting
Both truSculpt 3D and Coolsculpting permanently destroy fat cells (apoptosis); however, there are major differences between the two. These major differences include chances and types of side effects, limitations of areas that can be treated, and the advantages of the effects on skin of radiofrequency versus cryotherapy. (Obviously, these differences made all the difference when…
-
Traveling + Germs
There is little else that can broaden your mind and fill your life with stories to tell than traveling can. There also is little else that can be worse than getting sick when you are far from home.
