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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.
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What Should I Know Before Getting Lip Filler? A Complete Guide
Lip goals with dermal fillers are natural-looking, defined and smooth. Filler lip goals also include improved symmetry, shape and balance of facial features. Lips should never distract or distort facial balance. Any degree of lip enhancement changes overall facial appearance. Again, balance is key to natural lip goals.
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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?
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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.
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Acne: The Basics
June is Acne Awareness Month. To all who suffer from acne, know that you are not alone. Acne affects a majority of the population – an estimated 80% or more. Acne is a frustrating and complex skin disease. There is no quick and easy treatment to clear the issue. Its impact reaches beyond physical appearances.…
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Sebaceous Filaments
So, you think you have blackheads. Well, those little dots peppered across your nose may not be blackheads at all. They likely are sebaceous filaments.
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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.
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Rosacea Part 1: TYPES
Rosacea affects over 16 million people in the US alone, and the numbers continue to rise. Rosacea is a vascular skin disorder characterized by facial inflammation and redness. Rosacea symptoms range from hyper-responsive dilation of blood vessels and facial flushing, that waxes and wanes, to structural skin damage and vision impairment. Early medical intervention offers…
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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…
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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…
