While many of us like to enjoy the sun and hot weather, we should make sure we do it safely. Over time the damage caused by UV radiation can lead to premature skin wrinkles, sagging, brown spots, and skin cancer. 2 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every year. We need better protection from the … Read more
The goal of having healthy, beautiful skin is really the goal of living a healthy life. You want to not only look good as you age, you want to feel good and keep doing what you love. When you want to have beautiful skin throughout your life, what you’re really aiming for is to be … Read more
By Dr. Trevor Cates Restore your skin without the need for wrinkle filling injections with these natural non-toxic alternatives to Botox Botox has become increasingly popular… People are hosting Botox parties and even some 20-somethings are lining up for injections. But what is Botox, really? Are there alternatives? Is there a natural way to get … Read more
One of the frequent questions that eczema patients ask is whether they have infection of their skin. In many cases, the skin barrier of eczema patients is impaired, making them more susceptible to superficial bacteria and viral infection. This type of concern is not reserved for eczema patients alone. Patients with topical steroid withdrawal symptom … Read more
By Dr. Kerry Shaughnessy It’s fitting that April is “Rosacea Month”. After celebrating the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, many of us wake up to the “Celtic curse” of rosacea the next day! While we generally associate the condition with people of Northern European or British Isles descent, the truth is that … Read more
Different types of skin moles have different characteristics and properties. It is therefore important to be aware of the main types of skin moles that exist. Skin moles are growths on the skin. They are usually round or oval-shaped. Their color is generally brown but can vary to different shades. They are very common and … Read more
Our skin is our outer most protection from various different diseases and bacteria. There are several different chemicals and additives that companies put into various products that can damage our skin. It is important to avoid these things to help enhance your skin: Detergents, such as sodium lauryl sulfate: “These will dry your skin out,” … Read more
They say beauty is only skin deep. The well-fed face, it seems, is here to stay. First it was vitamin A for wrinkles. Then vitamins C and E became the next big thing. Now many creams contain actual foods like soy and green tea. According to cosmetics ads, these ingredients deliver a virtual face-lift in a … Read more
Question: When is salt, not salt? Answer: When it’s Epsom Salt! – you see Epsom Salt is not really salt at all – its chemical name is magnesium sulfate – a mixture of the mineral magnesium, and the compound, sulfate. It’s famous for adding to bathing water, in order to supplement the body’s levels of … Read more
Essential oils have been used dating back to the ancient Egyptians, but they have become very popular in recent times. For good reason too, they are useful for many different things. They have aromatherapy, medicinal, household cleaning benefits, personal beauty care, and many more practical and amazing benefits. Essential oils are not really oils at … Read more