Dermatology
Natural Skin Care Ingredients for an Anti Aging Facial
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010An anti aging facial treatment may perhaps be utilized on an infrequent or a frequent basis, it all depends on the formulation of the product. Facial treatments at the spa are high-priced, but everyone likes to indulge on occasion. But it is the product you use on a daily basis that tends to [...]
L’Oreal Skincare and Hair Collection Review
Thursday, November 18th, 2010L’Oreal recently signed on a new celebrity to promote their hair and skincare collection. The celebrity was quoted as saying she was “honored to represent a brand that is rich in history, synonymous with beauty and reflective of the modern woman”. There is no doubt that the company is rich, with earnings of over 17 [...]
Feed Your Skin’s Cravings
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010Chances are that a good deal of your beauty budget is spent on products that are meant for the largest organ in your body, your skin. With all of the face creams, lotions, serums, and treatments on the market today, it’s easy to get caught up in the promises of each product. And when no [...]
Protect Your Skin with Ayurvedic Skin Care
Monday, September 13th, 2010Today the world is rapidly developing day by day and so are the people trying to merge with the only constant thing in the world that is change. They are mostly devoted to improve their appearance through skin treatments. There is an old thought that face is the mirror of one’s mind so the people [...]
Has Your Home Aging Skin Treatment Been Disappointing?
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010Have you found yourself getting frustrated over the lack of improvement you have seen from the aging skin treatment you’ve been using? This is not a unique experience I can assure you, because literally millions of people feel exactly the same way you do. The problem lies in the fact that the cosmetic companies aren’t [...]
The Skinny on Dermatology: A Few Common Medical Procedures
Monday, July 26th, 2010When we think “dermatologist”, we may only think about a specialist who consults her patients on facial skin problems, like acne. But the dermatologist provides a wide array of services having to do with skin, scalp, hair, and nails, and performs various medical procedures. Here are a few of the most popular. 1. Hair transplantation [...]
Natural Acne Skin Care from Diet to Cleansers
Monday, June 28th, 2010For natural acne skin care, you could need many things including dietary changes and gentler daily cleansers. This article addresses the benefits of certain compounds found in deep cleansing masks and nourishing moisturizers. You might not think that you need a moisturizer, but your dermatologist would likely disagree with you. Benzoyl peroxide and other ointments [...]
All Natural Skin Care Products with Wakame
Thursday, June 24th, 2010A major ingredient in the all natural skin care products on the market is grape seed oil. It is valuable as a moisturizer and a shaving lubricant. It is healing and soothing when used on bags under the eyes. The antioxidants it contains can help prevent free radical damage, one of the primary causes of [...]
Skin Discoloration – Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
Thursday, June 17th, 2010A skin discoloration could be a symptom of an underlying illness, exposure to an environmental toxin or simply spending too much time in the sun. The color, size and location, as well as the presence of other symptoms will help with the diagnosis. Red or purple discolorations that appear in a rash-like pattern may indicate [...]
Tips for Choosing a Dermatology Clinic
Monday, June 7th, 2010Choosing a dermatology clinic is easy when there is only one in your area. But in most communities, there are dozens to choose from. Here’s some advice for making the right choice. Find Out About Insurance Depending on the Kind of health insurance you have, you may need a referral from your primary care physician. [...]
Skin Peels with Citric, Malic, Lactic, Hydroxy and Glycolic Acids
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010Skin peels are offered by spas, dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons. A mild chemical peel can be purchased over the counter. Here’s a look at the different ingredients and what they can do for you. Citric Acids Citric acids can be derived from any citrus fruit. Limes, lemons, oranges and pineapples are commonly used in skincare [...]
Mole Removal by a Dermatologist
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010Mole removal should only be performed by a dermatologist. Here’s what you can expect to happen during your appointment. Your medical and family history will first be taken. You may be asked questions about any family history of skin cancer. Although most moles are benign, those that are unusual in appearance (size, shape or color) [...]
How to Choose the Best Dermatologist For You
Sunday, May 30th, 2010Finding the best dermatologist starts with your schedule. Doctors that do not offer weekend or evening hours are becoming a thing of the past. Most of us work crazy schedules. Taking time off to see a “skin doctor” might be frowned upon. So first you want to find someone with hours that fit into your [...]
Advances in Dermatology Still Badly Needed
Monday, May 24th, 2010Scientists have been working to advance dermatology and make changes. We need change, because the old “tried and true” approaches are ineffective and probably doing more harm to our skin than good. Sometimes it seems that for every scientific conclusion, there is a contradictory one. An example is found in treating and identifying the causes [...]