Skin Problems
Protect your Skin this Summer
Monday, June 20th, 2011It’s the summer and while you proceed to spend some fun in the sun with your family and friends, it’s important that you properly protect your skin from overexposure—too much sun can lead not only to painful sunburns, but skin cancer and early skin aging such as unattractive wrinkles and sun spots as well. But [...]
The Dirt on Common Cosmetic Ingredients
Monday, April 4th, 2011Have you given up trying to figure out what causes your skin allergies? Unbeknownst to many consumers, we could be spending good money on products that we think are good for our skin but are actually causing allergic reactions, dermatitis, premature aging, and worse. The following are the cosmetic industry’s dirtiest ingredients, rated according to [...]
3 Beauty Secrets for Dry Skin
Sunday, December 26th, 2010Dry skin happens when your skin isn’t able to properly retain moisture and the production of sebum is low. Unfortunately, dealing with this problem is downright annoying, and the products you use can dry your skin out even more. But just like other skin problems, the products you use on a daily basis can heal [...]
Anti Aging Lotion Below the Shoulders
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010Recently released is a new anti aging body lotion. Many of the anti-aging products on the market are for your face. A few of them are great, but right up until recently, there wasn’t much to choose from if you were looking for a body lotion with anti-aging effects. The signs of aging skin [...]
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 [...]
Skin Care Facts the Experts Don’t Want You to Learn
Friday, November 12th, 2010Skincare experts ideas range greatly on topics like anti aging skin care, zits, eczema and sun exposure. Right here is the short version of my belief on those topics. Sun exposure is healthful, as long as it is not excessive. Sun burning is bad for the skin’s well being in many ways. Spending too [...]
Innovative Skincare May Not Be What It Seems
Thursday, October 7th, 2010Many so called “Innovative” skincare products contain ingredients that the Environmental Working Group suggests we should avoid. The EWG provides information to help consumers protect the health of their skin and the environment. They would love to see major changes in the cosmetic industry, but change is slow to come. One of the compounds that [...]
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 [...]
Best Wrinkle Cream – Ingredients to Look For and Others to Stay Away From
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010What will you find in the best eye wrinkle cream? Which ingredients should be avoided? You’ll find the answers here. If you read a few online reviews, you will see that some people have terrible adverse reactions to these products. The reactions include extreme redness, swelling, itching and irritated eyes. Those reactions can be avoided [...]
Can an Anti Aging Diet Really Reverse Wrinkles?
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010Can an anti aging diet reverse wrinkles? At least one dermatologist seems to think so. It might work for some people. It really depends on what they were eating before. Trying to eat right is well worth your while. It’s not just about how you look. It’s also about developing the so-called age-related diseases. The [...]
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) [...]
MOHS Surgery – A Brief History of the Procedure
Thursday, May 27th, 2010Mohs surgery is used to remove benign and cancerous skin tumors or lesions. It was named for Dr Frederic E Mohs, a general surgeon. Today the microscopic procedure is used by dermatologists around the world. The primary advantage has to do with saving healthy cells while ensuring the removal of cancerous ones. This could be [...]
Removing Warts with Duct Tape!
Friday, May 7th, 2010Common warts are thickened, crusty lesions with noticeable black pinpoint dots. Contrary to what most people think, these aren’t caused by frog’s urine. They are caused by a virus called the human papilloma virus (HPV). There are a lot of ways to get rid of these pesky lesions but every technique aims to destroy the [...]
Prickly Heat
Thursday, April 29th, 2010Prickly heat is one of the most common skin problems during the summer season especially in the unbelievable heat that is just around the corner! It is actually caused by blockage of the pores though which sweat comes out thereby trapping the sweat underneath the skin and manifests as rashes and itchiness of the affected [...]