Dr. Sims Blog

Your skin has a natural barrier to help protect itself from bacteria, pollution, and the sun’s harmful rays. Occasionally, this barrier can get damaged, leading to the loss of moisture, an imbalance in your skin’s pH level, and the disruption of its natural biome.Here’s how you can tell your skin’s protective barrier has been compromised […]

The FDA regulates what is considered toxic and prohibited ingredients for cosmetics and skincare products. Many ingredients that go on the formulas for the products you use have to pass the FDA’s quality control and rules. While they do allow certain ingredients and substances to be added to products, these substances can still affect each […]

This summer is poised to be a very busy travel season for many Americans. Many are taking some vacation time and traveling to wherever they will be traveling. While skincare may not be the first thing you may think of when you’re making a checklist of things to remember during your travel prep, it’s still […]

Sun protection is the most important part of skin care, and just like the other aspects of skin care it can be confusing. Did you know that there are two types of sunscreens – mineral sunscreens and chemical sunscreens? And that both are formulated differently?Mineral Sunscreens – also known as inorganic sunscreens, or physical sunscreens, […]