It’s not easy searching for the right dermatology care provider. While there are a lot of resources available for all the offices in your area, you still need to do a bit of research on your own to find the one that is right for you. Here are four factors you should keep in mind:Credentials […]
Alpha Hydroxy Acids, also known as AHA’s, and Beta Hydroxy Acids, or BHA’s, are skin acids used as chemical exfoliators. These two function by peeling away the dead skin cells on the surface or your skin, revealing fresh new cells underneath. The most common AHA’s are glycolic and lactic acids, while the most common BHA’s […]
If you are losing 100 or more hairs per day, then you should see a doctor about it. Normally we can shed that much in a day, but most of them are being replaced by the next hair coming out of that follicle. Some medical conditions can cause excess hair loss like certain Thyroid or […]
The American Hair Loss Association has declared that August is Hair Loss Awareness Month. As such, we want to shed some light about the numbers and statistics of hair loss and how it affects people.At age 29, 12% of men will have experienced some sort of hair loss. By age 35, 66% of men will […]
There were 1.38 million chemical peel treatments done in 2018 alone, and that number continues to rise every year. This versatile skin rejuvenation treatment is the third most requested procedure done behind Botox and fillers. Chemical peels are able to address multiple issues at once without the potential complications that come with other more invasive […]
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, […]
