Tag: skin care
3 Ways to Add Volume to Your Skin
It goes without saying that plump skin looks healthier and more vibrant and youthful. The middle layer of the skin, which is called the dermis, contains fibrous proteins called collagen and elastin, and this layer is responsible for 90 percent of your skin’s thickness. Once our skin loses volume, the result is a thin, wrinkled …
Important Cosmeceuticals: Part 2
Let us continue our discussion on buzz-worthy cosmeceutical ingredients (if you missed Part 1, you can read it here): Baicalin This ingredient is found in anti-aging formulations, such as SkinCeuticals Resveratrol B E. It is an antioxidant found in the plant Baikal Skullcap—a purple flowering plant found in East Asia. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and may …
Important Cosmeceuticals: Part 1
Our patients are interested in establishing a skincare routine with cosmeceutical products recommended by their dermatologists in Florida. In this series, I will present a detailed survey of those cosmeceutical active ingredients that are most important in the current marketplace. Apple Cider Vinegar Raw apple cider vinegar is made from organic apples through fermentation. Acetic acid …
Why Care About Self-Care?
Self-care is an all-encompassing term for taking care of oneself so that you can not only live a healthy life, but also help others do the same. It comprises the purposeful actions we take to ensure our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. July 24, 2021, is International Self-Care Day, a day to celebrate and …
Which Skin Conditions Get Mistaken for Skin Cancer?
It’s common to notice a weird-looking mark on your skin from time to time—especially after spending plenty of time outdoors exposed to the sun’s rays—and ask yourself, “Is it skin cancer or something else?” There’s no need to panic and assume the worst. Sometimes these changes on your skin may be nothing to worry about. …
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Is There Any Way of Testing the Elasticity of Your Skin?
Ever wondered whether your skin care routine is actually working? In addition to wrinkles and fine lines, it’s common for patients to worry about having saggy skin on the face, neck, or body. Unfortunately, over time, the collagen and elastin that make up the structure of the skin are produced in smaller quantities. Even if …
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Get Glowing!
Looking for a great addition to your skin care regimen? Florida’s Skin Wellness Physicians has just the thing! Glycolic acid is a type of alpha-hydroxy acid (or AHA) derived from sugar cane. Of all the alpha-hydroxy acids, glycolic is the smallest and simplest in structure, making it easy to penetrate the skin and be more …
Solutions for a Turkey Neck
This time of year, those darn turkeys always remind us of our own aging necks. The neck ages more rapidly than other areas of the body because the skin on the neck is thinner, delicate, and more sensitive, which means it is quickly affected by sun exposure, smoking, and simply time. Ultraviolet light not only …
More on Maskne
Maskne has been a recurrent topic of discussion since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The medical term is acne mechanica, and it is not a new phenomenon. Those who wear masks have been plagued with this condition for as long as the mask has been around. This is a type of acne caused by …
The Lowdown on Sunscreen
Sunscreen can seem complicated and controversial, but it does not need to be. Given the fact that there are so many sunscreen products available in Florida and there is some misinformation regarding sunscreen safety, I want to break down your options, specifically discussing ingredients and addressing the bad press that sunscreen gets. First, let us …
