The Surprising Skin Salvation in Your Kitchen May 21 09:37am Olive oil is also one of the best, all-natural moisturizers. Now, researchers are learning about its anti-cancer properties, and their results are very exciting for skin health! Skin Cancer Prevention   Ancient Greeks bathed with olive oil, and its... Read more

Is Your Diet Causing Acne? May 16 09:54am When new patients come to me complaining about acne , I always ask them about their diet. Despite what you may have heard, there is mounting evidence that sweets and junk food like chips, white bread and French fries can cause breakouts. That's... Read more

High-Priced Skincare: Is it Worth It? May 13 09:20am Everyone's more economically conscious these days. But just because Wall Street has a bad image doesn't mean yours should suffer, too. You can still take care of your skin without a stimulus package because the best products don't... Read more

6 Treats To Pamper Your Mom May 08 05:29am All moms are beautiful, but they don't always reward themselves as much as they deserve -- they need us to help them along! Mother's Day is a great chance to pick up a treasured product that your mom loves but would rarely splurge on for... Read more

Move Over, Botox! May 01 06:23am Bad news for wrinkles! The FDA has just approved Dysport, a Botox competitor that will soon be available in your dermatologist's office. The good news is, Dysport starts working sooner than Botox and may also have longer lasting effects. It might... Read more

Bedding: The Newest Beauty Product Apr 24 08:42am The New York Times published a great story about the newest (and most unexpected) beauty products on the market: sheets, pillows and other bedding treated with ingredients that supposedly do everything from reduce wrinkles to increase energy levels.... Read more

5 Flowers That Help Skin Bloom Apr 17 08:54am We all know flowers are beautiful and smell great. But did you know they may also offer skincare benefits? Here are five blossoms to watch for. Rose Studies have found that rose extract can significantly reduce wrinkling and damage to elastin fibers... Read more

Antioxidants are Key to Preventing Skin Cancer Apr 11 05:56am An exciting new batch of studies is showing that antioxidants can help protect against thymine dimers and consequently reduce your risk of getting skin cancer. Research has found that the powerful antioxidants Vitamins C and E can both reduce the... Read more

Are Preservatives Safe In Skin Care? Apr 10 07:16am Without preservatives, our beauty products would quickly be colonized by all sorts of nasty bacteria, mold and fungi. The most commonly used preservative today is a group of chemicals collectively known as parabens, some of which are found naturally... Read more

Should Brazilian Bikini Waxing Be Banned? Apr 03 11:22am For those of you who do not know what a Brazilian bikini wax is, I will fill you in. It is a hair removal procedure using hot wax to remove all, or almost all, of the hair in the genital area -- both front and back. This treatment is safe if not a... Read more