Inexpensive Holiday Gifts Under $100 That Are Sure to Impress
You know what’s better than an eye cream? An eye balm. DNA’s new select is made with skin-tightening ingredients like peptides and hyaluronic acid, and soothing agents like chamomile and cucumber extract. Gift to your mom, your sister, your bestie—basically anyone who’s a fan of anti-aging skincare. Read more.
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What Dermatologists Really Truly Think of Pore Strips
“Remember when pore strips first surfaced? Happy teens graced television ads, peeling away a paper-like strip from their noses and marveling with delight at all the gunk that came out. For me, I’ve never truly experienced the happy-teen-in-a-pore-strip-commercial sensation: Usually, when I peel them away, my eyes water, I pause in between small tears to take…
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Sugar Sag: The Bitter Truth About Sugar
Sure, no one likes the crash after a sugar high. And is that habitual 4pm Sprinkles cupcake really worth an expanded waistline? Although we all know that too much sugar can lead to internal health issues from increased blood pressure to diabetes to weight gain, we now know that excess sugar can also lead to…
Read More Melasma Treatment Beverly Hills
All Articles,Cosmetic Dermatology
Melasma or patches of irregular brown pigmentation is an acquired condition that most often appears on sun-exposed areas of the face. It primarily affects women of reproductive age; in fact, 25% of cases occur during pregnancy. It is more common in women of color, and there is also a genetic predisposition, meaning it tends to…
Read More Sculptra Q&A with Dr. Jennifer Herrmann
All Articles,Cosmetic Dermatology,Q&A,Veins
If you wish to regain a more youthful appearance naturally, re-volumizing the face with injected Sculptra Aesthetic may be a perfect option for gradually restoring a younger looking you. Unlike many soft tissue “fillers,” Sculptra is a “volumizer” that stimulates your own tissue to produce more collagen. Collagen is the skin’s most important support protein…
Read More Can I drink my way to wrinkle-free skin? Collagen Supplements and the Facts.
All Articles,Cosmetic Dermatology,Myth Busters
Collagen supplements, shakes, and shots are everywhere, promising improved skin hydration, elasticity, and wrinkle reduction. But, is there any substantial evidence behind the claim that ingested collagen is “scientifically proven” to deliver visible results? Celebrity spokespeople and dozens of testimonials don’t equal evidence-based medicine. What is collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the…
Read More A Dermatologist Shares the Best Anti-Aging Serums (and What They Really Do)
“Deciphering all the products in the skincare section at a beauty store can be as difficult as learning a foreign language. Between all the cleansers, masks, toners, serums, lotions, and potions, how are we supposed to decide which ones we need, and of those essentials, which options are best? Indeed, developing a comprehensive, personalized skincare…
Read More What surprising thing your face loses with aging: Bone
All Articles,Cosmetic Dermatology,Cosmetic Surgery
In just five minutes, we witness aging in rapid speed. But, how can we better understand the facial changes that accompany time’s advance? At first blush we notice the skin. Indeed, as we age, our skin thins and loses its elasticity. It becomes a stretched out rubber band and can’t compensate when deeper structures begin…
Read More CO2 laser Resurfacing
All Articles,Cosmetic Dermatology,Fractionated CO2
At Moy, Fincher, Chipps Facial Plastics and Dermatology in Beverly Hills, CA, our board-certified, fellowship-trained dermatologists can dramatically improve your skin with Fractionated Carbon Dioxide (CO2) laser resurfacing. This laser allows precise removal of aged, damaged skin, layer by layer, to uncover softer, smoother, and younger-looking skin. Laser skin resurfacing effectively treats fine lines, deep…
Read More Are Chemical Sunscreens Safe?
Don’t get me wrong. Many chemicals are harmful to both your skin and your overall health, but classifying all chemicals as “unsafe” isn’t scientific. Clearly water, chemically depicted as H2O, isn’t the all-evil of your skin regimen. And the same applies to most sunscreens. Just because “chemicals” may serve as their active ingredients doesn’t categorically…
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