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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10 Skin Mistakes You Make During The Holidays According To Dermatologists
“With all of the busy merriment that happens during the holiday season, it’s easy to let your usual routines fall by the wayside — and that includes your skin care habits. Unfortunately, the holidays are also one of the most important times to be paying attention to your complexion, because there are plenty of skin mistakes…
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Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Skincare in Your 40s
“With all of the busy merriment that happens during the holiday season, it’s easy to let your usual routines fall by the wayside — and that includes your skin care habits. Unfortunately, the holidays are also one of the most important times to be paying attention to your complexion, because there are plenty of skin mistakes…
Read More 5 Eye Creams That Make You Look Younger
“We know that a bright eye area is essential to looking fresh and alert even when we feel less than. And while a cooling eye gel and brightening concealer can work wonders on a dark and puffy under-eye situation, withered skin and wrinkles are a bit harder to disguise. To get the skinny on the…
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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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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…
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