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Scars
Acne, surgery, and your every day cuts & bumps:
A wound which takes more than 21 days to heal has a 78% or greater risk of serious scarring. A wound which heals
ReCell
Looking to fix your case of vitilgo? Permanent scars from second and third degree burns? Or just can’t stomach anyone seeing the evidence that your “trip to Europe” left you
Benoquin
Monobenzone (brand name Benoquin) is made from the vapors of hydroquinone to permanently remove all traces of pigmentation from skin. It is applied topically, usually as a 20% solution cream
Tracks are Back
Remember how cool ‘heroin chic’ was in the early ’90′s? Good news folks – mainlining is back in! The only difference is that now it’s tanning chemicals in lieu of
SPF
As the FDA inches forward towards enacting mandatory labeling of UVA protection on sunscreens, let’s take a quick stroll down sun protection memory lane.
The first sunscreens appeared on the
Attitude Adjustment
A study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison took a look at a question that many Botox and Dysport users (and critics) have raised. Can injectables relax your psyche as well
Do’s and Dont’s for the Doe-eyed
It is the era of eyelashes, and nothing gives as dramatic a look as lash extensions. From impossible-to-tell natural black to everything-goes candied, jeweled, bedazzled or be-feathered, a great set
The Tip-Off
Nothing since the bygone days of Chinese foot-binding says “I’m willing to forego the capacity to be a functional participant of my workplace and household” like nail extensions. Still, they’re
The Peel Sessions
Microdermabrasion – it really ought to be passé by now. This is a technology developed in 1985 that already grew to be a cornerstone of skin care by the mid
A Whiter Shade of Pale
Most people I know in skin care recommend hydroquinone with a heavy conscious, if at all. The chemical is banned from use in many countries, among them England, Japan, Germany,
Chew on This
Hyaluronic acid is one of the most common ingredients in skin care. I’m willing to bet it’s in at least one of your toner, moisturizer, mask, and serum, but much
How to Lose Face
Between the eyes, near crow’s feet, for frown lines, to smooth the forehead, above the eyebrows to lift, around lines in the neck, on the face and hands for excessive
You’re the Doctor
Deep into a session of browsing old beauty posts, I came across this statement by Dr Fred Brandt on Beauty Undercover from 2009; “The fraxel at home is going to
Channelling Youth
It’s hard to beat the results of laser resurfacing on the path to younger, smoother, clearer, firmer, ok-just-about-in-every-way-better skin. Let’s run down a quick litany of imperfections and conditions that
Current Look
Esthetics connoisseurs are one of those rare breed – like motocross enthusiasts or roller derby dames – that need to feel a healthy dose of danger, excitement, and often even
The Next Big Hope or The Next Big Hype?
There is no shortage of claims or controversy around stem cells in anything these days, including skin care. Let’s shed some light on how they fit into keeping you looking
Flawless By February
Want flawless skin like Miss World’s this winter?
A glamorous, oversexed female New York publicist makes an impulse decision to get a chemical peel the day she is attending her
SPF and Skin Color
As a skin care specialist, I am asked many questions. One of them I get almost weekly: Isn’t SPF only necessary for skin that burns?
There are two types of
Au Revoir to Acne
Nothing brings more faces into a facial room or cosmetic dermatologist than men and women fighting acne. Many are disenchanted—a person suffering from acne has often tried dozens of solutions,
The Eyes Have It : Caring for Delicate Skin
Reversing age and sun damage in the eye area requires good habits and a little help from the experts. This skin is some of the most delicate on the body,
Not all Vitamin C is Created Equal
Well, we’re not sure if that goes for the stuff in nature, but when it comes to anti-aging skincare ingredients – it’s the truth!
L-ascorbic acid is the scientific name
Confused by Cleansers
How to Choose the Right One
Taking care of your skin is very complicated these days. “Basic” care includes juggling multi-step home regimens and frequent visits to a specialist. Do
“While there’s tea, there’s hope”
… For Puffy Eyes Anyway
Ancient wisdom – it doesn’t disappoint! I just tested out the benefit of tea bags to the eyelids with a very fragrant siesta. It works!
Blush Beauty Boutique, Milwaukee WI
New Beauty Boutique Discovery in my Hometown!
When I left my hometown, I really left. Despite many annual treks back to visit beloved family, I haven’t explored my hometown of