Tips of the Week

For the friend going through a break up, planning a trip to the tropics, or just an athlete who sweats a lot at the gym - the best waterproof, tear proof, smear proof mascara ever - Urban... more

We all need to cover our lips with sunscreen in the summer.  Most of the wrinkling, shrinkage, pre-cancers and skin cancers on lips are due to sun. 

We all like the Jack Black SPF 25 Lip... more

Finally!!! Some new rules on sunscreens that should be helpful. The biggest problem has been with assessing UVA coverage (important for everyone but really important for melasma). Companies... more

Remember that SPF refers only to UVB protection and doesn't help you on UVA. And buying a sunscreen that says "broad spectrum" or "UVA Protection" won't necessarily protect you much. Some... more

 I reminded everyone last week that we are only 2 months from the summer solstice (peak UVA season).  UVA really activates melasma.

Now is the time to step up your Triluma, or other... more

UVA is the strongest for the 2-3 months on either side of the summer solstice, which is the third week of June.   

Check your sunscreens for good UVA blockers like zinc or titanium (look... more

 Put the same sunscreen on your neck and chest that you do on your face.

This may sound obvious, but it's surprising how many of us don't do it regularly. And it looks odd to have facial... more

 Think light screen not sunscreen.

UVA is present 365 days a year through clouds, through window glass and car windshields. That little bit of daily damage is significant because it adds up... more

 Suncreen is even more important at high altitude. Look for sunscreens with a good UVA blocker like Mexoryl 3%, zinc or titanium 5-10%. UVA becomes more intense at altitude. It's a longer... more

  Remember that sun, especially at altitude, triggers cold sores. So protect your lips when you're skiing, boarding, sledding, mountaineering, or snowmobiling.

Use tons of lip sunscreen or... more

 Still getting sunburned?

First, get out of the sun or cover up with a thick shirt (a white tee shirt has an SPF of 3)! Here's what to do next:

• Start taking an anti-inflammatory like

 Sunburns kill some of your skin cells and damage the DNA of many other cells, both of which set the stage for skin cancers later. Sunburns damage the pigment-making cells (melanocytes),... more

 Did you know that those "age spots" are just sun damage? And did you remember that UVA rays come through car and home window glass? Put the two together and it's a recipe for spots.

Don't... more

Laser hair removal - is it safe in the summer?

In my opinion, generally no or only with caution.

As many of you know, most hair removal lasers work best when the color of the hair is darker... more

  Too much time in the swimming pool?

If you can, swim in a lake or ocean, and then you won't have the chlorine issues!! If your only choice is a pool, here's how to deal with your hair.... more

  Why not have great skin this summer for all that hot weather and summer clothes! Here are a few quick tips.

1) Exfoliate your whole body once a week with a salt or sugar scrub or clean... more

Got a vacation in the sun coming?  Or maybe you live in the Sunbelt.  Use lipstick with a sunscreen to protect your lips.

Try the Bobbi Brown Lipshine SPF 15. Why I like it?

It walks that... more