Tips of the Week

 In that our skin is our largest organ, our health is reflected in our skin. It's also our most visible organ.

We've all had the experience of seeing the skin of someone we know change... more

 Can it really be this hard to find a good one? I'm beginning to wonder after trying 6 of them.

Why a body scrub in the first place? As we age, the skin cells on our body slow down (like... 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

 Here are several ideas for increasing your "glow" - some are easier and some more difficult. All these strategies increase cell turnover rate and build collagen.

• Use Renova (Retin A,

  "Glow" is a subjective term, but somehow we all know it when we see it. Just look at children's skin!

Glow is caused by several factors. The most important is the eveness of the skin's... more

 If your skin has good texture, even color, very little sagging around the eyelids or jawline, and few or no wrinkles, then you just need to use state of the art products and consider... more

Okay - I can't help myself. I still love that ColoreScience powdered sunscreen (Sunforgettable SPF 30 - comes in tints) for anyone athletic (doesn't drip into eyes), or oily, or who just... more

  Many of my patients are confused about skin care products and what they can do.

Here's the good news. At any age, and particularly starting young, they can help prevent future sun damage... more

 For cosmetic issues, take an inventory of problems. Initially, just make a list of everything that's bugging you from the chest up. Then, prioritize them with the skin issues bothering you... more

 If you are low risk, your primary care doctor can check your moles. If you are high risk, see a dermatologist. How do you know which you are?

You are higher risk if you have a personal or... more