Face, Chest, and Neck Skincare: Can I use the Same Products?
The face, chest and neck skincare is more different than you might think. The main difference is that the face has many more oil glands than either the neck or...
A guide to serums – 5 serums for 5 skin types.
Serums are incredibly popular in skin care. Serums are usually formulated with a higher concentration of active ingredients, so a little goes a long way. The texture is usually lighter...
Filler treatments in multiple places on the face: Get them all at once or spread…
So here’s our approach on this! It’s better, in general, to break the filler treatments up and this creates better long term results. Pragmatically, this might mean something like this:...
6 ways to tell the difference between acne and rosacea. They can look similar!
Thank you for your question! You reminded me that I’ve been seeing many questions about acne and Rosacea. 🙂 Here are 6 ways to tell the difference between acne and...
What is the best hydroquinone skin “bleaching” cream for melasma, acne and sun damage?
So-called “bleaching creams” are causing a lot of confusion among those of you who are loving and taking care of your skin. Hydroquinones being one of them. Here are the 3...
Financially, is there a point where it makes more sense to get a facelift?
Since I’m not a big fan of facelifts, you may be asking the wrong person! 🙂 But, here are some things to consider and think about in making your decision....
Does “Micro-Botox / Dysport” work to treat large pores and oil?
I recently had someone ask me about this “new” technique of Micro Botox for oil glands and large pores. Many of us in this field have been doing these techniques...
Cold cryo-sticks to reduce facial inflammation or bruising
Nothing like a celebrity endorsement to get you curious about a new product, haha. Cryo-sticks are spoon shaped steel sticks that you apply to your face cold to lessen inflammation...
Good ages to start skin care products to prevent aging
Preventing aging skin with good products and sunscreen is a relatively new concept in this country. Must have been our Puritan ancestors for whom self care was some sort of...
How do I put together a more natural skin care regimen that still works?
I love your question, and just wish I had the perfect answer for you, but I don’t. Many of the products that really work come in a base of ingredients...
