Can lycopene in tomatoes increase collagen levels?
Sadly, not very particularly true. But……..it’s good for you for so many other reasons, we’d all be healthier if we could eat fresh, organic tomatoes or their products daily. I...
How can you tell which foods are triggering rosacea?
Rosacea triggered by foods can be totally confusing. Some rosacea activators are immediate. Examples might be your friend who drinks red wine and flushes immediately almost the same color. Immediate flushing...
Does Vitamin K (Auriderm) work for under eye dark circles?
I wish! We’ve tested 3 so far in our office (but not this one) and so far none of them have done much. There may be a very small difference,...
Is 22 too early to start a vitamin C serum?
Kudos to you for taking good care of yourself!! I think it’s never too early to start a vitamin C serum. As one of the best antioxidants when it’s in...
Does drinking a lot of water really hydrate the skin?
I think many readers will think this is obvious, but it’s actually not. Hydration is more complex than you think. In general, plain water is great for all our organs...
New bags under the eyes after Botox!! What can I do?
Your doctor will probably say this also but it’s sometimes hard to tell if the new bags are the allergies or the Botox. Allergies increase the irritation of the eyes...
White spots on the chest and neck – a question from Fiji.
Hi Joana, I want you to promise me that if these don’t go away that you’ll see a doctor there! So just a thought, we all have good yeasts and...
With antioxidants, is a separate one needed when so many products contain it now?
I can see how this could be confusing. The answer is that it’s still better to use a separate, high concentration antioxidant because the quality and concentration of antioxidants in...
Warts on the face – a clarification
A couple of myths to dispel. Diet doesn’t cause warts. Remember though that warts are a virus and if your immune system is struggling because you aren’t healthy (stress, poor...
