Could tanning be good for you?
Thank you for asking this and just to clarify – I personally write all the content and all the answers on this site. Tanning is just skin injury in that...
I have sensitive skin – how can I get the most out of my antiaging…
Good question because sometimes your sensitivity to a product will be to the active ingredient (like the retinol) and sometimes it will be to something in the base of the...
Is my love of candy and baked goods affecting my skin?
The glycation theory is interesting and it’s really not known yet how much products that might disrupt or fight the glycation process in skin will affect the appearance and quality...
Could Retin A be causing my new wrinkles?
Since this is not a common situation, it’s hard to know but…….. here are some things to think about. Some people are irritated by or mildly allergic to chemicals in...
Does Retin A (tretinoin) help for skin sagging?
If I’m hearing you correctly, you are asking if Retin A and the other Vit A cousins are helpful to prevent aging. Anything that builds collagen will OVER TIME help...
Thermage in Summer
With some laser treatments, you really need to avoid a lot of sun or light exposure after the treatment. That’s why here in Seattle, we tend to do fewer IPL/photorejuvenation,...
I’m doing fine with Retin A (tretinoin) everywhere except one spot on my forehead??
You didn’t mention your age but you bring up a good point and I would like to emphasize it again for everyone. If you have specific spots that are red,...
What is the advantage of the use of derma rollers? Any?
Please see this blog post I wrote a few weeks ago on if spa dermaroller systems work. Thanks!
Are facial exercises helpful for sagging skin?
There is no great research on this. In my opinion, they don’t help because it isn’t the muscles that are sagging! Sometimes, they even make things worse because some wrinkles are...
New Year’s Skin Resolutions (#3 of 3)
Once you’ve prioritized what’s bothering you about your skin or your face, neck, or chest, then read about those areas and possible solutions on SkinTour. Guide to Cosmetic Areas Anti-Aging...
