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...
Advanced questions on products – and Dr. I’s regimen!
Thank you and wow – you have been educating yourself!! Knowledge is power! So ……… I stopped using the I have gotten so much help from your website; it is...
Which tightening system is the least painful and most effective?
Between Thermage and Ultherapy, in my opinion, they are equally effective when done well, but Ultherapy is much more painful. The newer Exilis system is least painful of all three...
What about Tazarac?
Tazarac is a brand, prescription retinoid. It was formulated for acne and teens with oily skin but is sometimes used instead of Renova, generic Retin A (tretinoin), or higher quality...
I’m 60, how can I figure out a product regimen?
I know it’s confusing because there are so many products out there, most of them more marketing than substance. The best product regimen is one that is individualized to you...
Problems with skin texture and color after a laser treatment – Pearl Fusion.
Bottom line: This laser is a “fusion” technology by Cutera (laser using a 2790nm wavelength) which unless used perfectly, in my opinion, is more likely to cause post procedure and...
At age 22, what can I do to prevent my skin aging?
At age 22, assuming you don’t have severe acne or tons of sun damage, the most effective antiaging tool for you is a daily sunscreen. All sunscreens now block UVB...
Does TNS Recovery Complex take the place of retinoid and an antioxidant?
Good question but no! They all do different things. To make a long story short: The retinoid mainly normalizes sun damaged cells, promotes healthy cell maturation in the outer layer...
Before going out, could I use a mask or exfoliant?
It’s nice to have something to stimulate and refresh the skin, especially in the evening when we might just be tired. Ok I have to put in a good word...
Can Renova be used on the neck and can squalene be substituted?
The short answer is yes. Renova can be used on the neck but it is more likely to irritate neck skin than facial skin. If you try it, dilute is...
