What “over the counter” retinol and vitamin C brands are good?
I do have some biases here! I and our clinic clearly can’t test ever product out there and I don’t like relying solely on ingredient lists since they don’t really...
Why does Paula Begoun’s site disagree about Phoretin CF the antioxidant?
Okay ……. first I gotta say that I love Paula Begoun and most of what she says! But…..many dermatologists, chemists, and skin care companies disagree with her about the use...
What are the ethics of dermatologists and plastic surgeons compounding their own products?
I’m glad you raised this issue. I think it comes down to the quality of the product (and the lab or pharmacy making it), the price and clarity/transparency of the...
Why don’t I see a difference after using retinol to help repair sun damage?
I’m glad you wrote! Several things come to mind – here are some things to think about: With all retinoids whether retinol 1.o or the prescription versions, you will not...
Are there skincare products that shouldn’t be mixed together?
It’s crazy …….but there really isn’t a lot of science looking at the layering of skin care products. Odd, considering that most women/men do this all the time. So it’s...
What is the difference between the cheaper drug store sunscreens and the more expensive ones?
Glad you asked this! Here are the two main differences: The Percentage of Zinc Oxide. Zinc oxide is the only sunscreen ingredient currently in sunscreens that blocks thoroughly through the...
If Vivite was such a great product why was it discontinued?
It was discontinued because the company was purchased by a different company and they wanted to rebrand some of the products, including that one. They also discontinued some products to...
Rodan & Fields, Veradex E Ointment and on and on…….
Okay – let’s be real. Seems like every day there’s a new product or product line claiming to be the new miracle. And……….have you ever noticed at how quickly many...
The best skincare after Fraxel or post laser?
Ideally, your dermatologist would give you very specific post laser care instructions and even provide the products post laser that you need to use. Post laser skin is very sensitive...
What if I seem to react to or dry out with every cleanser?
Okay ………so I think this problem is more common than all of us think. Here are several ideas: Read every label – if it has chemicals, don’t use it; Try...
