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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Outdoor jobs, excess pigment and sunscreening!
Please see this section in Skincare products. There’s more you can do to help with this and ……….please don’t forget that HAT!! So many people have problems with uneven pigment...
How do you know when a skincare product is causing a problem?
How DO you know? I love your question because it’s not always simple is it? Part of the problem with figuring this out is that…..sometimes events occur together in time...
I’m over 50, which skin care products do I need??
Here’s what I’m using and then let’s talk about budget options too. Dr. Irwin’s current skin care regimen The only thing I’ve changed from the above, is the that I’m now...
