I like to look for products, in general, that are environmentally friendly. In other words, that contain mostly or all natural or organic ingredients. Some skin care products categories just don’t have many natural or organic products that are also effective. ...
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Many women’s magazines seem to imply that the more exfoliation the better, so here’s how to figure it out. For your face, if you have oily, usually less sensitive skin (often acne prone), you can exfoliate 3-4 times a week...
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We all need to cover our lips with sunscreen in the summer. Most of the wrinkling, shrinkage, pre-cancers and skin cancers on lips are due to sun. We all like the Jack Black SPF 25 Lip Balm. Very moist, nice...
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Finally!!! Some new rules on sunscreens that should be helpful. The biggest problem has been with assessing UVA coverage (important for everyone but really important for melasma). Companies could claim “broad spectrum” coverage or UVA protection even if the UVA...
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Self tanners can be a woman’s best friend on the legs in summer. Also, consider some of the great leg makeups out there. I like the Lorac "Tantalizer" which has shimmer and doesn’t come off on clothing if you let...
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You need to hurry though. They only make these once a year, and they go fast. Go to lululemon.com. They came in a light pink and a pretty gray this year. There’s shirring in the front and back and a...
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I did a tip several months ago on shaving. Apparently, my tip to men to buy two shavers and use them on alternate days went viral! Who knew? But my male patients do complain about shaving, and about ingrown hairs in...
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As the June wedding season approaches, don’t forget that microdermabrasion or light peels can be useful to refresh your skin for that important day. These treatments clean out pores and exfoliate dead skin so that the surface of your...
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If you’re already sun damaged, be very careful this summer not to do more. Think about fun "surfer" rash guards to protect your torso and arms. Wear hats. Scrubs also help but don’t overdo them. Once a week is good...
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Here’s a strategy that’s worked for me and our patients to get a good self-tan: Add 2 cups of Epsom salts into a bath and soak for 10-15 minutes (whole body if possible). Use a loofah, scrub, or a natural...
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