Remember that SPF refers only to UVB protection and doesn’t help you on UVA. And buying a sunscreen that says "broad spectrum" or "UVA Protection" won’t necessarily protect you much. Some of those have only a tiny amount of zinc...
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Here are some of my favorite products. Speaking as a mom myself, I think mothers are always happy to get some nice, higher quality skin care products for Mother’s Day. I have not included any drugstore products here, some of...
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Yes! It can help fill in sparse brows. Keep in mind it may also make the hairs grow longer so be prepared to have to trim more. You don’t need much product – a tiny drop brushed on will work. ...
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Generally, if you’re outdoors a lot in the summer, save your IPL (photorejuvenation) treatments for brown spots for Sept-May. If you’re doing it mostly for red areas, rosacea, or enlarged capillaries, than it doesn’t matter as much. If you have...
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Now! It often takes several months to see the full results, and you don’t want to be dealing with the two weeks or so of bruising right when you want to be in shorts or a swimsuit. Sclerotherapy is still...
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I’ve been hearing this question a lot lately. Botox and Dysport are almost the same. It’s like comparing a Gala apple to a Fuji apple. They have slightly different properties but the differences are minimal. I generally prefer to work with Botox....
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Many of my patients, particularly those with oily skin, would like to shrink their large pores. Notwithstanding what you may have read elsewhere on the web, I’m sorry to say that there is no reliable and effective way to shrink...
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Here’s a tip on shaving for the man you love: Use two different types or brands of shavers on alternate days. For example, use a Fusion one day and a Mach 3 the next. Each shaver has its own unique...
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In this 5th tip on mature skin and acne, I’ll give you a quick overview on oral prescription solutions for mature acne. Because these are available only by prescription, you’ll need to discuss these with your doctor. Really there are...
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Now for prescription topicals! We did non-prescription topicals (creams & lotions) last week. I still think the gold standard is Renova or the generic tretinoin. Renova is better, in my opinion, even though it’s more expensive, because it’s formulated in...
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