Certain foods, deemed “super foods,” are thought to have exceptional free radical-fighting capacity. They possess potent antioxidants, are easily found, and taste great. A few of them you have probably already heard about: Chocolate and cocoa, tea, and red wine. Curious to know what other delicious foods can help your skin? Be sure to get …
The UNBREAKABLE Skin Commandment Your Dermatologist Wants You to Follow
Ever wonder, “What is the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT skin health and beauty rule?” Can you guess? This is the one rule that MUST be followed. Every person genuinely interested in enhancing or maintaining healthy skin needs to adhere to this most basic of skin care rules. Learn about this rule (and many others) in The Skin Commandments: 10 …
Botox vs. Fillers: What’s the Difference?
In Commandment VII: THOU SHALT BOTOX, from my book The Skin Commandments: 10 RULES TO HEALTHY BEAUTIFUL SKIN, I recommend Botox treatments to treat frown lines and other wrinkles in the upper face—crow’s feet, forehead wrinkles, and frown lines. Why is Orange County Botox so good for your overall skin health? Botox irons out existing …
The Short on Cosmetic Skin-Care Ingredients Offered by an OC Dermatologist
Many of my patients ask: What should I look for in a skin-care product? Below is a list of my favorite topical skin-care ingredients, which consist mainly of topical antioxidants that possess potent free radical scavenging capabilities and excellent data to support their use. Vitamin E Ferulic acid CO-enzyme Q10 (CO-Q10)- HINT Look for CO-Q10’s synthetic …
The Cosmetic Skin Benefits of Water from a Coconut
Hydration in its many forms is discussed in my upcoming book: The Skin Commandments: 10 Rules to Healthy, Beautiful Skin. But here is a beauty tip straight from the jungle- hydration with coconut water. Why this Orange County dermatologist recommends coconut water for your skin Utilized for centuries by ancient civilizations to maintain internal hydration, now …
Lower eyelid bags? No problem, thanks to cosmetic dermatology
A youthful face is “plump,” filled with fluid and fat below the skin surface, with no hollows, dark circles, or areas of shadowing. As the face ages, the fat below your skin literally dissolves, creating an uneven distribution of fat and a sunken-in, hollowed appearance. This is true throughout the face and especially under the …
How can patients improve their experience at the dermatologist’s office?
Patients can improve their experience at their Orange County dermatologist’s office by having very focused visits. Pick one or two topics per visit and ask your dermatologist for a thorough answer on that topic. Many patients try to cram all of their questions in to one visit and come in with list of things to …
Cosmetic Dermatology Evidence of the Benefits of Green Tea For Skin
Many of my patients ask me about if green tea can be used in their skin care regimen and if they would benefit from such use. The answer is yes. As you get older, your body produces toxic chemicals known as free radicals which damage the DNA in your cells. This also occurs due to …
What type of skin care products should I use for my child?
Parents are encouraged to use dermatology-approved skin care products on their children that do not contain many “additives” such as fragrances, preservatives, or artificial dyes. This is especially true for babies. Since many children suffer from skin disorders such as atopic dermatitits (eczema) and seborrheic dermatitits (cradle cap), their skin is extremely sensitive and will likely become …
What Our Cosmetic Dermatologist Says About Natural Oils and Skin Care
Many of my patients ask me about “natural therapies”, such as natural oils, for use as part of a skin care regimen or for treatment of their dermatologic condition. The following are the three most common oils used by patients in dermatology and the most commonly questioned. Although they are used commonly, it is my opinion that …