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 …
I wanna look great for the Holidays – Great Dermatology Advice
“I’m meeting my significant other’s family ” “Im seeing family I haven’t seen in years!” “I’m spending new years in another city or country” OR “We’re enjoying the same traditions we do every holiday season” Either way, you wanna look GREAT for the Holidays. Don’t wait for the day before Christmas to decide you want …
The Benefits of Glycolic Acid for Your Skin’s Health
Glyolic acid is a gentle exfoliator that removes dead skin from the top layer or upper surface of skin called the epidermis. Derived from sugar cane Glycolic acid is probably the best-known naturally occurring fruit acids or Alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Use of AHAs on skin dates back to Egyptian times, Cleopatra bathed in sour milk, …