“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 …
Over-the-counter Acne Promises vs. Dermatologists’ Delivery
Many of my patients come to my office after having spent tons of money on telemarketed products for severe acne. I will refrain from naming specific product names. These products are non-prescription strength and no different than other over the counter products. They usually only work on mild acne and rarely ever work on cystic …
Winter Skin Tips By a Cosmetic Dermatologist on Treating Eczema
Winter is the driest season and harshest on your skin, causing severe dry, cracked skin especially people who are prone to dry skin and conditions like eczema and psoriasis. A good tip in the winter is to actually decrease the number of times you shower in a day, avoid long hot showers, and over exposure …
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, …