Sunscreens, Skincare & More
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and it seems fitting to focus on the lips, an often neglected body part. At this time of year in particular, when low humidity and low temperatures contribute to skin dryness, the lips can take a beating. Exposure to UV rays (yes, UVA rays are prevalent even during… Read more »
New La Roche Posay Derm AOX is a novel treatment that incorporates 3 active ingredients to fight oxidation and glycation, two major causes of skin aging. Derm AOX contains: Carnosine. Originally from diabetes research, carnosine fights glycation, a process that causes sugar molecules naturally present in the skin to attach to collagen fibers making them… Read more »
I recently tweeted about a myth that seems to be going around on the internet that advocates changing your pillowcase every 1 to 2 days in order to help reduce acne breakouts. Though I’m not sure how the myth surfaced, by my take, it advises behavior that borders on the obsessive. True, your head and… Read more »
Though the debate regarding the safety of aluminum found in traditional antiperspirants and Alzheimer’s Disease rages on (evidence regarding the link is inconclusive at best), many individuals are looking for natural alternatives. If that description fits you, you may be interested to learn more about Dr Hauschka Deodorants. Formulated without the use of ingredients designed… Read more »
Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, also known by the short form NDGA, is a potent antioxidant found in the creosote bush, a flowering plant from the deserts of the western USA and parts of Mexico. A relative newcomer to skin care, NDGA is believed to reduce free radical damage in skin cells, thereby keeping them healthy. In addition,… Read more »
So you think you’ve heard everything there is to know about the latest trends in skin care, right? Well, turns out you probably haven’t. What if your clothing could improve the health of your skin? Beyond SPF clothing, new innovations are on the horizon. If one company has its way, a new bedding line will… Read more »
When it comes to skin care, Vitamin E doesn’t receive the same kind of fanfare that accompanies other vitamin ingredients such as Vitamin C, Vitamin K and now Vitamin B. However, Vitamin E (made up of 8 different components known as tocopherols – alpha, beta, gamma and delta and tocotrienols – alpha, beta, gamma and… Read more »
Hyaluronic acid (sometimes listed as sodium hyaluronate) in skin care products, is found in connective tissue, neural tissues and skin. It is a major component of the synovial fluid found between joints and is essential for lubrication. In addition, hyaluronic acid forms an important component of cartilage, helping to coat each cell, giving cartilage resilience…. Read more »
If you’re planning to indulge in outdoor entertaining this summer, you’ll want to know about phytophotodermatitis, also known as the Margarita Sunburn. As innocuous as this popular citrus fruit drink sounds, its consumption can result in surprisingly serious chemical burns and rashes. Limes, lemons and other foods such as figs, celery and grapefruit, contain a… Read more »