Jan 17, 2021 | Acne Specialist, Anti-aging, Blog, Dermatologist
The Burning Truth: A Base Tan Is Not a Safe Tan. While the tanning industry has long argued that a ‘base tan” achieved gradually over time will provide protection from sunburn, more and more evidence is finding that’s just not true. The World Health Organization...
Jan 3, 2021 | Acne Specialist, Anti-aging, Blog, Dermatologist, Skin Care
Should You Avoid Parabens? They have received a lot of bad press by people remoting falsehoods. In a word, NO. Despite the media frenzy surrounding parabens, the published research and global cosmetic regulatory organizations are making that answer clear: parabens,...
Dec 27, 2020 | Acne, Acne Specialist, Anti-aging, Blog, Skin Care
I have used retinoids for years. I have used so many, from the prescription brands and brands formulated by estheticians. So many of the early prescription brands were so strong and not formulated properly, I couldn’t use them enough to make a difference in my...
Nov 22, 2020 | Acne, Acne Specialist, Anti-aging, Blog, Dermatologist, Rosacea
Antioxidants help skin repair itself. Inflamed skin impedes the skin’s rejuvenation process. By reducing inflammation, antioxidants allow the skin to repair itself and correct visible damage. Some antioxidants, like vitamin C, can also stimulate collagen...
Nov 15, 2020 | Acne, Acne drugs, Acne Specialist, Acne Treatment, Anti-aging, Blog, Dermatologist
Effective Acne Treating Ingredients and Their Main Functions Mandelic Acid: Anti-fungal, Antibacterial & Brightening Salicylic Acid: Oil Soluble, Anti-inflammitory and Antibacterial Lactic Acid: Brightening, Smoothing, Enhances Hydration Glycolic Acid: Fast...
Sep 27, 2020 | Acne, Acne Specialist, Anti-aging, Blog, Skin Care
My new peptide moisturizer has been a great hit with my clients. Peptides are known to strengthen the skin cell wall. I give it to my anti-aging clients and use it with my retinols to let clients acclimate slowly to stronger retinol and as well as moisturize their...
Aug 30, 2020 | Acne, Acne Specialist, Acne Treatment, Anti-aging, Blog, Dermatologist, Skin Care
In my skin care clinic, I use retinol with almost every client. The only Alpha Hydroxy Acid I use is lactic acid because it is gentle while it exfoliates and hydrates at the same time. I have never use glycolic acid on clients as most estheticians do. Vitamin A (...
Aug 2, 2020 | Acne, Acne drugs, Acne Specialist, Acne Treatment, Anti-aging, Blog, Dermatologist, Scar removal, Skin Care
I have used retinol since it first came on the market, years ago. So many of the first medical-grade retinols were so strong and poorly formulated and so harsh I couldn’t use them enough to be effective. Now, however, professional-grade retinol has been...