When we say “sun exposure” most people think of the beach or outdoor activities. Yet many receive a significant amount of sun exposure without realizing it—in their car. Continue reading
One of the most beneficial trends that has emerged from the last decade is the move towards health and earth-conscious products, also known as “green” products. Continue reading
More than two million new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States annually, and over 100,000 cases of melanoma, outnumbering all other cancers combined and could be prevented with skin cancer screening. Continue reading
As women begin to notice changes to their faces – fine wrinkles across the forehead, laugh lines, thinner lips and darker circles underneath the eyes – they often look for help to combat these signs of aging through Botox in Los Angeles, Dysport and dermal fillers. Continue reading
Dark eyes can be quite dramatic when applied with eye liner…or if you’re a raccoon. But dark circles in the form of “bags under the eyes” make us look old and tired and simply detract from the rest of our appearance. Continue reading
Remember those childhood sunburns? Or that overcast day you didn’t think you needed protection, but ended up with a painful sunburn anyway? Continue reading
An even-toned and softly-textured complexion can help you have a youthful appearance. But environmental elements and lifestyle choices make tone and texture more difficult to maintain. Continue reading
It’s almost time to shed those winter woolies and expose your skin to summer sunshine. Are you and your skin ready? Continue reading
Cellular function begins to slow down in our 20s and 30s, and when combined with sun exposure, spots, dullness, fine lines and wrinkles can start to show much sooner. Continue reading
Winter weather can leave your face red and irritated, even in Southern California. Your warm weather skin care products can actually make your skin look and feel worse in winter. Continue reading
Winter can bring snow, crackling fires, holidays with friends and family… and dry, irritated, red and cracked skin. Continue reading
Who among us doesn’t want to cheat the aging process and look younger than our years? Who doesn’t love being told how young they look, or what beautiful skin they have? Who wouldn’t want to look “forever young?” Try Facial Rejuvenation in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Our skin is very important. It covers our entire body and people often see it first when they look at us. Most people (yes, men, that includes you!) want to present a healthy and youthful image. Continue reading
Most people are born with a beautiful complexion. However, what you do and how you take care of yourself and your skin will affect how young you appear. Continue reading
One of the most common vitamin deficiencies, and one that is among the easiest to remedy, is a deficiency in Vitamin D. Continue reading
Women act and look younger than their age more so than in previous generations. Continue reading
Improving your image may help the way you feel about yourself, but it may also convey a more professional message. Continue reading
“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature. But beautiful old people are works of art.”
Author Unknown, circa 1800
As far back as 1800 someone knew. First of all, real beauty is not all that common, at least not the naturally occurring variety. Continue reading
Cancer occurs when cells multiply in an uncontrolled fashion. Any cell can lose control and begin to divide too rapidly, thus causing a cancer of that cell type. Continue reading
Sunscreens are an essential tool for preventing skin aging and skin cancers. Sun damaged skin shows wrinkling, is less elastic and sags as well as appears sallow and leathery. Continue reading
Essential to youthful appearance is clear, soft skin. But what makes beautiful skin, beautiful? Continue reading
Antioxidants are the one of the most important ingredients in today’s health and beauty products. Coffeeberry has only recently become available, but has the highest level of antioxidants than any other single ingredient. Intrigued? Continue reading
Who doesn’t love a baby’s skin – so soft, smooth and perfect. But as we grow, our skin loses that perfection of youth and reflects our life experiences. Continue reading
Does your natural skin care treatment routine fall apart during the holidays? Use these holiday recipes to turn your kitchen into a spa. Continue reading
Most people are born with a beautiful complexion. However, what you do and how you take care of yourself and your skin will affect how you appear. Continue reading
“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature. Beautiful old people are works of art.”
Author unknown, circa 1800
Yes, the medical field has everything to do with beauty. It is now clearly established that there is a limit to just how far a beauty salon or a spa excursion can go verses a dermatologist in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Natural Holistic Beauty and a Good Skin Care Routine Defies Aging Continue reading
The skin is more than just a pretty face – it is the body’s largest organ. It protects the body against heat, sunlight, injury and infection. Continue reading
For years, doctors and health advisors have been spreading the warning that sunbathing is dangerous and can lead to skin damage: wrinkles, dryness, sun spots and skin cancer. While this is true, there is a new viewpoint coming to the forefront now. Continue reading
When women talk about aging skin, the first thing they mention is wrinkles. But the loss of radiance or a youthful glow can add years to a woman’s look, too. Continue reading
Who doesn’t love a baby’s skin – so soft, smooth and perfect. But as we grow, our skin loses that perfection of youth and reflects our life experiences. Continue reading
Wrinkles, lines and facial sagging add years to your appearance. But you can fight back to keep your youthful appearance with Botox injections in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Time is not kind to our skin. Brown spots, wrinkles and laxity can make us look even older. Continue reading
We now know that despite the lure of golden summer skin, there is no such thing as a healthy tan. All tanning causes damage to skin. Continue reading
“I’m not interested in age. People who tell me their age are silly. You’re as old as you feel.”
Elizabeth Arden
Forty is the new thirty. Fifty is the new forty. Sixty is the new forty! Today we are staying active Continue reading
Beautiful skin can be marred by acne, which affects about 85% of teenagers, but can be seen in 60% of adults. Continue reading
Lasers are high-tech light and energy devices that can now do everything from smoothing wrinkles to reducing acne and sagging skin – all with minimal pain and outstanding results. Laser Hair Removal is performed with non-invasive laser light. Continue reading
Most of us can relate to acne—who hasn’t had it to some degree. However unlike many of us who outgrow it in our teens, about fifty percent of individuals with acne still suffer Continue reading
Dermatologist Los Angeles Advice: Once considered a teenage right of passage, today many people suffer from adult acne. If you have this potentially embarrassing, but very manageable condition, you should know Continue reading
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