Children should learn there's no such thing as a `healthy tan' June 25th, 2010
Sun exposure has many harmful consequences, including skin cancer, sunburns, wrinkles and photoaging. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun directly damages DNA. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that sun protection begin in infancy. Importantly, the large majority of one's lifetime sun... [Read More] |  |
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Botox may temporarily paralyze emotions, too June 25th, 2010
For Botox users concerned that the muscle-paralyzing injections will rob their face of its ability to show emotion, a new study suggests that people injected with the toxin might end up with less strong emotion to display in the first place.
Researchers at Barnard College in New York City... [Read More] |  |
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Skin-Deep Anatomy Lessons March 22nd, 2010
No organ in the human body contributes more to the human experience than the skin. Clear, smooth and glowing skin dominates our aesthetic attention. We spend more time and money on caring for our skin then any other body part. Keeping our 22-square feet of skin healthy is worth the effort and not... [Read More] |  |
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Aging and Inflammation December 22nd, 2009
By: Peter T. Pugliese, MD
Posted: November 24, 2009, from the December 2009 issue of Skin Inc. Magazine.
Skin Inc. Magazine Editor’s note: Skin Inc. magazine recommends that all clients check with their physicians before incorporating any dietary changes.
A vast difference exists... [Read More] |  |
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The Grades of Aging August 5th, 2009
Posted: June 29, 2009, from the July 2009 issue of Skin Inc. Magazine.
Clients come to the spa and expect instant skin perfection. Of course, this is not possible, but through the implementation of well-planned treatment regimens, their skin conditions can be noticeably improved. Then, when they... [Read More] |  |
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30 Skin Care Misconceptions June 3rd, 2009
Skin care professionals and consumers alike are bombarded daily with a myriad of information about skin care, skin science and skin health from the media, manufacturers and an ever-increasing number of physicians, all attempting to justify that what they profess and advocate is the truth and... [Read More] |  |
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Foods for Healthy Skin: You Are What You Eat November 19th, 2008
What you put on your plate is even more important than what you put on your skin.
Want truly fabulous skin -- glowing, vibrant, and, yes, younger-looking skin? Make sure you're putting foods for healthy skin on your plate.
"Everything you eat becomes a part of not... [Read More] |  |
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Does nutrition make a difference in skin rejuvenation November 19th, 2008
It would be naive to believe that changing your nutrition is going to wipe out all your wrinkles or completely stop skin aging. But it is just as naive to think that you can eat (or neglect to eat) whatever you want without any effect on your skin. What you eat affects every... [Read More] |  |
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Vitamins, minerals and skin rejuvenation November 19th, 2008
Vitamins and minerals are essential for proper function of every organ in the body - and the skin is no exception. Furthermore, deficiencies of some vitamins and minerals are particularly detrimental to the skin and may result in skin diseases and/or accelerated aging. While severe... [Read More] |  |
