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Beauty vs Vanity

Why spend money on expensive procedures such as laser hair removal, laser skin rejuvenation and skin resurfacing trying to make ourselves beautiful? Statistics show that people are spending more on these procedures than before. With major discounters like Groupon and Living Social, these services are becoming more accessible to all of us making it easier for us. Now what is it about beauty that attracts us so much. Is it beauty or vanity? Well, there are the practical reason, such as being able to compete in the workplace, wanting to look beautiful longer as we live longer, aging gracefully. But behind it all, and without falling into narcissism,...

The Movement and Evolution towards Wellness

Many people these days are staggered by the alarming rates of divorce and difficulties in relationships. After talking with many of my clients and helping them achieve their wellness goals, it is obvious to me that we are going through an extremely positive transformation in our relationships. The reasons for marriage are changing and happiness is now one of them. Not that it wasn't before, but in the past, the ability to make it in life was more of a priority. As the world evolves and our right brain gains more importance, feelings are now a priority. Now more than ever, this century new marriages are a result...

Designing the skin rejuvenation plan

Designing the skin rejuvenation plan that will maximize results for a person is a very specific task. Given that no two individuals are alike, no plan will match exactly each one's specific skin requirements across the spectrum. While general plans can provide an alternative, a plan with a particular person's needs in mind should include the following: Degree of desired result Amount of accepted downtime Financial budget In addition, there are really two phases to skin rejuvenation: the initial phase in which conditions are treated, and a maintenance phase that starts when the first one ends For more information on skin rejuvenation alternatives, please Click here  ...

19.5 Years Acne Studies Support Laser Treatments

Research show clinical laser acne efficacy Dutch Researchers has a desire to analyze the effectiveness and safety of laser acne treatments. They decided to research PubMed for publications about acne treatments between 1992 and 2011. What did they find from the studies? The researchers in Netherlands found 2215 relevant articles about PDL treatment for skin diseases such as acne vulgaris and psoriasis. The determined a level of evidence and analyzed the effects of patients taking laser acne treatments around the world. They evaluated the acne treatment efficiency and gave grades for effectiveness between A to D. Laser treatment for acne was shown to be very efficient and safe at the...

The biggest problem with men and their skin …

This month our blog will be dedicated to men. The biggest problem with men and their skin care is that they neglect their skin a lot more than women. Men's skin is biologically different from women's: 1) Male hormones stimulate more oil production that leads to more congested pores. 2) Men have larger pores and more sebaceous glands, whose production does not decline with time as much as women's. 3) Men's skin is thicker. 4) Men's skin is more acidic and hence more prone to dryness. 5) Water evaporates on men's skin at a higher rate than that of women.  6) Men's skin is more sensitive and likelier to exhibit more severe  conditions...

Facial Skin

The Reactive Nature of Facial Skin The facial skin, delicate and expressive, is particularly attuned to both environmental and emotional stimuli. It reacts and adapts to the world around and within us, exhibiting visible responses to various factors: Erythema and Hyperemia: A blush from a glass of wine or increased blood flow from exposure to steam might seem fleeting. However, these could also be indicative of underlying conditions like rosacea, where the skin tends to be more reactive and prone to redness. Autoimmune Reflections: Consider Lupus, an autoimmune disease that can manifest on the skin as a distinctive "butterfly" rash, providing a visual clue to internal inflammatory processes. ...

Sensitive skin

Sensitive skin Most women complain of having sensitive skin. Sensitive skin is a result of our actions. We are never born with sensitive skin. Except in case of an immune problem, sensitive skin results from either environmental insults, too much soap, or too many cosmetic products. Soap dehydrates skin. This dehydration pulls out the lipids in our skin that act as a barrier for many things. Cosmetics result in the application of many chemicals to the skin with unknown consequences. By simply stopping to use soap and reducing the amount of cosmetics in the skin, your skin will be in better condition: An effective quick fix. ...

Harmful Effects of the Sun

How do we protect ourselves from the harmful effects of the sun? No method will grant 100% protection. 1) Physical blockers (e.g., zinc ozide, titanium dioxide). 2) Chemical blockers. New version of physical blockers that have been modified to not result in the ugly white rub could potentially result in free radicals, but because these do not penetrate deeply in the skin, are considered safe. Chemical blockers can result in chemical reactions that produce free radicals. By adding topical and systemic antioxidants, we can help prevent skin sagging. ...

Laser vs Wrinkles

Which Candela laser works best for wrinkles? All of the lasers from Candela have some photo rejuvenation properties. Heat created by these devices will stimulate the bodies own ability to produce collagen. What can be differentiated is the fact that different wavelengths have different depths of penetration into the skin. 1064nm would penetrate the deepest and 1450nm the shallowest. The rest fall in between.  ...

Hyperpigmentation

Causes Hyperpigmentation can be caused by the sun and in many cases, amplified by chemicals, such as perfume and medications. Other systemic causes include pregnancy, hormonal changes, birth control pills, antibiotics, estrogen intake, inflammation and acne. The good news is that it can be treated with hydroquinone, AHA's, plant-based lighteners, kojic acid, licorice root. Microdermabrasion and peels can also be used to treat them.  ...