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The majority of skincare brands incorporate active ingredients that are too large for optimal skin absorption. The implication is that these creams primarily rest on the surface of the skin, functioning as...
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Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin concern for a number of patients. In many cases, it presents itself on the scalp, but can affect other areas of the body that have higher...
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Article One – “Carotenoid in Human Skin” by Juergen Lademann, Martina C. Meinke, Wolfram Sterry and Maxim E. Darvin Antioxidants are an important component to a healthy lifestyle. Besides helping with the...
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Dry skin is something that most people have experienced at some point in their lives. Dry skin can be minimal with a slight lack of moisture and feeling of tightness, but, left...
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SHOULD SUNSCREENS BE BANNED? A bold query indeed. However, with recent research questioning the effectiveness of sunscreens, and more and more of their active ingredients being banned, we feel it’s a timely...
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Acne Rosacea is a common skin disorder. Typically I would see 4 or 5 new patients with this condition each day. It typically begins with a person who flushes and blushes. This...
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Recent studies have found that vitamin B3, also known as nicotinomide or niacinamide, is a key ingredient for skin cancer prevention. Nicotinomide does this by preventing immunosuppression caused by sun exposure, specifically...
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The sun releases its energy in little packets of energy called photons. The photons have many different wavelengths. Some wavelengths produce heat, other wavelengths create visible light. Science traditionally taught us that...
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There are many ways in which the skin protects itself from sun damage. The most important is the amount of melanin or pigmentation, which naturally exists in the skin. Over millions of...
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Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, offers the skin a variety of benefits. It protects against free radical damage, prevents immunosuppression that can lead to skin cancer, and reverses premature ageing....
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It is well known that vitamin D has positive effects on many systems of the body. However, recent studies show that absorbing vitamin D from the sun through the skin is more...
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Why is Vitamin A so important for understanding the health of our skin? Our skin naturally contains considerable amounts of vitamin A, which is stored in the epidermis. This outer layer of...
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Recent clinical studies have found an innovative new use for a well-known ingredient. These studies have shown that hyperpigmentation, including melasma, can be significantly reduced with the topical application of niacinamide. Niacinamide...
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Once absorbed, how long does retinyl palmitate last? Retinyl palmitate is a vitamin A derivative. It is a powerful antioxidant that offers many benefits to the skin, such as preventing premature aging...
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Since WW1 we have experienced a massive increase in the frequency and death toll of cancer. Breast Cancer was rare, and now impacts 1 woman in 8. There have been similar increases...
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Retinyl palmitate is a revolutionary new option for a sunscreen. It is a persistent cellular sunscreen that works differently compared to all other types of sunscreen on the market. Retinyl palmitate is...
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Easy Bruising - I notice a bruise (especially in skin in folks 50+), but I don't remember injuring my skin. At first it seems trivial, but over time, bruising occurs more frequently...
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1.Tanning Beds are NOT safer than the sun Over 1 million people use tanning beds in the U. S every single day, and approximately 71% of tanning salon patrons are girls and...
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Skin Cancer is highly preventable, and most cases are curable if they are diagnosed and treated early enough. This is why awareness is so important, and why we should practice good sun...
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Skin Accounts for 15% of our body weight The Average Person has about 300 MILLION skin cells Skin is thickest on your feet Changes in skin can be a sign of changes...
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Our masks are creating a humid microclimate which is precipitating or exacerbating skin issues under our masks. We are calling this MASKNE. The most common problem is Acne Rosacea. Under masks, this...
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The heated debate about the safety of retinyl palmitate, an ingredient found in many skin care products, can finally be laid to rest. As more research has become available, is it clear...
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Most people think that the best way to prevent skin cancer and premature aging is to wear sunscreen. This is only partly true. Recent studies have shown that sunscreen alone does not...
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VIT A Topical cream to the rescue! Once applied, how long does it last? Retinyl palmitate is a vitamin A derivative. It is a powerful antioxidant that offers many benefits to the...
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Can Vitamin A help prevent/reverse skin cancer? There have been many studies done to investigate different methods to prevent skin cancer. Some methods are extremely effective when used properly, such as sunscreen...
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Does the "sunshine vitamin" bring you smiles? Vitamin D – Topical Application and Effect on Mood It is clear that adequate amounts of vitamin D are necessary to maintain overall health. To...
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Vitamin B3 - Niacinamide Dry skin is something that most people have experienced at some point in their lives. Dry skin can be minimal with a slight lack of moisture and feeling...
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Rosacea is skin condition that affects many adults. It is characterized by flushing of the skin that looks like blushing, but doesn’t go away. There are a variety of triggers that can...
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The heated debate about the safety of retinyl palmitate, an ingredient found in many skin care products, can finally be laid to rest. As more research has become available, is it clear...
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