I wish that there were some miracle cream that you could just slap on a scar, and it would instantly get better. Unfortunately no such thing exists but there are things that can be done to improve scars. But we are getting ahead of ourselves First Things First… What Is a Scar? It is the…
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Health and Beauty
Botox: Turn That Frown Upside Down
First things first…. What is it? Well, it is a toxin, Botulinum toxin more accurately, and is a protein made by a bacterium that stops the release of neurotransmitters. “Botox” is a name brand but belongs to an entire group of neuromodulators, which disrupts the signals from your brain to your muscles causing localized muscle…
On Picking a Night Cream
Another important part of skin health and maintaining a skin glow is a nightly skin cream. This is a good time to put on something a little thicker than during the day when you can look a little greasy or shiny. Also if you are using Tretinoin a good night cream can help with some…
Sunscreen: The Science
So what is this SPF and what does it mean as far as sun care? Well it stands for “Sun Protection Factor”. Remember factors? It is multiplicative, so if you are very pale like me and basically burn in 10 min in the sun, then with an SPF for 45 I would burn in 450…
Ocean Potion Sunscreen Lotion
My favorite chemical-based sunscreen by far is Ocean Potion. I have been using their products for the past 10-ish years and I have loved it, even when they changed their formula. But they have since changed it again back to closer to what it used to be like back in the day. The sunscreen works: when used properly…
Sunscreen: It Is Not Just a Summer Thing
Sunscreen is the number one most important part of a skin care regimen. At the cellular level sun light in the form of UV or ultraviolet radiation decreases the production of collagen and elastin, the proteins in skin, which makes it look smooth and plump, and at the same time also increases production of the…
Tretinoin… It is Basically Magic
Tretinoin what is it? Well, here are the deets… It is a prescription topical cream that is a derivative of Vitamin A similar to Retin-A but much more potent. Tretinoin is not to be confused with isotretinoin (trade name Accutane) which is an oral medication used for severe acne. But what can it do for…
Elta-MD: My Favorite Sunscreen
Elta-MD this is my favorite sunscreen for my face. It is a barrier type sunscreen which works by reflecting UV rays (you can read more about the different kinds of sunscreen here). Elta-MD is oil free, goes on smooth, and dries quickly. It has a bit of a white sheen when first applied but dries…