Is there anything under the sun (no pun intended) that customers do not want to customize? Recently the skin care industry stepped up to this plate with two companies offering their own type of customized skin care product. The first company Codage, based in France, offers the consumer a way to systematically build a product … Read more
Two New Companies offering the Ultimate in Customized Skin Care
September 10th, 2012 | Posted by in Anti-aging | Prevention | Products | Technology | Vitamins - (0 Comments)Teens should Tweet this: Tanning is out!
May 22nd, 2012 | Posted by in Anti-aging | Cancer | Skin Cancer | Sunscreen | Tanning - (0 Comments)Despite all of today’s teens “texting” and tweeting out their latest escapades, there is one message that they don’t seem to be broadcasting. The missed message is that tanning is not what they think it is and can have long-lasting effects on their skin and health. A new survey conducted by American Academy of Dermatology … Read more
New skin care smartphone app skin condition over time
May 22nd, 2012 | Posted by in Anti-aging | Eczema | Prevention | Women - (0 Comments)Japanese technology company, Fujitsu Laboratories, has developed a new system for measuring skin color accurately using a smartphone’s camera and a Color Frame. Utilizing this technology, consumers and doctors can measure skin condition, including spots, dullness, and pore size easily. According to Fujitsu officials: Skin looks different under different lighting conditions, such as incandescent or … Read more
Eyelid dermatitis common among women – What is it?
October 10th, 2011 | Posted by in Anti-aging | Eczema | Illness | Women - (0 Comments)First, you may ask what eyelid dermatitis is and that is key to our understanding of what causes it and how to treat it. According to Dr. Eberting of Alpine Dermatology, it is essentially eczema around the eyes that is caused by an allergy to something that the person is putting on their eyes. This could … Read more
Broadband Light (BBL) photorejuvenation at Alpine Dermatology
November 16th, 2010 | Posted by in Anti-aging - (0 Comments)This procedure reduces pigmented lesions in the skin through a process known as selective thermophotolysis. Essentially, dark areas in the skin absorb light more intensely than lighter areas. The dark areas then heat with the absorption of light areas, destroying the pigment-carrying cells. Through this form of natural selection, i.e. survival of the lightest, the … Read more
Are you ready to run?
November 11th, 2010 | Posted by in Anti-aging | Prevention | Skin Cancer | Sunscreen - (0 Comments)Fall is marathon season! Whether you’re running in New York City (November 7), Death Valley (December 4), or Honolulu (December 12), you share certain habits: You support your feet with well-fitting sneakers. You keep hydrated. Maybe you wear knee braces or wrap your ankles. But do you protect your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) … Read more
BOTOX and injectable fillers continue to be a popular choice for getting rid of wrinkles, a nonsurgical option for baby boomers and individuals who want a more youthful look. Still, these fillers are only temporary and frequent touch-ups mean many patients are filling their monthly schedules with a pricey treatment. Researchers in Germany are investigating … Read more
You’re probably well-aware that smoking can devastate your health and reduce your life expectancy. But, just as it ruins your inside, smoking does serious damage to your outside. No matter how strict your skincare routine or how pricey your products, smoking can set off an avalanche of premature aging. Read more HERE. Dermatology in … Read more
Repair and even reverse signs of sun damage!
October 6th, 2009 | Posted by in Anti-aging | Sunscreen - (0 Comments)Are you concerned about wrinkles, brown spots, and leathery skin? Following some simple guidelines from The Skin Cancer Foundation can help you repair and possibly even reverse these signs of skin aging, up to 90 percent of which are caused by the sun. Overexposure to the sun’s dangerous ultraviolet (UV) light can also lead to … Read more
What’s your sun sensitivity?
September 8th, 2009 | Posted by in Anti-aging | Illness | Prevention | Skin Cancer | Sunscreen - (1 Comments)Sun exposure can make some people literally break out in hives. Unfortunately, many people with sun-sensitive skin don’t even realize they’re at risk. Are you one of them? Sun sensitivity is the increased sensitivity or abnormal response of the skin to sun or artificial ultraviolet (UV) light. Sunlight or tanning beds can trigger unusual skin … Read more
