So the colder temps, frigid winds and harsh dry air are definitely upon us, and it’s only a matter of time until the effects of winter start showing on your skin. Yes, as luck would have it, not only is winter time tough on our emotions and our social calendar, it also wreaks havoc on…
It’s the age-old question all of us want to know – how do we achieve beautiful, radiant skin? It’s one of those questions that is common to us all, no matter your age, skin color, or even gender. It is the number one goal for all of our patients. There are many things you can…
Approach to the treatment of aging begins with understanding the skin changes with age. As the skin ages, there is a progressive slowing down of skin turn-over resulting in dull skin with increasing sunspots and age spots. In addition, collagen and elastin production also slows down resulting in thin skin that begins to wrinkle. Factors…
A medical cosmetic procedure will typically involve deep exfoliation and disruption of the skin’s barrier. When this happens, the skin is no longer protected from environmental stressors and pollution and loses its ability to protect and defend itself. If perfumes, emulsifiers and mineral oils are added to skin care products at this stage, the skin…
Korean skin care regimens are well respected across the world, so much so that many have adopted the elaborate 10 step skin care routine. In some people such an elaborate routine can sometimes lead to an angry, irritated skin. In recent times there has been a gradual shift towards a “skinny skincare” regimen using highly…