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Your natural response to cold weather days is to turn up the heat, right? You’re likely taking longer, hotter showers too. The only problem is these are sure-fire ways to rob your skin of moisture leading to an overall tight, dry and often itchy feeling. For some people it gets so bad they experience flaking, […]

Do you know that with just a little advance planning you could have gorgeous eyelashes by Valentine’s Day? Give yourself the gift of longer, thicker and darker lashes this holiday season and start a course of prescription Latisse. Approved by the FDA, Latisse is described as the “miracle” lash grower – but it was actually

Chances are you have a few moles on your skin. Did you know most people have at least 10? Moles can appear anywhere on the body and are likely to have shown up by age 20. The majority of moles offer little cause for concern but exceptions do occur. Since moles can be linked to

The whole point of face washing is to unclog pores, dissolve dirt and makeup as well as remove excess oils. And contrary to popular thought, “squeaky clean” is not what you should be aiming for. Here’s some tips on how to get the job done right: • Make sure you’re using the correct cleanser for

Our CoolSculpting seminar on Saturday, 11/16 at 10 AM at our Burbank office is filling up quickly! We only have a finite # of spots and once they’re filled, too late! Sign-up now while you still can! As an extra awesome bonus, all attendees will receive a FREE Swag Bag and also a chance to

Lots of pretty ads on television and in magazines promise to reduce wrinkles and prevent or reverse damage caused by the sun. But do these over-the-counter products really work? It’s important to realize the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies over-the-counter creams and lotions as cosmetics, which are defined as having no medical value. They

SBC supports the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and its annual 5k Run/Walk! Team SBC at the 2013 Melanoma Run/Walk! This year, the Run/Walk was hosted on the backlot of Universal Studios where our very own Dr. Payam Saadat donated his time giving free skin checks in support of raising funds to combat melanoma which affects

The holiday season is fast approaching with its usual whirl of social engagements. Don’t let fine lines detract from your best party look – not when so many options exist to effectively whisk them away! Here’s a rundown of facial areas and suggested treatments: Forehead Tired of hiding fine lines behind bangs? Repeated muscle contractions

Ghoul, zombie, witch….. what look are you going for this Halloween? If it involves a heavy coat of makeup to complete the look, be sure and take a few skin care precautions first: • Use oil-free or water-based makeup. Sure, grease-based Halloween makeup found at the local dollar store might save you some cash but

New FDA labeling requirements have taken the guesswork out of choosing an effective sunscreen. Products have to state how much protection they actually provide and be scientifically tested to back up those claims. The risk of skin cancer is ever prevalent even though most people think it will never happen to them. Is your sunscreen