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It isn’t your imagination! Acne flare-ups are common in the spring and here’s why. Warmer weather draws people outdoors where they tend to be more active. And while exercising and participating in sports is great ….. at the same time rising temperatures can cause your skin to amp up oil production. When your sebaceous glands […]

Are you diligent about applying sunscreen to your face on a daily basis? Good for you! You’re doing your best to avoid premature skin damage due to sun overexposure. But are you careful to protect your neck, décolletage and upper parts of your hands too? Here in California, we rarely have to bundle up against

Uneven skin tone, fine lines, age spots, acne scars – do these kinds of imperfections sound all too familiar? Chemical peels continue to grow in popularity and there’s a version that may be just right for you. Chemical peels are one of the least invasive ways to improve your skin’s appearance. Depending on the variety

The path to great-looking skin begins with knowing your skin type. Is your skin flaky, scaly or rough? If so, then you’ve got dry skin. Are you troubled by shine, grease and maybe even large pores? The culprit is oily skin. Is your skin dry in some spots and oily in others? Label it combination

The trick to making and keeping a New Year’s resolution is to break it down into easy-to-achieve steps. Making broad statements like “I’m going to lose weight this year” without a specific plan in place usually results in the whole idea being abandoned by mid-to-late January. Keeping your skin healthy and glowing is definitely a

Okay, so maybe you apply sunscreen religiously. You also have a quality skin care regimen in place. Good for you! Still, if you’re not getting enough sleep at night, you’re missing out on one of the key elements of beautiful skin. Studies have shown that sleep deprivation has facial side-effects. It’s likely you’re familiar with

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