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 Vitamin C & E Ferulic Serum…what is it and what does it do? Part I (of 2)

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 Vitamin C & E Ferulic Serum…what is it and what does it do? Part I (of 2)

One of the most popular serums out there are called CE Ferulic. They have great ratings and are all the rage. But, what are they? What exactly do they do? Let’s review them and take a look at the facts. The sun We cannot avoid the sun. At least not the average person. Therefore, it is important to understand the effects of the sun on our skin. As the source of energy for our entire planet it’s role is obviously a big one. But, the effects of sun on our skin are significant. Photons are microscopic particles the sun emits...

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Question and Answer: Any Rosacea Tips?

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Question and Answer: Any Rosacea Tips?

  Lucky for us, we have a board-certified plastic surgeon and dermatologist on our team to get answers to these kinds of questions.  We also have aesthetic industry insiders that keep us up to date on the newest trends and hottest products in the skin care arena. So, if you have questions or want to know what’s the latest and greatest, don’t hesitate to ask! Rosacea affects millions of people in the US and around the world. According to the National Rosacea Society, “16 million Americans suffer from the signs and symptoms of rosacea.” The other day I was talking...

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Top 4 Rosacea Tips

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Top 4 Rosacea Tips

  Rosacea can be challenging to say the least. If you have issues with it, you’re not alone. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, there are over 15 million Americans that are affected by rosacea every year! We’ve compiled our top 4 tips for dealing with this common skin condition. #1 Avoid your triggers Triggers for people suffering from rosacea can be anything from chocolate to wine to the sun. You will be the best judge as to what causes irritation and subsequent redness.  For a lot of people,  “dairy products and wine can make rosacea worse” says board-certified...

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Q&A: What makes certain skincare products considered medical grade?

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Q&A: What makes certain skincare products considered medical grade?

What exactly goes into making a product “medical grade”? Is it a marketing decision? Are products purchased from a medical office the same as in the grocery store? How do I know what I’m really putting on my skin? What is medical grade skincare? These are great questions we get all the time so we are going to break it down for you. "All things are poison and nothing is without poison; only the dose makes a thing not a poison." - Paracelsus  The FDA Currently, the FDA does not check the levels or potency of skincare. Rather, it only requires...

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Getting Rid of That Winter Hair

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Getting Rid of That Winter Hair

As part of your preparation for summer, it’s time to start shaving your legs again and look at cleaning up that bikini area. While shaving every day can get old and annoying, getting permanent hair removal can be intimidating and confusing. Like anything, knowing is half of the battle so we are going to look at some of the technologies out there to get rid of unwanted hair. First, let’s take a look at some basics. How it works Hair grows from a bulb of stem cells in your skin. It also grows during different phases, so this is why...

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