Want to learn more about the alphabet soup of BB, CC, and DD creams? Check out my quotes on www.theitgirl.com BB, CC and now DD creams…what is the deal?! The alphabet soup of different cosmetic products is likely to continue. The main benefit of these products is hydration of the skin. BB (beauty balm), CC […]
“It’s a mistake to think that psoriasis is just a skin disease,” said Dr. Gary Goldenberg, a dermatologist at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, adding to Everyday Health the findings aren’t new. “We now know that it’s a disease of systemic inflammation… Similar inflammation likely occurs throughout the body, which can lead […]
Dr. Goldenberg Discusses the Link Between Psoriasis and Systemic Disease Did you know that psoriasis isn’t just a skin disease? It comes as a surprise to many patients. In fact, psoriasis is associated with multiple internal problems, such as lymphoma, heart diseases, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, obesity, arthritis, depression, smoking, alcohol abuse, and […]
Everyone is claiming to use this stuff. What do I say about it?!? “There is no scientific proof that rosehip oil is the best thing for your skin,” explains Dr. Gary Goldenberg, medical director of the dermatology faculty practice at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. “Rosehip oil certainly can be beneficial since it contains […]
The short answer is…. may be. But just because a supermodel makes the claim that it’s a miracle treatment for her skin does not mean that everyone should be using it. Rosehip seed oil extract contains lots of fatty acids – which along with water is the main ingredient in most moisturizers. So it may […]
Acne is on the rise in adult women. This is also true for those that are pregnant. There is a chance that your acne may actually improve during pregnancy, although a small one. But lots of women get worsening of their acne while they are pregnant. In fact, it’s one of the more common complaints […]
Did you know that the more sun you get, the more moles you have? Did you know that the more moles you have, the higher your chance of developing a melanoma skin cancer? Did you know that if you have a lot of moles, the chance of one turning into a melanoma increases with increased […]
Does chocolate help or hurt your skin? Answers can be found here, in FoxNews Magazine. https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/2013/07/08/can-chocolate-give-youthful-skin.html Everyone is familiar with applying sunscreen to put damaging sun rays at bay. But can eating chocolate have similar effects? A recent study by a group of London scientists found that those who ate 20 grams of dark chocolate […]
Did you get a sunburn this weekend? Many people did. Aside from preventing more sunburns in the future, here are some simple steps you can take to make your sunburn better: 1. Avoid getting more sun. This is important – more sun exposure can make the sunburn worse and increase your chances of permanent skin […]
During this time of the year, we all want to look our best. Here is a guide to how to have beautiful skin and look your best this summer: 1. Wear sunscreen. Sunscreen protects your skin from skin cancer and wrinkles. It’s easy to look your best with products that don’t clog your pores. Try […]
