What would provide a good sunscreen with a matte finish for oily skin?
Have you tried the mineral powder makeups with sunscreens that are SPF 15 or above? What about the Jane Iredale SPF 20 powder compact - that might be perfect for you - or look at Bare Minerals at...
View ArticleCould growth factors in TNS Recovery and other similiar products promote cancer?
That's an interesting conjecture, isn't it? There have been no studies done on that particular question. Anecdotally, I have a fairly large group of patients between 40-70 (skin cancer age) who have...
View ArticleGood SweatProof Sunscreens
Here are some good sunscreens that stay on well with sweating and won't sting your eyes - ColoreScience Sunforgettable SPF 30 (a powder in a gender neutral blue applicator), Vanicream Sunscreen SPF 30...
View ArticleCan I use retinoids while living in a very hot, humid climate?
Yes, but only as long as you really sunscreen well with a sunscreen that blocks UVA as well as UVB well and wear a hat with a full brim when you're outside in direct sun. Or, if you really are...
View ArticleWhat is the best sunscreen to use on kids?
Good question and it would help me to have their ages! Here are some general ideas though. For babies and very young children, our office likes the Vive Sana 'Solar to Polar Baby.' It's chemical...
View ArticleCan running make facial sagging worse?
There is no data on this but ...... I've treated runners for many years, have many friends and family who run (including marathoners) and run myself 2-3 times a week. As long as runners sunscreen with...
View ArticleCheap Sunscreens?
Some of my patients ask why the better sunscreens are so expensive and are they worth it? In general, the answer is yes - especially for the face, neck and chest. The more expensive sunscreens have...
View ArticleNew Sunscreen Rules and Survey Results
Well.....the FDA did a better job this time around. It's still not perfect, but it's better. The FDA limited the top SPF number to 50 which is good because really most numbers over 30 aren't very...
View ArticleDoes sunscreen need to go on first or does it matter?
Glad you asked this - I think a lot of people are confused. If you are using a chemical sunscreen (like the Anthelios) which needs to bind to skin cells to work, generally put it on first. If you are...
View ArticleSkin Care Tips for Water Sports
Summer is a great time to spend some time in the water. If you don't know how to swim well, think about taking some lessons! Or check out the Total Immersion DVDs on swimming. They're really good.Here...
View ArticleLasers to Consider Avoiding in the Summer
Before you schedule a laser treatment in the summer, take into account all outdoor exposure for a month before and a month after the treatment. This applies when considering IPL, Fraxel, Fraxel Dual,...
View ArticleIf I mix two sunscreens, will it dilute them? Also, what about La Mer.
On sunscreens, no it won't dilute them. If anything, if you layer them over each other, you will get more protection. In general though, make-up doesn't contain very effective sunscreens unless it's...
View ArticleTreating Brown Spots or Pigment
If you have melasma or brown spots, treating these conditions can be frustrating. "Bleaching creams," for example, can help some pigment problems but do nothing or very little for others problems....
View ArticleTop Skincare and Cosmetic Dermatology Trends of 2012
Dear Readers - In my opinion, these are the best of 2012. Happy Holidays to you!! 1. CoolSculpting. This effective new fat busting technology uses cold (actually freezing cold) to selectively and...
View ArticleTop Trends in Skin Care and Products in 2012
Here are two more of my top trends in cosmetic dermatology in 2012: Neocutis Skincare. This innovative Swiss skin care company, which started out in wound healing products, has been in Europe since...
View ArticleHow can I help protect my ski racers daughters from UV/environmental skin...
Thank you for asking this because I love that you're already understanding that they need some protection at the high altitude. You'll save them a lot of grief later that I see in my older skiiers,...
View ArticleDoes Retin A or other retinoid creams thin your skin over time?
Okay - let's put this one to rest! Retin A and other retinoids do NOT thin your skin over time. They DO thin slightly the outer dead layer (the stratum corneum) which has a tendency to thicken and...
View ArticleDo I need to use a sunscreen every morning when using this product?
So..... for the first question, they will make you just slightly more sun sensitive because they thin the outer dead layer (stratum corneum) a little. It's similar to the way that retinoids (Retin A,...
View ArticleFashionista Sun Protective Clothing
It's been tough in the past to find stylish clothing that also protects from the sun. But that's changing! For swim shirts/rash guards see jcrew.com (new and fun!) and theseea.com (a small LA...
View ArticleHats Are Great Sun Protection
A patient of mine came in recently with melasma on her forehead who doesn't like to wear hats. I hate to nag but.......hats are amazing sun protection, especially if a full brim. Find a hat friendly...
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