All About Acne: Acne Basics

Jan 17, 2017 | Acne

Acne. All of us know about it, and many of us experience it. In fact, acne, also called acne vulgaris, is the most common skin condition in the United States. Around 40 to 50 million Americans have acne. The majority of those people are teens or young adults, but acne...

The Importance of Year-Round Sunscreen

Dec 15, 2016 | Anti-Aging, Skin Cancer

Most people change their skincare routines with the seasons, but there is one key product that should always stick around: sunscreen. There may be less daylight during the winter months, but the sun’s rays are just as powerful. We recommend wearing sunscreen of at...

Dry Skin and Keratosis Pilaris

Nov 9, 2016 | Dry Skin

First comes the cold breeze, then the holidays, and finally, dry skin. As the winter months have been known to trigger dry skin, aging and low-humidity climates can be common perpetrators as well. Most people will experience dry skin or keratosis pilaris at some point...

IPL Photorejuvenation

Oct 11, 2016 | Anti-Aging, dermatology

What is it? IPL Photorejuvenation is a safe non-invasive procedure used to reduce the appearance of some common conditions that cause skin discoloration. Brown spots, redness, age spots, broken blood vessels, and rosacea are some examples of skin changes that can be...

School’s Back in Session: Learn The Facts About Acne

Sep 7, 2016 | Acne

What actually causes acne? The primary cause is the fluctuation of hormones. Hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands causing increased oil production. This oil can block pores. Bacteria can grow within the pores causing inflammation and breakouts. This increases...

Common Misconceptions About the Sun

Jul 29, 2016 | Anti-Aging, Skin Cancer

It’s all fun in the sun until somebody gets burned… If it is cloudy outside, you don’t need sunscreen. Fact: The Skin Cancer Foundation states that up to 80% of the sun’s UV rays can pass through clouds. People often end up with serious sunburns on...