4 Essential Facts about Yoga and Your Skin

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Recently, I became a fan of hot yoga.  Actually, to be more accurate, I recently became addicted to hot yoga.  The stretching, the sweating, the fact that you’re burning an estimated 630 calories an hour - it all sums up to a painful, sweaty experience that somehow ends up in a proud state of bliss. That having been said, I started to research what yoga does for the skin.  Here’s the good, the bad, and the ugly: 1.)  Better Circulation = good Yoga increases the circulation throughout the body, as proven in a 1993 study in... read more

5 Warnings About Skin Care and Cosmetics Containers

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Between worrying about whether my Tupperware container can be microwaved or my plastic water bottle contains BPA, it’s a miracle I have any time to eat at all.  (!)  With all of this concern about containers, I recently turned my attention to skin care containers, wondering if they could potentially be harmful as well.  While there are no likely estrogenic or carcinogenic effects from any of the containers I reviewed (whew!), there were a few other concerns I had, such as: 1.) You might have fecal matter bacteria in your makeup. If... read more

3 Secrets of Perfect False Eyelashes

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Ever since Latisse became mainstream in 2009, it seems everyone is batting 1000 (and no, I’m not talking about Babe Ruth).  Unfortunately, whether due to fear of changing eye color, increased intraocular pressure, or expense, some women are averse to trying the prescription eyelash growth treatment.  Luckily, believable false eyelashes are available for as little as 55 cents per pair.   While no major risks are associated with false eyelashes of the drugstore variety, here are three tips that will keep you looking fab, not freaky:1.)... read more

11 Winter Beauty Products Every Person Needs

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Oh, winter.  Now that the holidays are over and the trees are [starting to be] put away, there’s not much to distract us.  Instead of noticing twinkling Christmas lights, I’m finding dry skin and patchy redness emblazoned by harsh incandescent overheads.  Luckily, there’s hope for me and similar-minded folk, as there are eleven products that will help us all make it through: 1.)  Clinique Superbalm ($13.00, Amazon.com) Besides I love it, I swear by it, I can’t live without it, there’s not much else to say... read more

Does a Tinted Moisturizer Provide More Sun Protection?

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Thanks to requests from several readers, the FutureDerm daily question is back! Here is today’s question: Dear Nicki, Does a tinted moisturizer provide more SPF than a non-tinted moisturizer? Sincerely, Sandra Dear Sandra, Honestly, yes, but the amount of sun protection gained is trivial.  The reason for the increase is that darker pigments will always absorb light somewhat.  This is why, for instance, those of African descent may have a natural SPF of up to 15 in their skin (The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,... read more

Lauren Krowl: How a Lack of Sleep Damages Your Stem Cells – and What You Can Do About It

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About the author:  Lauren Krowl graduated from the University of Colorado where she studied Integrative Physiology. She has worked on a variety of research projects including the Human Behavior Project at CU and clinical trials at Coram Specialty Infusion. She is currently a second-year medical student aspiring to specialize in dermatology. Lauren enjoys hiking, snowboarding, playing tennis, and motivating people to embrace a healthy lifestyle by being active and choosing nutrient-dense foods.  Mom was right, again. Remember how she... read more

Incredible for Oily Skin: Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser

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If there’s one word that’s on everyone’s lips at the start of a new year, it’s “detox.”  From our diets to our closets, it seems people everywhere can’t get enough of a fresh start.  So it’s no wonder that Boscia just released their new Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser ($28.00).  It’s definitely a potent one, with what I estimate to be approximately 1% glycolic acid and charcoal extract.  Here’s why I recommend it primarily for oily and acne-prone skin: Charcoal For hundreds of... read more

My New Obsession: Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Balm

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Happy 2012!  To kick off this year, I thought I’d start out with one of the season’s hottest launches, Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Balm ($25.00).  The balm is one of the most advanced of its kind, with a whopping eight different kinds of hydrating oils.  Leading the pack is jojoba oil, which Native Americans have used to protect skin against the elements for thousands of years.  Jojoba oil forms a lipid layer on the skin that is partially absorbed by the skin, granting both protective and softening effects (Gale... read more