Monthly Archives: May 2012

Commentary: Drugstore vs. Department Store Skin Care Products

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Almost every skin care addict has been lured at one time or another to purchase an extravagant cream, such as Cle de Peau La Creme (said to be a favorite of Heather Locklear) at $500.00 for 1 oz. But are expensive moisturizers in general worth the extra cost? Are department store products always better than drugstore products? In general, no. Although department-store skin care giants like Estée Lauder (maker of Clinique, Origins, MAC, amongst others) and Elizabeth Arden have traditionally had large budgets to devote to skin care sales,... read more

How to Get Rid of Puffy Eyes

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Almost everyone has woken up to be greeted by not-so-friendly puffy eyes in the mirror at one time or another. Puffy eyes may be caused by a number of factors, including fluid retention, stress, allergies, and hormonal changes. To get rid of them, the following are often helpful: Reduce sodium intake. This should work because lower eyelids often become puffy due to excess fluid retention, and an increase in sodium causes the body to retain more fluids. The FDA recommends that the average 150-pound adult consume no more than 2300 mg of... read more

Skin Care Ingredients and Supplements Pregnant or Nursing Women Should Not Use

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Recently, I received an e-mail from a reader asking me if a skin care product was safe for her to use while she was pregnant or nursing. First and foremost, I am not a physician yet; therefore, you should speak to your primary care physician, obstetrician-gynecologist and/or dermatologist with regards to these types of questions. However, I was a bit alarmed by the dearth of information available to pregnant and nursing women online with regards to their skin care products and supplements. After doing some research, I decided to write an... read more

Product Review: N.V. Perricone Advanced Face Firming Activator

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N.V. Perricone Advanced Face Firming Activator ($120.00, Amazon.com) claims it is a fine line reducer and pore refiner. According to Sephora.com, N.V. Perricone Advanced Face Firming Activator “contains five times the percentage of alpha lipoic acid anti-inflammatory potency to fight fine lines, wrinkles, and enlarged pores; five times the amount of sodium hyaluranate to bind vital moisture to the skin; two times the level of glycolic acid to help speed up cell renewal and smooth the overall texture of the skin; and a 17 percent... read more

Product Review: Borba Age-Defying Skin Balance Water vs. Glaceau Vitamin Water: xxx (Triple Antioxidants)

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Americans’ concern about the nutritional value of what they eat is at an all-time high: about two-thirds of shoppers consider nutrition when they make a purchase, according to research from the Food Marketing Institute. But what value does drinking vitamin-enriched water have on the skin? And which to choose: Borba Age-Defying Skin Balance Water ($100/60 packets, Sephora.com) or Glaceau Vitamin Water: xxx (Triple Antioxidants) ($60.00/24 bottles, grocery stores)? Do vitamin supplements, such as those in drinking waters, benefit the... read more