Monthly Archives: January 2009

Are the Parabens in Skin Care Products Really Bad For You?

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One common source of parabens is deodorant. Photo source ehponline.org Parabens are preservatives that are found in about 90% of all skincare and cosmetics products. Antibacterial and antifungal p-hydroxybenzoic acid esters, the six most commonly used forms of paraben are Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, p-Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, n-Butylparaben and Benzylparaben. They are commonly used due to their relatively unique property of being effective preservatives and being correlated with a low incidence of contact dermatitis, according... read more

Offer from NYC Dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross

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Dr. Dennis Gross. Photo courtesy Nordstrom.com I received this offer from Makeup Bag, and was asked to send it on. It sounds like a good deal if you live in or near New York City, so I hope some of you find it helpful! ******* Is the dead of winter killing your complexion? Get your glow back pronto with the help of celebrity dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross and his team of MD Skincare® experts! For a limited-time only experience a personal skincare consultation and customized MD Skincare® facial at HALF-OFF the regular price! To... read more

Cellbone Technology C15ie Advanced C-Serum: A Cheaper Alternative to Skinceuticals CE Ferulic?

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Every morning for the past four-and-a-half years, I have religiously applied Skinceuticals CE Ferulic ($103.70, Amazon.com) to my skin before sunscreen. The change in my skin was drastic within months (so much, in fact, that it may have been one of the stimuli that made me believe in dermatology). At any rate, you can imagine my excitement when I came across a product with the same amount of vitamin C (15% L-ascorbic acid), half the vitamin E (0.5% alpha-tocopherol) plus 0.5% of the powerhouse antioxidant idebenone, for about $35 less. That... read more

News: A New Cell for Pigmentation?

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According to the February 2008 issue of Allure magazine, researchers in the United States and Japan have found that keratinocytes regulate the amount of pigment that melanocytes produce.  This is a really exciting finding, as it will influence the ways that dermatologists treat pigmentation and hyperpigmentation issues in the future. As Raymond E. Boissy, professor of dermatology and cell biology at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine tells Allure, “You have a whole new cell type to look at for controlling... read more

Product Review: Zeno

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Zeno ($185.00, Amazon.com) is a handheld acne device that supplies heat of 121oF to the area of a blemish for an average of 2.5 minutes to get rid of the blemish faster. Versus other acne treatments, how effective is Zeno? Is it worth the cost? How effective is Zeno for mild to moderate acne? Graph courtesy Bruce et al. In a double-blind, controlled clinical study by Bruce et al., it was found that Zeno use amongst 51 patients (mean age 20) resulted in a faster improvement of acne. As noted from the above graph, there is a more... read more

Product Review: Avon Clinical Advanced Dermabrasion System

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Photo courtesy Avon.com Avon Clinical Advanced Dermabrasion System ($28.00, Avon.com) claims to combine “increasing intensities of Dermatologist-Grade Polishers” with an “Advanced Skin Conditioner” to give a “whole new level” of “youthfully radiant ” skin. Yet, how effective is Avon Clinical Advanced Dermabrasion System? Does it really measure up to dermatologists’ polishers? Similar only to a “superficial” dermatologist’s peel According to this study in the journal... read more

Product Review: The Cancer Council Australia Sun Care Cosmetics Lipstick SPF 30+

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The skin on the lips is as susceptible to sun damage as anywhere else. Unfortunately, according to a University of Texas at Austin survey cited in the December 2007 Allure magazine, 71 percent of women do not apply sunscreen to their lips. Thankfully, the following The Cancer Council Australia Sun Care Cosmetics Lipsticks SPF 30+ ($20.00, Sasa.com) offer broad-spectrum UVA/UVB with a high SPF – the highest SPF I have found in a lipstick thus far. In eight different shades, surely there is one that looks (and does) good. For those... read more

Spotlight On: Azelaic Acid

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BENEV Azalex Gel contains 10% azelaic acid over-the-counter. Photo courtesy Amazon.com. Azelaic acid (like kojic acid) is a bleaching agent that is commonly used in alternating four-month cycles with hydroquinone (Cosmetic Dermatology). Azelaic acid has also been found to be effective as an acne treatment, and, to a lesser extent, a rosacea treatment. However, how effective is azelaic acid? Could you use it instead of hydroquinone? And is it safe? For these answers and more, read on. How effective is azelaic acid as a bleaching... read more