Monthly Archives: May 2012

Spotlight On: Zinc

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As far as trace minerals in the skin go, you don’t get one much more abundant than zinc: the skin contains about 6% of all the zinc in the body, according to Joy Bauer, MS, RD, CDN and author of Food Cures.  In the skin, zinc is responsible for protecting cell membranes and maintaining skin’s collagen levels.  Dr. Howard Murad further sings zinc’s praises in The Murad Method: “Zinc is truly a workhorse ingredient…It protects the skin from UV light and other irritants and infection from bacteria and... read more

Interview with Dermatologist Dr. Jeanine B. Downie about Sunscreen

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For today’s post, I am proud to have Dr. Jeanine B. Downie, a board-certified dermatologist, on board. Dr. Downie is the director of her own practice, image Dermatology P.C. in Montclair, N.J, with training in all aspects of dermatology, including cosmetic dermatology, laser and dermatologic surgery. FutureDerm: What SPF do you recommend that your patients use every day? Dr. Downie: An SPF 30 or higher FutureDerm: I have read recently that daily use of a high SPF (over 50) can make the skin overly sensitive. Is this true? If so,... read more

Spotlight On: Biotin

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Biotin, a member of the B-vitamin family also known as vitamin H, is often recommended in formulations for the skin, hair, and nails. While biotin has no documented benefits for the skin, it is still a dermatologist’s friend because of its tremendous benefits for the hair and nails. According to Dr. Audrey Kunin, board-certified Kansas City dermatologist and founder of DERMADoctor.com, biotin deficiencies lead to hair loss and fragility, while nails become similarly fragile and brittle. A study published in the Journal of the American... read more

How to Treat Skin Bruises

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  Image source: Dunikowski.com If you’ve been noticing more and more bruises as you get older, you are not alone: “As we age, we lose the fat just beneath our skin that protects our blood vessels from trauma,” says Dr. Francesa Fusco, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in this month’s Oprah magazine.  In addition, Dr. Audrey Kunin, a board-certified Kansas City derm and founder of DERMADoctor.com, adds in her book that other problems may cause chronic bruising as well,... read more

Great Gift Ideas for a Beautiful Mom on Mother’s Day

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Image source: Westcoastribbonsupply.com For all mothers do every day of the year, there’s nothing better than giving Mom some luxury and comfort for Mother’s Day. And, in my personal opinion, nothing says luxury and comfort like thoughtful skin care. Here are some really special finds online that fit the bill perfectly: 1. Create a free website for Mom on Your Mom’s Philosophy.com. On Your Mom’s Philosophy.com, you can create a site about your mom and share your favorite stories, pictures, and videos – all... read more

Spotlight On: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

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Image Source: www.picture-book.com I must admit, most of the time, if the FDA approves an ingredient, I am reassured after reading studies and expert opinions that it is fine. However, I was recently surprised to find that sodium lauryl sulfate, a very common detergent added to cleansers largely for the bubbling effect, is in fact a known skin irritant. According to Dr. Leslie Baumann’s Cosmetic Dermatology text, “[Sodium lauryl sulfate] is such a consistent irritator for skin with an impaired barrier that it is actually used in... read more