Monthly Archives: May 2012

How to Get Rid of Sunburn

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Okay, so I’m not going to sit here and start on a big lament about how a single sunburn puts you at an increased risk for skin cancer.  Or about how sunburn only occurs after your cells are already damaged.  Nope, not going to do that.    What I am here to write a full blog post about, though, is how to treat a sunburn in seven easy steps: 1.  Take an aspirin as soon as possible. It may sound like illogical advice, but aspirin is a natural anti-inflammatory.  According to Dr. James Spencer, a St. Petersburg, Florida dermatologist... read more

Why You Need to Stay Far Away from Some Dollar Store Toothpastes!

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Although this is predominantly a blog about skin care and dermatology, I know from comments and e-mails that my readers also tend to be money-savvy and ingredient-aware. With that said, certain toothpastes from discount stores, such as select dollar stores, are actually toxic, according to the April 2008 issue of Self magazine. These toothpastes (which are usually imported from China) may contain diethylene glycol, a chemical that can cause kidney failure. Although diethylene glycol has an LD50 that demonstrates it is much less toxic than... read more

An Exciting New Product: Skinceuticals Phloretin CF

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If you read my blog enough, you know that I am a diehard Skinceuticals CE Ferulic junkie. I would probably inject, inhale, and snort the $128 serum if it were possible to do so. (And yes, this is me being sarcastic, haha.)  So imagine my surprise when I discovered that Skinceuticals has a new serum: Skinceuticals Phloretin CF ($128.00, Skinmedix.com). It’s kind-of like CE Ferulic was a Harvard grad, only to have its baby cousin Phloretin CF emerge and become a Rhodes Scholar: Phloretin CF is just that amazing.  Preliminary... read more

A New Favorite: MaMa Lotion – Mandelic and Malic Acid

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Ah, just when I think I’ve heard it all, I run across MaMa Lotion ($44.50, Cosmeticville.com). A dermatological-grade potent combination of 20% unique alpha hydroxy acids (10% mandelic acid, 10% malic acid), MaMa Lotion has what it takes to become a new regular in my skin care line-up, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, freckles, acne blemishes, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, melasma, ingrown hairs, and rough skin. One of the main ingredients in MaMa Lotion, mandelic acid, is an alpha hydroxy acid... read more

Product Review: Gloves in a Bottle

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Every once in a while, I am really impressed with a product not so much for the ingredients, but for the way the ingredients come together to make a truly great formulation. That is the case with Gloves in a Bottle ($9.99, Amazon.com). Designed as a shielding lotion, Gloves in a Bottle works by forming a delicate protective barrier on the skin that keeps oils and moisture sealed into the skin. The secret of Gloves in a Bottle is mainly dimethicone, a silicone that has been proven to seal moisture into the skin. Dimethicone has also been... read more

Product Review: RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer SPF 30

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The newest retinol cream from RoC is their Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 ($18.39, Drugstore.com). A combination of vitamin C (as L-ascorbic acid), glycolic acid, and retinol, this product claims that it will diminish expression lines, deep wrinkles, and improve skin’s overall softness and smoothness. The good news about RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 is that it appears to provide a fairly high concentration of vitamin C. According to a review in the International Journal of... read more