Monthly Archives: October 2011

This Just In: Phosphatidylserine as an Anti-Ager?

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Phosphatidylserine is a fat-soluble and water-soluble fatty acid that is normally found in highest concentrations in the brain, and which is also consumed in foods like fish.  Interestingly enough, new research presented in The Journal of Lipid Research suggests that topical application of phosphatidylserine can prevent UV-induced degradation of collagen and UV-induced increases in matrix metalloproteinases (enzymes that degrade collagen).  In the study, 12 volunteers were divided into two groups of 6 subjects (6 older, with average... read more

5 Easy Ways for Savvy Recessionistas to Save Big on Skin Care

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With economy concerns running rampant and the holiday season quickly approaching, what’s a savvy skin care recessionista to do (besides break out and endure dry skin, that is)?  Here are 5 ways to make sure your skin glows — and that your wallet doesn’t have to pay the price for it. 1.  Find products that do more than one job.  Numerous products serve more than one purpose.  Take, for instance, Neutrogena 3-in-1 Eye Cream ($17.00 for two, Amazon.com), which is an eye cream, sunscreen with SPF 20, and concealer all in... read more

Product Review: L’Oreal Skin Genesis Cleansing Wipes

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Between med school, a part-time job, this blog, my family and friends, and my puppy (see below), I am always looking for shortcuts that don’t sacrifice quality.  That’s why I love new L’Oreal Skin Genesis Wet Cleansing Wipes ($6.67, Amazon.com).  Replete with hydrating alcohol (that’s right, a hydrating alcohol!), glycerin, castor oil, dimethicone and a small amount of clarifying BHA, L’Oreal Skin Genesis Wet Cleansing Wipes leave my normal-dry skin feeling hydrated and soft — not tacky or dry. From... read more

Quick Awesome Fun Fact: Exercise Can Help Eliminate Acne

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According to a recent study in the Journal of Health Psychology, patients with severe acne reported being less likely to engage in sports or exercise, due to reported decreased self-esteem levels.  Yet, this could be one of the worst things that a patient with acne could do, as exercise may actually help to alleviate acne.  According to dermatologist Dr. Richard Fried, M.D. in this month’s Women’s Health magazine, “[Exercise] can save your skin…Exercise reduces levels of insulin and stress hormones, which when... read more

Product Review: Olay Body Wash Plus Spa Exfoliating Ribbons

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As both a med student and an American citizen, I am feeling the crunch on my wallet right now. Hence why, at first glance, inexpensive but luxurious-sounding products like Olay Body Wash Plus Spa Exfoliating Ribbons really get me excited. Olay Body Wash Plus Spa Exfoliating Ribbons ($7.00, Amazon.com) contains a high concentration of the occlusive agent petrolatum that locks water into the skin, plus seaweed extract (Fucus Vesiculosus). Although research on seaweed extract in human skin is limited, this 1995 study from the Journal of... read more