Monthly Archives: August 2009

Product Review: Biologique Recherche Exfoliators: P50, P50V, P50W

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  Developed in Paris, and available in 40 countries worldwide, Biologique Recherche Exfoliators ($55.00 for 5.1 fl.oz, $87.00 for 8.5 fl.oz., BiologiqueRecherche.com) are popular and luxurious twice-daily treatments for the skin.  Containing usnic acid, lactic acid, witch hazel, onion extract, and sage extract, Biologique Recherche Exfoliators promise to “purify, hydrate, tone, control sebum” and “balance the skin,” whether the formulation in question is designed for thicker skin (P50), thinner/sensitive skin... read more

Deodorant: Parabens Good, Aluminum Bad?

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Photo courtesy RoadsidePictures, on Flickr That may be the surprising case. While nearly 90% of Americans use a form of deodorant, according to a study in Clinics in Dermatology, most are confused of whether to avoid parabens or aluminum in their favorite toiletry, and many cautious consumers avoid both altogether. Unfortunately, use of paraben-free deodorant may actually increase your risk of skin irritation. According to one of my favorite dermatologists, founder and chief of the Department of Cosmetic Dermatology at the University of... read more

Interview with Jan Marini, President and CEO of Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc.

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Recently, I was blessed with the opportunity to interview Jan Marini, the president and CEO of Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc. In addition to her success as a businesswoman, Ms. Marini is also a leading educator, innovator and skin care product researcher, and her efforts have been showcased everywhere in the national arena from The New York Times to People magazine to Vogue. Thank you, Ms. Marini, for sharing your time with us! On your website, it says that you have been in skin research for 35 years. What made you decide to start your... read more

The 5 Best Sunscreens – for Every Purpose

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With spring just around the corner and safe sun awareness at an all-time high, the demand for a high-quality, effective sunscreen as never been greater.  To make your shopping easier, here is a list of the best sunscreens, for every purpose: 1.  Best all-around protection:  Neutrogena Age Shield SPF 90 with Helioplex ($10.99, Amazon.com).  First, the UVB protection here is incredible, with SPF 90 blocking approximately 99.89% of the sun’s rays (computation courtesy of Dr. Rachel Herschenfeld).  Next, the UVA protection is... read more

Product Review: Aveda Enbrightenment Skin Care

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  This month, just as we’re all thinking ahead to spring, Aveda introduces their new Enbrightenment Skin Care line.  A five-part system (cleanser, toner, serum, lotion or creme, masque), Enbrightment promises to deliver “a more even skin tone, protection against environmental aggressors…and a luminous, clear complexion” with all parts containing ascorbyl glucoside (vitamin C), glucosamine, brown algae, naturally-derived salicyclic acid, and organic shea butter.  As is usual for Aveda, up to 99.7% of the... read more

Special Offer from AskDerm.com for FutureDerm.com Readers!

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Recently, AskDerm.com asked me if I would be interested in offering a coupon code for my readers for 15% off of $50.  The site features over 150 brands of skin care, including some of my favorite products, Skinceuticals CE Ferulic, Peter Thomas Roth Power K Eye Rescue and others, so of course I said yes.  If you’re in the market for department and specialty store-type skin care, here’s a way to get some great products and save some money in the meantime! COUPON CODE (15% off of $50): ... read more

5 Ways Exercise Benefits the Skin…and 5 New Workouts to Try

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U.S. Marine running in water.  Photo courtesy Wikipedia. The start of March means a lot of things: days get longer.  The weather starts to get a little warmer.  Spring is right around the corner…and a plethora of new diet and exercise books emerge.  Yet, not surprisingly, putting time and energy into a renewed exercise routine can benefit your skin.  Here are five specific ways I found, in research today: 1.  Exercise prevents stress-induced inflammation and aging.   Exercise reduces levels of insulin, cortisol, and other... read more

Product Review: Vitaphenol Cellustructure Rejuvenating Serum and Skin Care Collection

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If your skin is too sensitive for retinol or AHAs, or if you simply have to try the latest and greatest, you might very well like the Vitaphenol Skin Care Collection.  Created by Avidas Pharmaceuticals, the Vitaphenol line features a unique combination of some very potent antioxidants (mangosteen, pomegranate, green tea, white tea) to fight free-radical induced aging, plus the Vitaphenol Cellustructure Rejuvenating Serum ($195.00, Vitaphenol.com) includes a combination of human growth factor TGF-Beta-1 and a stabilized L-ascorbic acid... read more