Monthly Archives: May 2012

One More Reason to Wash Your Hands in the Hospital…

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mà ~ my hand, originally uploaded by _ n a t u r a l _. Although the year 2000 didn’t bring the expected widespread Y2K havoc, it did bring the onset of increased numbers of MRSA infections.  According to the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) online, a new study of U.S. data from 2000 through 2004 showed that the number of people hospitalized for community-acquired MRSA infections increased by 28.9 percent.  (The study was conducted by Dr. Marcus Zervos, an infectious disease physician currently practicing in Detroit,... read more

SK-II: Is it Worth All the Hype?

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Of all the luxury products out there, few have had the longevity (and endorsement of Oscar-winning beauties, like Cate Blanchett) of SK-II.  But do the ingredients – and the scientific research behind the ingredients - measure up to the price of the line, which can cost hundreds of dollars for a single product? The Main Ingredient: Pitera – A Fermentation Product of Yeast Under conditions of low oxygenation, anaerobic organisms are able to produce energy via fermentation.  While many skin care formulations... read more

Dermatologist Dr. David Bank, M.D. Shares Opinions on Skin Care & the New Renova

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2009.08.21--Dr. David E. Bank
Recently, I was honored with the opportunity to interview renowned dermatologist Dr. David E. Bank, M.D.  As the Director of The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery in Westchester, NY, Dr. Bank is triply-Ivy League-trained (undergrad at Yale, med and residency at Columbia, research elective at Penn), board-certified, and well-versed in dermatology (he has authored numerous studies and the popular book Beautiful Skin: A Woman’s Guide to Looking Her Best at Any Age).  Thank you for taking the time to talk to us, Dr.... read more

Product Review: is Clinical by Innovative Skincare

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2009.08.18--is Clinical_Main
Note:  Before I begin this post, I would like to apologize for not updating the site over the course of the last week.  There was a family emergency: My mother (with whom I am very close) had a health crisis that required two emergency surgeries last week, and I wanted to be able to give her my full attention.  She is doing much better now and returned home recently.  Thank you for understanding! ******** Over the course of my time as a beauty blogger (and skin care junkie), I have encountered many high-end skin care lines in fancy... read more

Product Review: Mederma Cream with SPF 30

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Scars may add character…well, at least until one shows up on you.  Then the only character that emerges is the one that’s desperate to get rid of your big, ugly, raised scar.  Thankfully for that side of you, there’s Mederma Cream with SPF 30 ($20.50, Amazon.com).  Proposed to accelerate healing and reduce the appearance of scarring with its Allium cepa onion-bulb extract, Mederma Cream with SPF 30 additionally includes sunscreen in hopes to prevent hypertrophy and inflammation resulting from UV exposure. Current... read more

Product Review: Lavanila Body Butter in Lavender Vanilla

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2009.08.03--Lavanila Body Butter
Ever since a 2007 study found that men find lavender and pumpkin pie to be the most seductive scents for a woman, fragrance companies have been trying to find ways to incorporate the aromas into a friendly mixture.  Fortunately for us women, there is now a beautifully scented combination of lavender and baked good-esque vanilla (not pumpkin pie, but we’ll take it) in the new Lavanila Body Butter in Lavender Vanilla ($25.00, Lavanila.com).  Not only does this mixture smell like soothing comfort, but it also provides a plethora of... read more