Monthly Archives: May 2012

Which OTC Remedies Aid in Wound Healing?

Posted on by
10
      Bluey’s new bandage from the cat attack Originally uploaded by adria.richards As many of you know, I had surgery last week, so while I am loving the fact that I am healthier, I am definitely not adoring the dreaded post-surgical scars.  Which raises a relevant question:  with all of the “healing” skin care out there, which methods work – and which are just hype?  FutureDerm investigates… Vitamin E   For years, doctors have been recommending vitamin E, a known blood thinner, to patients to prevent... read more

Exciting New FutureDerm.com Projects: The Open Sky Project and a Book!

Posted on by
2
   don’t worry be happy new year Originally uploaded by Dappers I am currently proud to announce that I have started working with The Open Sky Project to bring my readers some of the most unique and effective skin care products on the web.  I will be running a store with The Open Sky Project featuring only products that I love which might be difficult for my readers to find in drugstores, department stores, or otherwise.   If there are any products you would love to see, please drop me a line at nicki[at]futurederm [dot]com, and... read more

4 Things All Men Need to Know About Skin Care

Posted on by
Reply
futurederm icon
Recently I was checking my Alexa blog stats, and was surprised to find that 40% of my readers are male.  (Who knew?)  Considering that my boyfriend and my father can only visit the site so many times, I figured I would bid adieu to the cosmetics for a day and make a guy-friendly post. So what do men need to know about skin care?  Here are some of the basics: 1.  Shaving keeps your skin exfoliated. Daily shaving sloughs off dried skin cells from the epidermis, the upper layer of the skin.  This has several beneficial effects, including... read more

Home from surgery!

Posted on by
16
futurederm icon
I am home from surgery yesterday (I had an ovarian dermoid/teratoma).   I had a fever and severe abdominal pain about a month ago.  As such, I will not be in school/work or writing for about a week.    I will post as soon as I feel better. Thank you for understanding! <3, Nicki read more

A Celebrity Stylist & Dermatologist Teach How to Get Rid of Dandruff – Forever

Posted on by
1
2009.10.20--Ryan Trygsdon2009.10.20--Marta Rendon MD Dermatologist
     Recently I was granted the amazing opportunity to interview celebrity stylist Ryan Trygstad and celebrity dermatologist Dr. Marta Rendon, M.D., about dandruff and the surprising role it plays in hair care.   With up to 50% of all Americans having dandruff, it is definitely a prevalent concern.  Here are the most surprising facts I learned from the exclusive interview: 1.  You MUST use dandruff shampoo and dandruff conditioner together. As Ryan Trygstad explained, “Many clients think they can get away with using the... read more

Amazing New Product: Topix Replenix Retinol Plus Smoothing Serum 3x

Posted on by
8
2009.10.19--Topix Replenix Smoothing Serum Retinol 3x
Although I am a beauty blogger who tries lots of products, truth be told, I have really sensitive skin.  So when I heard about Topix Replenix Retinol Plus Smoothing Serum 3x ($64.00, Amazon.com), with all the benefits of retinol plus skin-soothing green tea polyphenols and hydrating hyaluronic acid, I was delighted. Ingredients – Really Spectacular The ingredients in Topix Replenix Retinol Plus Smoothing Serum 3x are top-notch:  retinoids are considered by many dermatologists to be the gold-standard of anti-aging, and while retinol is... read more

Shocking: New Lip Gloss Prevents Date Rape?

Posted on by
Reply
2Love_Lip_Gloss1-1
Photo source: Hey-Dollface.com According to the latest news on CosmeticDesign.com, the 2LoveMyLips lip gloss contains a drug-testing kit that can detect GHB and ketamine, which are two of the drugs most commonly used by date rape assailants. Managing director of the 2LoveMyLips Company, Tracy Whittaker, explained to CosmeticsDesign that girls on a night out with suspicions about their drink can just dab the pink taper in, and watch to see if the color changes to blue.  If it is blue, women are encouraged to alert the security, as well as the... read more

Why You Absolutely NEED to Eat Some Candy on Halloween (Hint: You May Look Younger Longer)

Posted on by
13
CandyCorn
  Candy Corn Halloween Cookies Originally uploaded by Whipped Bakeshop I like sugar.  And, if you’re both honest and non-anorexic, let’s face it, you like sugar too.  The good news is that a little sugar may keep you looking younger longer.  According to a 2005 study by Beisswenger, patients on the low-sugar Atkins Diet tend to double their rates of advanced glycation endproduct (AGE) formation, so that twice as much glucosepane deposits on their collagen.  Essentially this means that low-sugar diets cause your collagen to... read more