Lara Beauty Polishing Microdermabrasion Scrub Review

So fairly recently I was sent a sample of Lara Beauty Polishing Microdermabrasion Scrub ($24.00, LaraBeauty.com).  I must admit I was a little skeptical:  any time I’ve tried microdermabrasion in the past, I’ve almost always had to compensate with moisturizers for a few days.  (And occasionally with a helmet…kidding). Yet Lara Beauty Polishing Microdermabrasion Scrub was different.  When I applied the cream, it feels as though I was rubbing my face with sandpaper.  Yet, it left my skin incredibly soft and smooth, even... read more

In Case You Missed It: FutureDerm.com Best Beauty Blog Posts of the Week

Important Statistics by DrJohnBullas
Important Statistics, a photo by DrJohnBullas on Flickr.  I know this is unrelated, but I have a crazy sense of humor.  It was bound to show up on the blog sometime… I’m updating 3-5 times per day now, and before FutureDerm.com relaunches with a new look on September 15, I know it can be difficult to access some of the posts! So here are the top five posts of the week, just in case you missed ‘em:   #1 – Does the Oil Cleansing Method Work?   #2- The 3 Most Misunderstood Concepts in Skin... read more

Daily Question: What are the Best Sunscreens?

Sunscreen by Paddy Duke
Looking for the best sunscreen is a little like shoe shopping in the dark: you really don’t know what you’ve got on until you step into the light. Luckily for you, there are many dermatologists, skin aestheticians, scientists, and even maybe a med student (wink, wink) who devote their lives to this sort of thing. So, without further adieu: Best Sunscreen for Maximum Protection: Neutrogena Spectrum+ Neutrogena Spectrum+ SPF 100 is like wearing blue jeans, literally, preventing a possible 99.9% of the UVB rays from damaging your... read more