Daily Archives: May 17, 2012

Beautisol Need I Glow More? Skin Type Specific Self-Tanner Review

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FTC Disclosure:  I was sent a bottle of Beautisol self tanner to try as a sample for this review.  As per the FutureDerm.com review policy, I do not allow samples to influence my opinions. The majority of Americans think they look better with a tan, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD, 2011).  Yet UV rays have been found to cause skin cancer; tanning beds have up to three times the aging UVA rays of the sun; and self-tanners have been associated with increased sensitivity to UV-induced damage for 24 hours after use... read more

What Question Do You Want to Ask FutureDerm.com?: FutureDerm.com Asks, You Answer Giveaway (Day 8)

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  Today’s question: What Question Do You Have for Nicki/FutureDerm.com? Answer in Comments and you’ll be entered to win a full-size set of John Frieda Frizz-Ease products, including John Frieda Frizz-Ease Smooth Start Repairing Shampoo & Conditioner and the Frizz-Ease Original Strength Serum! One question will be asked per day until August 31, 2011.  On August 31, 2011 at noon EST, the winner will be chosen at random from all entries received.  Good luck, and I’m looking forward to hearing all of your great... read more

Is Elmer’s Glue Good for Your Skin? (Guest Post Part 2 of 4)

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Glue by manders369
Glue, a photo by manders369 on Flickr. About the Author: This is the second of a four-part series about the efficacy and safety of at-home facials, written by the very talented Monica Huynh. (Part One: Aspirin Facials was published yesterday.) Born and raised in California, Monica Huynh received her bachelor degree at University of California, Berkeley and is currently a medical student at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Aside from skin and beauty products, Monica loves to travel to new places, scope out delicious restaurants, and... read more

What Does Marcia Cross Use on Her Skin? How Does It Work?

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Cross, Marcia by amartinezdb
Cross, Marcia, a photo by amartinezdb on Flickr. Marcia Cross, one of the beautiful stars of ABC’s Desperate Housewives, has admitted to using Botox since the ’90s (Allure, April 2008). If my math is in fact correct, this means Ms. Cross has been using Botox since her mid-to-late twenties. Yet she is not alone. Check out the following photo of identical twins from Dr. William J. Bender (Allure, April 2008): Both twins are 38 years old. The difference? The twin on the left had only two Botox treatments in the past 13 years. The twin on... read more

Daily Question: Which Skin Care Ingredients and Supplements Should Pregnant Women Avoid?

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Pregnant Woman by VeltkampPhotography
Pregnant Woman, a photo by VeltkampPhotography on Flickr. Dear Nicki, I am trying to conceive my first child and I was wondering what ingredients in skin care are potentially harmful to my baby. Thanks in advance, Marie Dear Marie, As always, it is best to check with your physician (and, in this case, ob/gyn) to ensure the highest quality of care. Now there are some skin care ingredients and supplements that have been cited in scientific literature not to be safe during pregnancy, whether due to the effects for the mother or the baby. These... read more