Stem Cells in Skin Care: Effective or Just Hype?

Mouse blastocyst showing stem cells, originally uploaded by Dad of girls. Sometimes my friends in medicine and science don’t really understand my obsession with beauty products. “Isn’t that all quasi-science?” one of them recently asked. (Obviously, she hasn’t been reading my blog, but that’s a different issue entirely). Unfortunately, stem cells in skin care right now are basically quasi-science: The theory is proven, but their efficacy is not. Let me explain, beginning first with natural stem cells: How... read more

Daily Question: Which is the Best Antioxidant: Coffeeberry or Idebenone?

Hi Nicki, I was wondering if you can tell me which one is a better antioxident Coffeeberry or Idebenone. I have been using CE ferulic for years but I would like to add another antioxident to my skin care routine. After reading all about them I am very confused whether I should go with Prevage md or Revaleskin products. In case you suggest prevage then what is better .5% idebenone or 1.05 concentration? Thank you- Nadia Dear Nadia, I personally like CoffeeBerry better than idebenone, for two reasons: 1.  CoffeeBerry is less likely to be... read more

Free Beauty Stuff: Money Mondays!

It’s Monday on FutureDerm.com, and you know what that means.  Without further adieu: Free Burberry Body for Women Sample “Like” Burberry Body on Facebook, fill out the form, receive a free sample of this new perfume! Free John Frieda Fly Away Sample Designed to tame those dreaded flyaways, John Frieda teamed up with Shape magazine for this special giveaway. Click here to get a free sample. Free Episcencial Sunscreen and Soothing Cream Sample Designed to help your kids’ skin, Episcencial products are free from bad... read more

TRESemme Color Revitalize Shampoo and Conditioner Review

The all-new TRESemme Color Revitalize Shampoo and Conditioner claim to preserve your color for up to 40 washes with “Advanced Color Lock Technology.” TRESemme Color Revitalize Shampoo Unfortunately, even if this product is only $5.99 retail for 32 ounces, I’m not a fan.  Color-preserving shampoos typically work in one of two ways:  One, preserving hair color with gentle cleansing ingredients, and two, depositing non-permanent pigments onto the hair.  TRESemme Color Revitalize Shampoo has a very high concentration of... read more