Category Archives: Skin Care

Are Other Vitamin CE Ferulic Serums As Effective as Skinceuticals?: Cosmetics Solutions, Timeless, Skinmedica Compared

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Ever since Dr. Sheldon Pinnell discovered vitamin C as L-ascorbic acid could stimulate the production of collagen in the skin in 1992, vitamin C skin care has been popular.  Dr. Pinnell was instrumental in the development of Cellex-C and later founded Skinceuticals. The ingredients within its best-selling product, Skinceuticals CE Ferulic ($118.99,Amazon.com), were found to boost sun protection when applied under sunscreen by four-fold, as published in the American Journal of Dermatology in 2005. Despite the fact Skinceuticals CE... read more

Things to Love for Valentine’s Day: A Non-Profit Luxury Soap + FutureDerm.com Back to Just Beauty!

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I’ll admit it:  I love to splurge on luxury beauty items.  There’s just something about a Yves Saint Laurent Touche de Eclat concealer, or a jar of luxurious Eve Lom Cleanser that feels elegant and special.  Yet occasionally these luxurious purchases make me feel a little guilty, especially when I consider the number of people out there for whom the extra $20 USD between a drugstore brand and a high-end one could make a world of difference. That’s why I’m thrilled that I recently found The Life Soap Company, a... read more

Lush Golden Wonder Review

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A few months ago, I was sent a Lush Golden Wonder Bath Bomb for review.  At first, I was reluctant to post a review on my blog:  You see, the #1 ingredient is sodium bicarbonate, a compound that dissolves in water to be mildly alkaline, or with a slightly high pH.  Unfortunately, basicity has an undesirable effect on the skin.  The skin has a natural acid mantle that provides protection called “barrier function.”  This acid mantle works best when the naturally acidic pH of the skin is maintained somewhere between 4.0 and 6.5. When... read more

Philosophy The Microdelivery Triple-Acid Brightening Peel Review

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I think everyone has a type of beauty product they must try.  One of my friends is obsessed with Essie nail polish, while another needs every new Lancôme Juicy Tube.  Myself, I’m preoccupied with peels – nothing makes my skin look younger and more luminous faster!  I’ve been hooked on Origins Brighter By Nature High Potency Peel for almost a year now, but I still make it a choice to try any new products I may come across.  Which brings me to the Philosophy The Microdelivery Triple-Acid Brightening Peel ($68.00,... read more

4 Essential Facts about Yoga and Your Skin

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Recently, I became a fan of hot yoga.  Actually, to be more accurate, I recently became addicted to hot yoga.  The stretching, the sweating, the fact that you’re burning an estimated 630 calories an hour - it all sums up to a painful, sweaty experience that somehow ends up in a proud state of bliss. That having been said, I started to research what yoga does for the skin.  Here’s the good, the bad, and the ugly: 1.)  Better Circulation = good Yoga increases the circulation throughout the body, as proven in a 1993 study in... read more

3 Secrets of Perfect False Eyelashes

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Ever since Latisse became mainstream in 2009, it seems everyone is batting 1000 (and no, I’m not talking about Babe Ruth).  Unfortunately, whether due to fear of changing eye color, increased intraocular pressure, or expense, some women are averse to trying the prescription eyelash growth treatment.  Luckily, believable false eyelashes are available for as little as 55 cents per pair.   While no major risks are associated with false eyelashes of the drugstore variety, here are three tips that will keep you looking fab, not freaky:1.)... read more

11 Winter Beauty Products Every Person Needs

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Oh, winter.  Now that the holidays are over and the trees are [starting to be] put away, there’s not much to distract us.  Instead of noticing twinkling Christmas lights, I’m finding dry skin and patchy redness emblazoned by harsh incandescent overheads.  Luckily, there’s hope for me and similar-minded folk, as there are eleven products that will help us all make it through: 1.)  Clinique Superbalm ($13.00, Amazon.com) Besides I love it, I swear by it, I can’t live without it, there’s not much else to say... read more

Does a Tinted Moisturizer Provide More Sun Protection?

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Thanks to requests from several readers, the FutureDerm daily question is back! Here is today’s question: Dear Nicki, Does a tinted moisturizer provide more SPF than a non-tinted moisturizer? Sincerely, Sandra Dear Sandra, Honestly, yes, but the amount of sun protection gained is trivial.  The reason for the increase is that darker pigments will always absorb light somewhat.  This is why, for instance, those of African descent may have a natural SPF of up to 15 in their skin (The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,... read more