I love perusing the internet for interesting articles.  What excites me about Friday is I get to do just that in the name of “research.”  Without further ado, here’s the best of the best: Beauty Blogs Beauty Info Zone reviews neat new multi-tasking moisturizers from Aromatherapies. Warning:  Don’t read this if you’re afraid of aging!  Elle gives the play-by-play in facial aging.  (May want to pour yourself a glass of wine first). Jezebel expresses love for Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 30 Sunscreen.  I like... read more

For a long time now, a lot of people have derided being too enthusiastic, eager, and passionate about life. Recent TV shows often make a parody of 50′s sitcoms, as characters say things like “Oh boy!” and “Gee wiz!” with big cheesy smiles on their faces out of jest. Yet, by that same token, people like Stephen Colbert, Conan O’Brien, Maya Rudolph, and Gary Vaynerchuk (WineTV) are killing it because they’re not afraid to be “out there.” Call them cheesy, but their hijinks make them popular.... read more

Today’s question, submitted via the FutureDerm.com Facebook page: Can you share your thoughts on the use of propylene glycol in skin care? Is it dangerous like some sites would like us to believe because it’s the same ingredients used in anti-freeze? From what I’ve learned, it’s anti-freeze made with Ethylene glycol that’s deadly. The other concern is it’s a skin irritant, but is approved for use in concentrations up to 50%. Any light you can shed would be appreciated. -Traci Dear Traci, In a word, no.... read more

  Best of Beauty Blog Posts This Week Temptalia readers share their favorite makeup brushes! 82 of them! (Temptalia) Dr. Benabio shares: Does toothpaste really cure pimples?! (The Derm Blog) Amazing makeup artist Jessica Allison reveals her favorite bronzer (Out in a Pout) The secret’s out: Renee reveals her amusement at her own head-over-heels review for Justin Bieber’s perfume (Beauty Fool) (Don’t worry, Renee, I “secretly” like it too!) Jen talks about her favorite skin and hair care supplements... read more

I’m always drawn towards books, blogs, and websites as sources of inspiration. Yet it wasn’t until I received a ton of positive e-mail responses for a recent personal development post that it occurred to me that I could start sharing the best of the inspirational quotes, ideas, and sources I find with my readers as I make my own way in life. Recently a colleague told me the above quote, “Let your head work for your heart, not the other way around.” Powerful. Think about that for a moment. How many times do we accept... read more

From the FutureDerm Facebook page: Futurederm, first thank you so much for all of your advice. I am a faithful reader of your blog and it has helped me out so much! I always used to go to the beauty aisle of drugstores and had a headache looking at all the products and their claims. Thank you so much for translating all of this and explaining the science! After reading your entries, I do have a question for you. Is retinyl pal…mitate bad to use during the day (under a sunscreen)? I know you said to avoid retinol during the day, is RP... read more

Acne isn’t only a nuisance; it can cause permanent changes to your skin. And if it wasn’t enough to worry about having embarrassing blemishes and bumps that are hard to hide, worrying about permanent discoloration and scars sets many people on edge. Acne can permanently change the look of your face and body in the form of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or PIH, which is your body’s natural response to inflammation. With PIH, the skin color can change, becoming pink, red, purple or brown and although not true in... read more