Glamorous Gold Eyeshadow How-To: From Our New Expert In-Depth Cosmetics Writer!

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Courtney, better known as Phyrra, is a writer and beauty blogger in Tampa, Florida. She is well-known for her in-depth makeup reviews with lots of color swatches, and is a color expert.  She loves makeup, standard poodles, writing and gaming. Phyrra is a beauty blogger at Phyrra.net and contributing writer to MyBeautyBunny.com.  We are happy to introduce her as a weekly contributor! Golds. I absolutely love gold eyeshadow! There’s nothing quite like brightening your eyes with a bit of gold. I see golds as being something of a neutral and... read more

What are the Differences between Occlusive, Humectant, and Reparative Moisturizers?

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About the author:  FutureDerm.com is proud to introduce Dr. Hanan Taha, M.D., on our staff as a Contributing Writer. Dr. Taha received her MD from Kuwait University in 2002, and a master’s degree in Dermatology from the University of Alexandria in 2010.  She also runs a blog in Arabic dedicated to spreading the knowledge about dermatology and cosmetic dermatology in a simple, concise manner (www.elbashra.com).  For her full bio, please visit our About page. For centuries, we relied on natural sources as moisturizers such as vegetable... read more

What Can Be Done for Acne Scarring?

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Acne, a photo by Jason Craft on Flickr. I have acne scars on my cheeks, ice pick type scars – not discoloration, and would like to smooth them a bit. I do not want to go to the dermatologist but instead would like to find an at home treatment. Do you know of anything that would help these that I could do at home? Sincerely, Hannah Dear Hannah, The best treatments for acne scarring are, unfortunately, available from a dermatologist’s office.  However, with time and effort, there are several treatments that will make a difference at... read more

Do Stem Cells in Skin Care Products Really Make a Difference?

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The following is a guest post from CEO Ada Polla, the CEO of a brand we love, Alchimie Forever.  In addition to her duties as CEO, Ada still finds time to be involved in several ventures such as the Washington Spa Alliance and Fashion Group International (DC chapter), the editorial board of GCI Magazine and as a committee member for the International Spa Association. We thank Ada for her sharing her time and expertise with us. Every couple of years, our industry comes up with a new buzz word, a hot topic that everyone is talking about and... read more

Are Facials a Worthwhile Investment?

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About The Author:  FutureDerm is pleased to welcome Leah Argento to our staff as a Contributing Writer. For a complete bio please visit our About page. We talk a lot here on FutureDerm.com about products & home care, but what about the professional facial? Do you really need one? Is it a good investment?  Yes and yes are the answers! A facial treatment is much more than paying someone to wash your face. Think of it as physical therapy. Sure, you could perform the basic steps of a facial at home – cleanse, tone, exfoliate, even... read more

Best of Beauty Giveaways: Week of May 4, 2012!

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There’s no time like Spring to refresh your wardrobe, begin a new diet, or start anew virtually any other way you can imagine!  Yet it can be difficult to afford all of the improvements you desire.  That’s where the following great Springtime giveaways come in: Tria Laser: “Mother & Daughter Spa Giveaway” contest! This Mother’s Day, you can win a relaxing day at the spa with $1,000 SpaFinder Gift Certificate and a Tria Hair Removal Laser for both mom and daughter (two devices at $790 value)!.  Enter... read more

Are High SPF Sunscreens Safe?

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Dear Nicki, I’ve been reading a lot of reports lately that high SPF sunscreens contain too many chemicals and are unsafe.  Is this true? -Robin Dear Robin, It is well-known that over 80 percent of the visible signs of aging are attributable to sun damage.  So it’s no wonder that the U.S. sunscreen market has been growing at a rate of 30% a year, to $650 million in 2011 (Mintel Sun Care Report, 2011). Unfortunately, the sometimes overly alarmist Environmental Working Group said high SPF sunscreens can “penetrate through the... read more

Hydroxy Acids Part II: The Differences between Glycolic Acid, Salicyclic Acid, Lipohydroxy Acid, and Gluconolactone

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About the author:  FutureDerm.com is proud to introduce John Su on our staff as a Contributing Writer.  John is an established skin care expert and aspiring dermatologist.   He also runs a blog, The Triple Helix Liaison, dedicated to providing unbiased, meaningful, and insightful information about skin care. For his full bio, please visit our About page. Last week, in Hydroxy Acids Part I:  What are Hydroxy Acids?, we differentiated the various types of hydroxy acids (HAs) that one can encounter in the cosmetic and medical industries. I... read more