Archive for the ‘Skin’ Category

Hyperpigmentation and Aging Skin

Hyperpigmentation and Aging Skin

One of the major concerns women have is hyperpigmentation. To treat this condition, you need to understand the contributing factors, causes, and triggers

Myth: Wonder Women & the Miracle Cream

Myth: Wonder Women & the Miracle Cream

Women are always in pursuit of a “miracle” product to give them glowing, radiant skin and reduce wrinkles and fine lines. The truth is: there is no such product

Skin revitalization using PRP

Skin revitalization using PRP

PRP (platelet rich plasma) injections are long lasting and engage your own body’s capacity to renew and regenerate

Skin changes with age

Skin changes with age

The effects of photo-aging vary from person to person, depending on the duration and intensity of our sun exposure, skin type, genetic legacies and our diet

Retinol to slow skin aging

Retinol to slow skin aging

Retinol is a topical retinoid from the vitamin A family which has powerful therapeutic potential in the management of aging skin.

Caffeine consumption reduces skin cancer risk

Caffeine consumption reduces skin cancer risk

A recent American study has found that increasing the number of caffeinated cups of coffee in your diet could lower your risk of developing common skin cancer.

How does exfoliation help aging skin?

How does exfoliation help aging skin?

There is much we can do to restore some of the qualities of youthful skin. Microdermabrasion, AHAs, PHAs, Vitamins C and E can all help stimulate cell growth

What can we do to care for aging skin?

What can we do to care for aging skin?

Our general health is reflected in the quality of our skin. If we want youthful, healthy-looking skin, it is important to first optimize our general health

Selecting the best exfoliant for aging skin

Selecting the best exfoliant for aging skin

The shedding of dead cells on the skin’s outermost surface is a normal process that results in the younger cells underneath the surface.  In the process, the skin looks and feels soft, smooth and supple with each shedding.  However, the skin requires assistance to facilitate the process, which is achieved through exfoliation. Simply put, exfoliation

Where does cosmetic fit if you want to age gracefully?!

Where does cosmetic fit if you want to age gracefully?!

Slow aging philosophically promotes health not fear as a driver of the decision for any intervention and cosmetic medicine is no different.