Ingredient safety in cosmetic products is not heavily regulated by state or federal government. In the 1970s, legislation was nearly enacted that would require pre-market safety testing for cosmeceuticals; however, this did not pass Congress. As a result, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) only requires manufacturers to...
There’s a lot of buzz about free radicals and for good reason. These tiny particles are responsible for our entire understanding of aging within the human body. Free radicals are negative particles that, like a magnet, seek to couple with positive forces, wherever they may be found. These positive charges are not easily found within...
Eczema simply means “inflamed skin". Skin can become inflamed for a number of reasons, but the big three reasons are: Contact, Atopic, and Irritant. Part of the eczema confusion stems from the fact that ALL eczemas look very similar - chapped, red, scaly skin. Another item that all eczemas shareis their therapy...
The skin is responsible for a number of vital functions, ranging from first-line defense against bacterial and viral pathogens to maintaining our body’s temperature and electrolyte balance. It is the largest organ of the human body and contains within it millions of immune cells on constant surveillance. Remarkably, the skin’s edge...
The under eye seems to be everyone’s least favorite part of the aging face. In order
to improve undereye puffiness and darkness, we must first look at what creates this unwanted look. First the puffiness. Our dermis ranges in thickness from 0.3-4mm, a tremendous variation that accounts for the resiliency of our skin in certain areas...
1) Don’t Overdo It! Too many individuals end up with “itchy red bump” syndrome, a condition that results from putting too much stuff on your face! The skin is an incredible microcosm of activity: sweat glands, epidermal renewal, dermal trafficking of immune cells and oxygenation. This delicate balance can be upset by well-intentioned...
