Many people think about acne as an adolescent problem, which it certainly is: 85% of teens and young adults suffer from acne. What is more commonly recognized is that it’s also an adult problem. 35% of women and 20% of men reported having acne in their 30s. 26% of women and 12% of men reported […]
Fragrance Free: I insist on fragrance-free products (moisturizers, soap, laundry detergent) for my patients with eczema because fragrance is one of the most common sources of allergic contact dermatitis to which they are predisposed. There is a second reason to avoid fragranced products: they may contain hidden phthalates, which are in the category of endocrine […]
I’d like to think I look glamorous in my hat, big sunglasses, and long sleeve UV protective shirt, but they also allow me to enjoy the outdoors safely. I recommend a wide brim hat for coverage of ears and neck that is labelled as UV protective. Sunglasses protect eyelid skin, which is very thin and […]
Recommended Sunscreens These are sunscreens that I have personally tried and have checked the ingredients for safety. Face: Isdin eryfotonica actinica is one of the most elegant sunscreens out there. It not only does an excellent job protecting from the sun but has ingredients that repair prior sun damage. Juice Beauty CC Cream: this brand […]
A “Healthy Tan” A lesser known legacy of Coco Chanel is that she is often credited with popularizing the suntan. After disembarking from a cruise on the French Riviera, a photograph of her bronzed skin inspired generations to come. Legend has it that her friend, Prince Jean-Louis de Faucigny-Lucigne, said, “I think she may have […]