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November 16, 2009

5 Tips For Minimizing Adult Acne

Dr. Amy Wechsler is not only a dermatologist, she's a psychiatrist as well. What a combo! In fact, some even call her a "beauty shrink," and the Manhattan-based skincare expert and author of The Mind-Beauty Connection: 9 Days to Reverse Stress Aging and Reveal More Youthful, Beautiful Skin ($20), has a few things to share with us regarding adult acne. As we all know, breakouts that occur post-high-school can be rough on the psyche, and that's why I asked Dr. Wechsler her tips on helping us prevent and deal with pimples in our 20s, 30s, and beyond. To check out her advice, keep reading via bellasugar.com

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October 21, 2009

Microdermabrasion May Rejuvenate Aging Skin

Microdermabrasion using a coarse diamond-studded instrument may induce molecular changes in the skin that help rejuvenate it, a new study shows.

The procedure may improve the appearance of wrinkles, acne scars, and other signs of aging, University of Michigan scientists report in the October issue of Archives of Dermatology.

The process involves buffing the skin using grains of diamond or another hard substance, the researchers say.

To change the appearance of skin, the procedure would have to induce the production of collagen, the major structural protein in skin, and it appears to do so, according to the study.

Read the entire story via webmd.com

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August 27, 2009

Anti-Aging Secrets of Top Dermatologists

Dermatologists, especially the esteemed docs mentioned in this piece, have access to all of the latest and greatest lasers, skin care products, fillers, you name it. So when it comes to taking care of their own skin, we wondered what they do to prevent aging, or even better, reverse it. Here's what they had to say -- we recommend you make their habits your own.

Read the whole scoop on the supplements they take, the skin care products they slather on and more via totalbeauty.com

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August 25, 2009

Neglected Feet Claim Their Right to Beauty

A MIDSUMMER’S confession: when it comes to skin, I discriminate. I wish I treated my feet with the same tender loving care as I do my face. But I don’t. Not even close.

My face gets exfoliation, a layer of sunscreen, twice-a-day moisturizing — not to mention troubleshooting to head off blemishes. The best my feet get is a bare-bones D.I.Y. pedicure and a quarterly once-over with lotion.

At the beach, or in barely-there sandals, my neglect rears its ugly head: rings of parched skin on my heels and calluses so bulky that I fear I look as déclassé as a hostess with a sink of crusty dishes.

Read the rest of the story via nytimes.com

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July 31, 2009

The Best and Worst Sunscreens

Whether we like it or not, sunscreen is a must for all of us. And according to Heidi Waldorf, M.D. of Waldorf Dermatology & Laser Associates in Nanuet, NY, we need "an SPF of at least a 15 daily." For prolonged sun exposure, "I recommend a higher SPF (30 or above) and a water resistant formulation," she says. She also suggests choosing a sunscreen containing titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, avobenzone, or mexoryl as its active ingredient.

See which products will prevent your skin from looking lobster-like all summer long via totalbeauty.com

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May 7, 2009

A Beauty-Expert Mom Finds Some 'Me Time'

Getting regular facials these days can strain people's wallets, as well as their hectic work schedules. Even Laura Hittleman, who as corporate director of beauty services oversees skin-care and salon services at Canyon Ranch's spas, says she is getting facials less frequently.
Between treatments, however, Ms. Hittleman keeps up her skin with do-it-yourself facials at home. One night every week, she says, "I tell my family to leave me alone for half an hour because 'Mom's taking care of Mom.' "

via online.wsj.com

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May 6, 2009

Getting Under the Skin of Açai Antioxidant Claims

Açai, a deep purple berry that is all the rage in food products, is showing up in the cosmetics aisle. Companies that sell skin-care products made with açai say it is a potent antioxidant that revitalizes skin and helps it look younger longer. Açai does contain antioxidants, but scientists say so far there's no proof it has a positive effect when slathered on the skin.
The berry from the Brazilian palm is available in spa and home facials, body scrubs, lip gloss and a variety of skin creams.

Busting The Top 7 Myths About Skin Care: What Your Mom Didn’t Tell You

To help you weed out what’s true and not when it comes to skin care principles, here is a list of the top seven myths about skin care that your mom probably never told you about.

Read via skincarebeautyzone.com

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April 17, 2009

Top 20 Earth-Friendly Beauty Products

What's the hot trend in beauty? Going green. But don't break out the emerald eyeshadow just yet, we mean green as in environmentally friendly. Our readers are loving all things eco-conscious and here they dish on their fave products. New to the green scene? Use their unbiased ratings to help you know what products to try first.

Read about the the hottest skin care, makeup and hair care on every green chick's list via totalbeauty.com

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March 9, 2009

Do you know which 12 Toxic Chemicals you should Avoid in Makeup?

Read more about the Toxic 12 list as compiled by Susan Jeske, a former Ms. America via blogs.orlandosentinel.com

Apparently, cosmetics and skin care are the least-regulated consumer products in the market. According to Jeske, “More than 1,100 harmful chemicals used in personal care items have been banned in most European countries. In the U.S. only 10 have been banned.”

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