All about cosmetics, skin care products, and hair care products from a doctor's perspective.
The Glogau classification system was developed to help classify the severity of wrinkles. This helps practitioners pick the best procedures to treat wrinkles and photoaging.
Microdermabrasion is a popular skin rejuvenation procedure. Learn more about how this procedure works and the machine that makes it happen.
The Fitzpatrick classification scale groups skin types by how easily they burn or tan.
Microdermabrasion is a popular cosmetic procedure performed for facial skin rejuvenation. This article gives a brief review of the scientific studies that show how microdermabrasion affects the skin.
Wrinkles are caused by many factors as we age. Find out more about the major causes of wrinkles including normal aging, sun effects, free radical damage, and others.
UV radiation from sun exposure causes changes in many vital skin structures. Find out more about visible and invisible sun effects.
Botox® was the number one non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed in 2004. Even though Botox® injections are so popular, there are still misconceptions about how Botox® works. Find out more about the science of Botox®.
Microdermabrasion is a popular skin rejuvenation procedure. The concept of smoothing the skin by removing the top layers has been around since 1500 BC, but the modern microdermabrasion machine was developed in the 1980's.
Dark spots, or hyperpigmentation, can be caused by many factors. Some of these factors are preventable. Learn more about the conditions and chemicals that can cause dark spots.
There is only one beta hydroxy acid used as an exfoliant – salicylic acid. Learn why this hydroxy acid causes less irritation than alpha hydroxy acids, and why it is used for wrinkles.
Alpha hydroxy acids have been used for thousands of years for skin rejuvenation, with good reason. Find out more about which alpha hydroxy acids work and the side effects they can cause.
These ingredients are used in sunscreens to absorb UVB radiation which is measured by SPF.
These ingredients are used in sunscreens to absorb UVA radiation which is not measured by SPF.
Sunscreen is one of the most effective skin-care products used to prevent wrinkles. Find out how sunscreens work, how you know which sunscreen to pick, and how to apply sunscreen effectively.
The truth about cosmetics and the cosmetic industry from the well-known author.
Explains what skin types are and what causes the skin to have different types.
Explains what free-radical damage means for the skin and the role of antioxidants in fighting this damage.
This article from the American Academy of Dermatologists explains how people can avoid nail diseases associated with some nail cosmetics.
Learn more about dry skin and ways to combat this condition.
A fun look at how the skin is portrayed in movies. Also has a section on celebrity skin disorders.
