Archive for the ‘ Skin Care ’ Category

Study Finds Vitamin A Supplements Decrease Risk of Melanoma

Vitamin Packaging by colindunn, on Flickr Vitamin A supplements appear to reduce the risk of melanoma, but researchers aren’t yet recommending you add it to your vitamin regimen, reports WebMD. A study analyzed the risk for melanoma among 69,635 participants. Those who took vitamin A supplements were about 40 percent less likely to develop melanoma, […]

Study Examines Teens’ Sunscreen & Tanning Habits

Fun at the beach by macinate, on Flickr A new study shows troubling data about teens’ sunscreen habits. While more than half reported having suffered a sunburn, only a quarter were using sunscreen regularly at age 14. The study, published in Pediatrics, tracked 360 U.S. kids’ sunscreen and tanning behaviors for three years. The participants […]

The New York Times Examines Drawbacks of At-Home Laser Skin Treatments

If you are considering a cosmetic laser treatment, your best bet is to visit your cosmetic surgeon, rather than to invest in an at-home laser skin treatment, according to The New York Times. Several doctors weighed in with their opinions about the safety and effectiveness of these products, which are available to consumers for a variety […]

Anti-Wrinkle Pills Shown to Reduce Crow’s Feet

Pills by Lucy Reynell, on Flickr Preliminary trial results found that a new pill reduces crow’s feet, reports the New Scientist. The three-a-day anti-wrinkle pills use blends of natural foods extracts that are said to work by activating the genes that improve skin tone. Independent researchers told the New Scientist that the preliminary results are intriguing, […]

Debunking Common Skin Care Myths

Patients may blame how their skin ages on their parents, because “you get the genes your parents have,” says Dr. Sandra Lee, a dermatologist and member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. But habits make more of a difference than genetics in how your skin ages, she says. According to Lee, here are some […]

Botox Plus Obagi Nu-Derm Results in More Satisfied Patients

Patients who used the Obagi Nu-Derm skin care regimen in addition to having Botox, were more satisfied with their results than patients who had a Botox treatment with placebo, according to a clinical trial. The results also found there was a greater improvement in overall facial appearance among those who used Obagi Nu-Derm, which  works […]

Obagi for Dark Skin May Help Patients Who Struggle with Skincare Options

Obagi, a leader in professional-grade skin care, has released the results of a poll that delved into skincare issues for women with skin of color, and it provides some intriguing results. The poll, which was completed by 1,000 women of varying ethnicities, from African American to Middle Eastern, Asian and Hispanic, found that nearly half […]

Make-A-Wish Donors May Earn Latisse Discount

Allergan, the maker of Latisse and the Make-A-Wish Foundation have partnered with the goal of raising $500,000 with the help of Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks, according to a joint statement. As a bonus, some donors may be eligible for a Latisse discount. With the full amount raised, the partners hope to grant a wish […]