Tag: skin

Am I Too Young for Anti-Ageing Injections?

We’re definitely living in an age where we’re more aware of our looks than ever before.The self-awareness that came with the rise of social media and camera phones has resulted in a growing interested in cosmetic treatments such as anti-wrinkle injections. However, exactly when should you be considering anti-ageing injections? Ageing is a gradual process […]

Help Me Find A Natural-Looking Self-Tanner That’s Right For My Fair Skin! (Snooki And John Travolta Need Not Apply)

I wouldn’t know if I could tan naturally because I’ve never actually tried. Aside from the fact that, you know, the sun wants to give you cancer and shit, I’m just not someone who has ever liked to bask outside and broil. My brother and I, unlike our medium-skinned parents and the rest of our family […]

A dermatologist’s advice for the best way to get rid of dark, post-acne spots

One of the more painful struggles for people with acne is the dark, pigmented spots that are left on the skin after a pimple has healed. These dark spots are often miss-characterized as “acne scars” and are clinically referred to as “post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation” (PIH). Why does hyperpigmentation develop? Dark spots (i.e. hyperpigmentation) develop when the […]

Best Ways To Deal With The Persistent Acne Problem

Acne is one of the most common dermatologic problems, and dealing with it is anything but fun. Acne knows how to be very persistent and just when you thought you got rid of it, it comes back with a vengeance. What are the leading causes of acne? The main causes of acne are genetics, hormonal […]

What is Radiesse and How does it Work?

Radiesse is an injectable derma fillip procedure used to plump wrinkled or folded areas of your skin, mostly used on the face. Radiesse is used to stimulate the collagen beneath your skin, which is naturally occurring, and it works immediately with lasting effects up to two years. Radiesse is a highly sought-after choice of dermal […]