I currently work at a dermatology clinic and one of the most common clinical diagnoses that we treat is acne scars. Acne scars are the resulting textural irregularities that are left after inflamed acne has healed. It is most likely to happen if you pick or squeeze the acne before it heals. They can also …
How To Use Vitamin C The Right Way: 5 Simple Tips
The largest organ of the body is our skin, and one of its primary functions is to protect us against environmental damage and repair damaged skin cells. The skincare industry has thousands of products on the shelves, but one of the most researched ingredients that has shown to treat and prevent skin damage is Vitamin …
Autoclaves: Why It Was Created & Its Importance In The Medical & Aesthetic Fields
Everyone has been to the dentist or a medical doctor. Some individuals may have undergone surgery, some may have gotten a treatment at a local spa, and some may have gotten a manicure and pedicure at a nail salon. Many people have gotten hair cuts at their local salon, maybe a piercing or a tattoo …
UPF Clothing: Protecting Yourself and the Ocean
This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here. In one of my prior posts, I explained the different kinds of sunscreens, the importance in understanding what SPF stands for and how to carefully choose a product that works best for you. So although you may be familiar with SPF, or Sun Protection …
Dry Vs. Dehydrated Skin: What’s the Difference?
Many people use the words “dry” and “dehydrated” interchangeably when talking about skin, however, there is a huge difference between the two. This is important to consider because by understanding the difference between the two, it will allow you to choose proper skin care products that will work best for you. Do you know what …
The Best Facial Sunscreen For This Summer + Derm Approved
Before reading this post, it’s important that you understand how to read sunscreen products. To learn more about what the numbers in front of SPF mean, what the plus signs in front of “PA” stand for, and what “SPF” and “PA” means, click here. Everyone knows that sunscreen is an important protective measure that everyone …
My Top 5 Summer Essentials for 2019
It’s been 5 years since I posted my original summer essentials list. You can read it here! However, my skin has changed since then so I now have different summer products that I currently use. I decided to make an updated list to share with everyone! This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see …
Top 5 Summer Essentials!
**You can find my updated summer essentials list here** With the warm weather finally here and beach season right around the corner, here’s a list of items that will help you look and feel your best for the season! This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here. 1: Sunscreen With the …