Monthly Archives: February 2009

Skin Resurfacing

As we age, the outer layer of dead skin becomes thicker, making our skin appear dull and grey, and worsening the appearance of lines and wrinkles. There are various techniques available to remove the outer layer of sundamaged skin to … Continue reading

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Skin Care

We are all born with smooth, baby-soft skin. As we age, our skin is subject to numerous conditions that change the texture of young beautiful skin. INTRINSIC aging occurs as a consequence of chronological aging. But up to 90% of … Continue reading

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Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder which can cause a flushed face with red bumps on the cheeks, nose and forehead. It currently affects about 13 million Americans, and this number is expected to increase significantly as the baby boomer … Continue reading

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Botox

For anyone who wants to look younger and less lined and wrinkled but without surgery, Botox injections are the way to go. Many of the wrinkles in our face are due to overactive muscles whose repeated contractions cause the frown … Continue reading

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Update on Acne

Acne is a very common disorder of the sebaceous glands. Although there are many different factors responsible for acne, some of the main characteristics or causes include an increase in sebum production, inflammation in the glands, and the proliferation of … Continue reading

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Latisse is here!

If you have been dreaming of long, beautiful lashes, your dream has come true.  Latisse is produced by Allergan, the makers of Botox and Juvederm. Latisse was developed to grow your own lashes and makes them thicker, darker, and longer. If … Continue reading

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Lose weight with green tea

A study in the February issue of the Journal of Nutrition at Tufts University showed that green tea may help people lose weight. The study looked at 123 obese adults who all ate about the same amount of daily calories. … Continue reading

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Resveratrol and anti-aging

A recent isuue of Men’s Health had an article about David Sinclair. He is a scientist at Harvard University studying mitochondria, which are responsible for the energy of all the cells in our bodies. Mitochondria work by transforming nutrients that … Continue reading

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