Skin is the biggest organ in our body and definitely one of the most important ones (1). As we grow older, our skin requires more attention and it gets a bit more difficult to be protected. Using facial and moisturizing creams may be essential so you manage to keep your skin hydrated, but following a healthy diet is much more important (2). A diet, which contains the required … [Read more...]
Red Algae: A Miraculous Skin Booster
The red algae, or Rhodophyta are one of the oldest groups of eukaryotic algae. Approximately 5% of the red algae occur in freshwater environments. Several species are important food crops, in particular members of the genus Porphyra, variously known as nori (Japan), gim (Korea), or laver (Britain). Dulse (Palmaria palmata) is another important British species. These … [Read more...]
Top Ways To Help Your Skin Recover From The Winter
Winters can sometimes be tiresome for our skin and moving out of them, one might feel the need to rejuvenate their skin. We recently had a chat with Dr. Kelly Sullivan, a preeminent Board-certified plastic surgeon at Annapolis-based Sullivan Surgery & Spa. Lets hear her expert advice for helping your skin recover from the winter. Common Skin Problems During … [Read more...]
Fractionated Carbon Dioxide C02 Laser For Skin Rejuvenation
Fractionated or "pixilated" carbon dioxide (CO2) laser treatment are one of the latest advances in non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatments. According to many doctors, this skin-resurfacing treatment combines the effectiveness of traditional carbon dioxide lasers (long thought to be the gold standard in wrinkle removal) with a new application technique, which delivers … [Read more...]
Top 20 Skin-Care Questions Answered!
Skin Care questions answered by Experts 1. Age spots Q "I've noticed 'liver spots' appearing on the back of my hands. How are they caused - and how can I get rid of them? " A Many people find these light-to-dark brown patches appearing on the back of their hands as they grow older. They can also appear on other areas, such as the forehead and temples. They're caused by an … [Read more...]
