Many of us face the challenge of uneven skin tone when the sun comes out in full force. As much as we enjoy the beautiful warm sunlight, we don’t particularly love a splotchy complexion. Typical cosmetic approaches to fading hyperpigmentation can leave the skin photosensitive, which in turn undermines the benefits when avoiding the sun […]
Tag: sun damage
Top sunscreen protection myths.
In the moment when we’re enjoying the warmth and comfort of the sun, or basking in the bronzed glow in our skin, we’re not thinking about the long-term health consequences of prolonged sun exposure. Unfortunately, as educated as we are about sun damage, the allure of a tan seems to outweigh the possibility of developing […]
Treating and preventing sun damage.
Our understanding and knowledge of the part the sun plays in skin aging is still in its infancy. It was only a few years ago that findings from an Australian study showed that the daily application of sunscreen can slow the aging process. Considering that protecting our skin from the sun as an age prevention […]
Vitamin A 101 | The benefits of this powerful skincare ingredient.
With the arrival of fall and winter our focus turns towards a key skincare ingredient that should be a part of your winter routine – vitamin A, also known as retin-A, retinol and retinoic acid. This powerful skincare ingredient has many benefits for skin health. Here we explain the ins and outs of this anti-aging […]
Understanding laser and light treatments.
It seems like everyone is talking about laser treatments these days. But with so many different kinds of lasers and treatments available it can be hard to filter out the noise and select the right option for your unique concern. Lasers offer an amazing skin intervention, offering patients dramatic results to many of their most […]
Treatments for sun damage.
With fall on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about what summer has done to our skin. Even with diligent application of sunscreen, our skin can still experience a moderate amount of UV exposure—and UV exposure means sun damage. Sun damage can present in a number of ways; besides a tan (which we all […]