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An Exciting New Product: Skinceuticals Phloretin CF 2008-06-02 23:32:07 If you read my blog enough, you know that I am a diehard Skinceuticals CE Ferulic junkie. I would probably inject, inhale, and snort the $128 serum if it were possible to do so. (And yes, this is me being sarcastic, haha.)
So imagine my surprise when I discovered that Skinceuticals has [...]
How to Get Rid of Sunburn 2008-06-05 19:39:40 Okay, so I’m not going to sit here and start on a big lament about how a single sunburn puts you at an increased risk for skin cancer. Or about how sunburn only occurs after your cells are already damaged. Nope, not going to do that. ;-) What I am here to write a full [...]
FutureDerm Picks The Best of the Beauty Blogs: Week of June 7 2008-06-07 21:07:39 Back again by popular demand, DUN DUN, it’s the return of the best of the beauty blogs this week!
This week’s favorite 5 posts, in no particular order:
Beauty
’s Spot reviews Murad Age Reform AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser. Based on her review and the ingredients list at Amazon.com, the cleanser sure does seem like one you shouldn’t [...] Read more:Blogs
Product Review: M Lab Anti-Aging Day Treatment SPF 15 2008-06-09 11:51:42 I’m all about high concentrations of potent ingredients in skin care formulations. So when I heard about M Lab products, formulated with “unprecedented levels — 45-74% — of clinically active ingredients,” I was pretty excited.
It turns out there is both good news and a little bit of bad news. The good news is, [...] Read more:Aging
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Spotlight On: Lipomassage by Endermologie and Other Cellulite Treatments 2008-06-11 01:21:18 Apparently, even some Victoria’s Secret models have cellulite. (But then again, who knows if this is Photoshopped anyway? )
With swimsuit season under way, cellulite treatments fly off the shelves. One dermatological procedure that is popular is Lipomassage by Endermologie. According to Dr. Leslie Baumann’s textbook Cosmetic Dermatology, Endermologie entails the [...] Read more:Spotlight
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Controversy: Why Natural Skin Care Isn’t Always Better 2008-06-12 00:07:43 Recently, I have been receiving a lot of e-mails from women who are dedicated to only using products that are all-natural or completely free of chemical preservatives. From my reading, while I acknowledge that some ingredients, like sodium lauryl sulfate, are known to cause skin irritation in many patients, other ingredients, like parabens, have [...] Read more:Controversy
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Product Review: Skin Scientifica T’Fivve Anti-Aging Eye Repair Serum 2008-06-14 00:44:06 Being a beauty blogger has its perks: for one, you have to try lots of products! Of course, being a beauty blogger also has its detriments: you have to try lots of products, and some of these products are not always good for my normal, but somewhat sensitive, skin.
That’s why I was happy to come [...] Read more:Aging
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This Just In: Why Stress Destroys Your Skin 2008-06-14 23:17:09 Although I’m only 23, I’ve noticed that stressful events make my skin look dull, thinner, and, well, just older. But I was recently curious as to whether or not science stands behind my findings, or if stress just makes you think your skin is aging.
Truth is, science verifies that stress accelerates skin’s rate of aging. [...]
Which to Choose: Skinceuticals CE Ferulic or Phloretin CF? 2008-06-16 22:30:18 After a few days of using Skinceuticals’ new Phloretin CF instead of my beloved Skinceuticals CE Ferulic,
I have come to a surprising decision on what works best: using both together!
After speaking to a friend in the beauty business, it was suggested that perhaps Skinceuticals manufactured Phloretin CF without vitamin E so that CE Ferulic [...]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Botox™ (and then some) 2008-06-17 22:51:10 Photo source: DailyMail.co.uk
Botox™ is an increasingly common phenomenon in American society. From celebrities to CEOs, supermodels to soccer moms, women to men, everybody is looking, well, a little less crinkly and a lot more smooth lately.
Thankfully, lots of great information is available on Botox. Here, I share everything I believe the savvy patient would want [...] Read more:Everything
How to Get a Derm to Look at Your Mole 2008-06-18 22:16:10 Photo courtesy Fitsugar.com
Yes, this is a serious post! According to the July 2008 issue of Oprah magazine, a recent study found that dermatologists’ median wait time for the evaluation of a mole is about 25 days, while the wait for Botox injections is 8 days. In other words, if you need a dermatologist to look [...]
Product Review: Boots No. 7 Restore and Renew Serum 2008-07-01 02:24:55 According to some sources, like the July 2008 issue of Oprah magazine, for instance, women can’t get enough of Boots
No. 7 Restore
and RenewSerum
($21.99, Amazon.com). Previously only available in Great Britain, Americans are loving the hydrating and smoothing texture of this serum.
Unfortunately, there is good news and bad news. The good news [...]
Spotlight On: Diamond Facials - Sponsored by Abazias.com 2008-06-29 23:19:29 According to VH1, diamond facials are a favorite of beauty Kate Winslet. Praised by Ayurvedic principles for their ability to “oxygenate and purify the skin,” the diamond facial supposedly gives a glow to skin, although it may be too harsh for those with sensitive skin.
In a diamond facial, a licensed dermatologist or aesthetician uses a [...] Read more:Spotlight
Spotlight On: Bearberry 2008-06-28 23:08:18 I am sorry for not writing for a few days…I took a few days off from this and my day job ( ), and now I feel better, relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready to talk skin care!
With that said, an exciting new ingredient for hyperpigmentation is bearberry, derived from a type of dwarf shrub rumored [...] Read more:Spotlight
Are Popular Dermatological Procedures Worth the Cost? 2008-06-24 21:37:18 Dermatological procedures are often criticized due to their high cost. Indeed, spending thousands of dollars on a single procedure is simply out of the question for many patients, particularly with the skyrocketing costs of gas, food, and energy. However, one may also argue that just a few procedures now can put off wrinkling, [...] Read more:Worth
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What Your Nails Can Tell You About Your Health 2008-06-23 21:19:20 One of the biggest indicators of good (or bad) health may be literally right in front of you all day. According to to The Prescription for Nutritional Healing, the nails can indicate a slew of health conditions:
A hangnail may be indicative of a lack of protein, folic acid, or vitamin C.
A white band on the [...] Read more:Health
FutureDerm Picks the Best of the Beauty Blogs: Week of June 21 2008-06-21 23:19:13 It’s that time again: I review the best of the beauty blogs of the past two weeks, so you don’t have to. ;-) Here goes:
Beauty
Junkie in S.F. reviews Clean and Clear new Soft In-Shower Facial ($13.07 for two, Amazon.com). The facial contains the potent AHA glycolic acid in fair concentration, plus green tea to [...] Read more:Blogs
FutureDerm.com’s July Giveaway with Schick Quattro and Spin Lash! 2008-06-20 21:59:27 FutureDerm.com is proud to be a partner in sponsoring two awesome new contests!
The first contest is a giveaway for one of five free SchickQuattro
for Women razors! Schick Quattro for Women is an excellent razor because it features dual conditioning strips with aloe, four blades, a pivoting head, and a no-slip grip for an [...]
Announcing the Winner of the FutureDerm and Skinmedix.com $500 Skin Care Giveaway! 2008-06-19 21:27:35 Congratulations to the winner of the $500 FutureDerm.com giveaway, Danielle Fitzgerald! Danielle’s comment on May 23, 2008 was assigned a number, which was selected at random today at noon. Danielle will receive $500 in skin care products from Skinmedix.com! Congratulations to Danielle! :-) And a special thank you to [...] Read more:Skin Care
Product Review: NARS Balancing Foaming Cleanser and Hydrating Moisture Cream 2008-07-14 20:05:53 I apologize for not posting for a few days. I got promoted at work and got a puppy, so I have been very busy!
With that said, I was ecstatic to recently try NARS Balancing
Foaming Cleanser
and Hydrating Moisture Cream
. Designed to be both luxurious and effective, the duo claims to be packed [...]
Dear FutureDerm… 2008-07-09 22:13:33 I’d like to know your skincare regime. What do YOU use in the morning and night? Additional information on why you use your products is appreciated. Thanks -Ben
Dear Ben,
Thank you for your e-mail. Here is my regime:
Morning
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser - a basic cleanser that many dermatologists love!
Skinceuticals Phloretin CF - with the new antioxidant [...]
Announcing the Winners of the July FutureDerm.com Giveaway! 2008-07-08 23:54:02 Congratulations to Lauren L. and Hil’Leisha Anderson, winners of the FutureDerm.com and Schick Quattro July giveaway! Lauren L. and Hil’Leisha will each receive a Schick Quattro razor.
Congratulations to sofi76, ruby, Zahra, AliGrace, and Pam, winners of the FutureDerm.com and Spin Lash July giveaway! Each of these five women will receive a Spin Lash mascara.
Congratulations! Sta Read more:Winners
Product Review: Aveda Green Science Skin Care 2008-07-08 23:27:07 Although the question as to whether or not there are definite advantages for natural skin care is still open, Aveda’s new GreenScience
Skin Care makes a strong case for the natural side of things. Aveda’s new line combines scientifically proven plant-derived ingredients with natural production methods (wind power!) and packaging to create a truly [...]
Spotlight On: Moringa 2008-07-06 23:29:28 Moringa is more than just a fun word to say…(aaaaaaay Moringa!), it is also an incredible new ingredient for skin care fanatics. According to the August 2008 issue of Lucky magazine, the flowers, leaves, and roots of moringa are edible and the oil of moringa is “an amazing moisturizer and antioxidant…it leaves hair shinier, [...] Read more:Spotlight
What Your Mother Never Told You About That Scar… 2008-07-04 22:30:58 (This is not me. Thanks.)
1…Massage it when it’s new, according to Dr. Zoe Draelos, M.D., renowned North Carolina-based dermatologist. Draelos tells Self, “When a wound is pinkish in color as it heals, you can minimize the chances of a scar by gently massaging it…the stimulation helps align the collagen underneath the blemish for a [...]
Quick Question: Why Did the FDA Ban Eyelash Growth Extender? 2008-07-03 20:31:13 Photo source: Beaut.ie
A good question. According to reports by the FDA issued in February 2008, 12682 applicator tubes of the original formulation of Jan Marini Intervention Eyelash (about $2 million in product) was seized due to the product’s inclusion of bimatoprost. According to the FDA, exposure to bimatoprost increases pressure within the eye (intraocular pressure) [...] Read more:Quick
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Product Review: Bioelements Recovery Serum 2008-07-01 21:53:01 I don’t usually use a makeup primer (hey, I’m 23, I usually figure, why bother?). At the same time, however, I was lured when I recently discovered Bioelements RecoverySerum
for Dry to Normal Skin ($62.00, Amazon.com), and addicted after. The product made my sensitive/normal skin appear very smooth and dewy, even under make-up.
The secret [...]
Spotlight On: Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids 2008-07-27 23:31:38 Although fish and flaxseed have always been considered healthy, there seems to be more talk than ever about the benefits of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. And for good reason: more and more research seems to indicate that these fatty acids are good not only for your skin, but also for your brain, circulation, heart, and [...] Read more:Spotlight
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Spotlight On: Royal Jelly 2008-07-25 11:57:19 One of the newest ingredients to hit the mainstream market is royal jelly. A honeybee secretion produced by young worker bees, royal jelly has recently gained popularity due to claims that the ingredient is very hydrating and may demonstrate some antioxidant activity. According to the Journal of Biological Chemistry, the active extract in royal jelly, [...] Read more:Spotlight
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