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Big Honors for FutureDerm! 2008-04-14 14:33:41 FutureDerm.com is really proud to have been selected for Alltop.com, a collection of “all the top” stories from the web. Alltop.com was created by Nononina, the authors of Truemors, amongst others. The Nononina CEO, Guy Kawasaki, is the author of The Art of the Start, and writes a monthly column for Entrepreneur [of [...] Read more:Honors
Spotlight On: Argan Oil 2008-04-13 18:40:28
Do I sense a hot new ingredient? In the May 2008 issue of Elle, one of my favorite derms, Dr. Leslie Baumann, reports, “Unlike other exotic resources such as caviar and marine algae, argan oil offers the best of both worlds…It’s an antiager and it’s eco-friendly.” Dubbed ‘the gold of Morocco,’ argan oil contains essential [...] Read more:Spotlight
Want Better, Clearer Skin? See the Light. - TheBeautyBrains.com and FutureDerm.com 2008-04-11 09:59:21 Editor’s Note
For today’s post on LED light treatments, acne, and increased skin firmness, I am proud to say that one of my favorite blogs, TheBeautyBrains.com, teamed up with FutureDerm.com and published our post on their site too! TheBeautyBrains is written by a group of cosmetic scientists, whom I like to think of like Mythbusters [...]
Product Review: Sexy Smile by Dr. Pia Lieb 2008-04-09 23:43:58 What better to match great skin than a sexy smile? Dr. Pia Lieb’s Sexy Smile
2-in-1 lip gloss and tooth whitener ($17.10, Amazon.com) gives you a sexy smile and soft, shiny lips. Used on the go up to six times per day, Sexy Smile claims that it can make your smile “up to [...]
Book Review: Beyond Botox by Ben and Howard Kaminsky 2008-04-08 22:44:29 Beyond Botox ($3.96 softcover, $16.49 hardcover, Amazon.com) reveals non-surgical strategies for getting anti-aging results without the Botox. Written by Ben Kaminsky, a chemist for B. Kamins, and Howard
Kaminsky, the CEO of B. Kamins, the book details diet and topical skin care treatments to improve your health and vitality, not to the exclusion of [...]
Product Review: Weleda Skin Food 2008-04-07 23:07:29
Weleda Skin Food ($10.00, Amazon.com) has been receiving a lot of attention lately as an all-natural, highly effective moisturizer. Chocked full of natural plant and seed oils, Weleda Skin Food sounds like it should make all-natural devotees happy…but does it?
Sunflower Seed Oil
Sunflower seed oil appears to replace dry skin’s fatty acid deficiency. According to a [...]
Want Results from Your Anti-Aging Cleanser? 2008-04-06 23:26:50 Photo Source: JoeSchedule.com
Rub it in for at least a minute before rinsing.
That’s the advice from renowned dermatologist Dr. David Bank in the January 2008 issue of Health magazine. Apparently, using cleansers for less time doesn’t let the beneficial ingredients bind to the skin at their full capacity.
I’ve often questioned the efficacy of a [...] Read more:Aging
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Cool New Offer from Sephora! 2008-04-05 23:33:39 Buy anything now from Sephora
.com only and get this awesome lip gloss ring when you enter GLOSSRING as the coupon code at checkout (while supplies last)! Although I personally don’t think it looks like it’s worth $30 like the ad says, it is a cute ring that would look sharp with a black [...] Read more:Offer
Product Review: Kate Somerville ExfoliKate 2008-04-16 00:14:42 Are you equipped with sensitive skin but desirous of your tough-skinned friend’s post-exfoliated glow? Ah, join the club. After a recent bout with self-induced contact dermatitis (I try too many products, what can I say!), I recovered and stumbled upon Kate Somerville ExfoliKate ($85.00, Amazon.com). Filled with gentle fruit enzymes and hydrating [...]
Product Review: Snapple Antioxidant Water 2008-04-17 18:39:19 Sometimes, a girl can only drink so much Gatorade. That’s why I was excited as an avid runner (and skin care enthusiast, in case you haven’t noticed ) to discover Snapple Antioxidant
Water. Available in seven tasty flavors, the water includes antioxidants, vitamins, and electrolytes to replenish the body after a workout and - [...]
This Just In: Bath and Body Works’ Newest Scent! 2008-04-17 13:45:17 Looking for a fresh new fragrance this spring? If you love a rich, yet sweet floral, I highly recommend Bath and Body Works
’ new Blushing Cherry Blossom ($11.00 for the body cream, BathandBodyWorks.com).
Don’t be expecting a fragrance with just fruity notes or cherries. In fact, the fragrance reminds me of a sweet, [...] Read more:Scent
Quick Question: Does a $5 moisturizer have any benefit? 2008-04-18 18:31:43
Curel Continuous Comfort is $3.99 on Drugstore.com
The answer is yes, according to Dr. Frederic Brandt in this month’s Real Simple magazine. Even the most basic moisturizer
hydrates, giving the skin a chance to rest. By doing so, you help maintain collagen production over time, according to Dr. Brandt. This keeps the skin firmer and younger [...] Read more:benefit
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Product Review: Eyliplex-2 Eye Lift + Circle Reducer 2008-04-18 18:01:21 Every once in a while, a product comes along that just looks so cool, you know it’s going to be a hit. That’s the case with Eyliplex-2 Eye Lift + Circle
Reducer ($34.99 on sale, Kohl’s.com). Complete with side-by-side jars for day and night creams, your eyes never have an excuse to [...]
Product Review: Good Skin All Bright Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 30 2008-04-18 14:13:12
If you pick up one thing in Kohl’s Beauty Department, make it All Bright
Moisturizing Sunscreen
SPF 30 ($12.00, Kohl’s.com). The sunscreen brightens the skin with glucosamine, and is one of the cheapest sources of vitamin C & vitamin E (one of my favorite combinations!), firming peptides, and effective sun protection out there. As an [...]
Quick Question: What Can I Use When My Skin Reacts to Idebenone? 2008-04-17 20:30:38 The Concern
Dear Nicki,
I have been using idebenone for the past two weeks. Unfortunately, I have noticed that my skin has been getting red and irritated, but I want a superior antioxidant treatment. Can you recommend some for me?
-R
The response
Ahh, yes, irritation from idebenone. This is not at all uncommon - I [...] Read more:Question
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Splurge of the Month: RéVive Skincare Filtre de Soleil SPF 45 2008-04-19 14:59:18 Photo source Wmagazine.com
As a college student, I am all-too-aware of the cost of skin care products. At the same time, however, a product comes along every once in a while that makes me open my wallet. That’s the case with the new RéVive Filtre de Soleil
SPF 45 ($130.00, RéViveSkincare
.com).
The highlight of [...] Read more:Month
What Age Should Women Get Botox? FutureDerm Readers Weigh In… 2008-04-18 22:12:19 Three weeks ago, I asked readers what age they think is appropriate for a woman to start getting Botox. The results are in:
38 percent (the majority) think women should wait until 35;
24 percent think they’re ready at 25 (surprising!);
18 percent think it is best to wait until 45;
10 percent think 55;
…and only 10 [...] Read more:Weigh
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4 Steps to a Perfect Summer Self-Tan 2008-04-21 20:26:03
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If you’re anything like I used to be, you may be savvy when it comes to sunscreen and moisturizers, but when it comes to self-tanning, fuhgedaboutit. :-) Luckily, I have done my research, and come up with the following fail-proof self-tanning guide (let me know what you think!):
Step 1. While you’re in the [...] Read more:Perfect
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How Do Self Tanners Work? 2008-04-21 00:10:24 One excellent self tanner: Clinique Self Sun Face, $18.50, Amazon.com
Self tanners are like the Alfred Hitchcock of the skin care world: they are very popular, yet they work in mysterious ways. However, recently, I decided to uncover the secrets of the self tanner, and I thought that it might be interesting to share.
Most [...]
Product Review: Hydroxatone 2008-04-25 20:16:19 Image source: Urbane-Nutrition.com
Ah, skin care products from infomercials. Some, like Pro-Activ, are pretty quality. Others (which shall not be named here) get sued for false advertising and claims. So it’s hard to know which products just sound quality and which are the real deal. Which brings me to Hydroxatone ($69.95, Urbane-Nutrition.com). [...]
How To Get Rid of Dark Circles 2008-04-24 20:35:15 Ah, dark circles. Your mouth may be able to lie to the boss and tell her you’re well-rested, but the undereye area always tells all about your late nights. That is, until you discover a few well-researched secrets from the mouths of dermatologists… Dark circles are not entirely understood, but are most [...]
How to Get Rid of Crow’s Feet 2008-04-23 19:49:05 Image source: Milwent.com
Crow’s feet are amongst the most complained about wrinkles on a patient’s face. And for good reason: “Crow’s-feet are usually the earliest wrinkles to appear on a woman’s face,” says dermatologist Debra Price, M.D., clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Miami School of Medicine and a dermatologist in [...]
The Best Sunglasses I Have Ever Owned: Oakley Eternal 2008-04-23 18:41:19
I love a good bargain, so I’ve always just grabbed $5 sunglasses at my local mall. Still, as an avid sun-protective clothing devotee, I was beyond ecstatic when a reader sent me OakleyEternalSunglasses
($120.00, Oakley.com) for review.
I’ve often wondered if more expensive sunglasses are better. In 2006, the Journal of the American Academy [...]
Product Review: John Frieda Frizz Ease Weather Works Shampoo, Conditioner, and Serum 2008-04-23 18:13:07
Recently, a reader sent me John Frieda Frizz Ease Weather Works
products to try. Formulated with dimethicone, a type of silicone, the product is unique because it is designed to “keep the moisture in” while still keeping “unwanted moisture out.” But how well does the product work? FutureDerm investigates, with the help of her awesome [...] Read more:Conditioner
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Graduated! 2008-04-27 22:47:58 First picture: After the ceremony with roses from my parents. Second picture: With my dad, in my cap and gown.
Today I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in the Biological Sciences, a B.A. in Physics/Astronomy, and a minor in Chemistry. Although my final grades haven’t been posted yet, [...]
Say “Yes Yes” to No! No! 2008-04-29 18:38:22 What better way to start summer than with a fresh hair removal system? The No! No! system ($250.00, Sephora.com) is a system that uses a heat technology known as Thermicon to remove hair. Thermicon is a technology developed by Radiancy that may be summarized best in three almost-simultaneous steps:
First contact. In first [...]
Spotlight On: Spin Traps - Phenyl Butyl Nitrone 2008-04-29 14:44:13 Every once in a while, a skin care ingredient comes along that I am really excited about. That is the case with spin traps, also known as phenyl butyl nitrone. According to Dr. Cheryl Burgess’ Cosmetic Dermatology, spin traps are a ‘new’ form of antioxidant that have the ability to catch an electron [...] Read more:Spotlight
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