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In the world of injectables and fillers, nothing lasts forever. But a new injection technique coined “chemodenervation” may be able to make your hyaluronic acid fillers last that much longer. In a report in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, using hyaluronic acid fillers with botulinum toxin may prolong the results of the filler and here’s why. […]
There’s a long list of things we’re still not “supposed” to talk about. Politics. Religion. Salary. Smoking weed. Miscarriage. Some even bristle at being asked “what do you do?” too early in the dating game. And in the beauty world, the taboo topics are plastic surgery and injectables, despite the fact that in 2015, more than 6.7 million Botox procedures were performed, […]
The front windshield of your car probably shields you from the sun’s UV-A rays as you drive, but the same may not be true for side windows, a new study finds. Experts have long known that prolonged exposure tor ultraviolet A (UV-A) rays can raise the odds for skin cancer and cataracts. Click here to read the full article. […]
How does laser works? Lasers work by generating a single wavelength of light that’s absorbed only by a single pigment. Some wavelengths target the red color of acne scars, broken capillaries and blood vessels. Others hone in on melanin, the brown-ish pigment in hair and skin, so they can both zap dark marks and remove […]
“Right around when I turned 28, I started to notice what I thought were tiny black moles popping up on my cheeks and around my eyes. As a beauty editor who is proudly obsessed with my skin-care routine, I’m always keeping an eye on new spots, whether it’s an acne scar or a skin tag, and figuring out how […]
No area seems to get as much atttention—or have as many beauty products devoted exclusively to it—as the eyes. It makes sense: The eyes are said to be the first feature people notice, and the skin around them is also sensitive and thin, making it vulnerable to a host of vexing issues. But there’s one […]
When I was a teenager I suffered from acne. It’s rarely highlighted as a big issue, but it affects a huge number of people and can cause a lot of anguish. I struggled with my dyslexia at school, but acne made everything much worse. It was hard to fit in and be confident in my […]
Ever look at an unfamiliar spot or blemish and wonder if it’s a blackhead, pimple, or sun spot? Worse, ever consider that it could be something more? To the untrained eye, unusual skin presentations can cause confusion and alarm. They can also go misdiagnosed, often not getting the attention they require. This is because many skin conditions can seem similar […]
Few things can wreck a person’s confidence like a big old pimple. It would be cruelly ironic if stressful situations — a wedding, say, or a public speaking engagement — could trigger a breakout. Unfortunately, experts say the associations between stress and acne are now well-established. “When we went into our study, we were uncertain […]
