Condition Spotlight

To get the most benefit out of regular skincare regimen follow three simple steps: cleanse, treat, and moisturize. You’re probably already familiar with cleansing and moisturizing, but what does “treating” your skin involve?

It means using serums or creams packed full of skincare superheroes like vitamin C, retinol, alpha hydroxy acid, and more. Adding a middle step in between the cleansing and moisturizing components is really important. It can make a huge difference over time and in the health of your skin and just in the appearance and the aging of your skin.

In this section you will find resources for a number of skin related issues.

Venous Eczema: Diagnosis and Treatment

Venous eczema, often referred to as gravitational eczema or stasis eczema is a skin condition affecting approximately 20 percent of adults over 70. Venous eczema can also occur in younger people if they have a Read More

3 Tips for Winter Sun Care

Don’t pack away the sunblock with your swimsuit and other summer accessories: Winter’s sun is just as dangerous as summer’s. The snow reflects the glare of the sun—and the damaging UV rays—so even if you Read More

6 Things That May Be Causing Your Acne

Acne is a skin condition that is most associated with teenagers; however, it’s never restricted to growing teens, as acne can affect anyone, at any time. Indeed, adult acne can be a serious problem for Read More

How Taking Biotin Impacts Your Health

Biotin is a B vitamin found in various food products, including eggs, oats, spinach, and mushrooms. Biotin transforms proteins, fats, and carbohydrates into energy. Biotin, is part of the B complex group of vitamins. All Read More

5 Natural Alternatives to Botox

Are you frustrated by fine lines and wrinkles making an appearance as you age? You’re not alone. That’s why botox has exploded in popularity in recent years, with “botox parties” popping up everywhere–and younger individuals Read More

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Your skin is your body’s largest organ. It covers and protects your body. Your skin

  • Holds body fluids in, preventing dehydration
  • Keeps harmful microbes out, preventing infections
  • Helps you feel things like heat, cold, and pain
  • Keeps your body temperature even
  • Makes vitamin D when the sun shines on it

Acne is one of the most researched skin topics. When you have acne, you have clogged pores. To clear acne, you want to unclog those pores. If you apply anything that contains oil, you’ll likely clog your pores again. Clogged pores can lead to more breakouts. Acne can last a long time. Most teenage boys who have acne will continue to have breakouts until they are 20 to 25 years old. A teenage girl can expect her acne to last into her 20s or longer. About 5% of women continue to have acne in their 40s.

Anything that irritates, clogs, or inflames your skin can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, burning, and itching. Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup, and certain diseases and immune system problems can cause rashes, hives, and other  conditions. Many of these problems, such as acne, also affect your appearance.

Do you try to scrub away blemishes and excess oil? Have you ever popped a pimple to get rid of it quickly? While it may seem that you’ll get clearer skin, what you’re doing is irritating it.

Years of research have proven that any time you irritate your skin, you can get more breakouts. Gentle care care works best.