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Is Applying Sunscreen Before or After Your Moisturizer Better?

by kelly / March, 21 2018 01:30
No matter what you gotta wear sunscreen everyday. It’s by far the best thing you can do for your skin. As Dr. Samer Jaber of Washington Square Dermatology explains so eloquently: “It doesn’t matter how much money you spend on oils or retinol and vitamin C. If you’re not getting good sun protection, you’re wasting your money.” [More]

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Snowing Sunscreen? Yup, Science Says it’s True

by kelly / February, 21 2018 01:30
It’s a place where you can find free sunscreen everyday. Ok maybe it’s not a place you can actually get to, well at least not in this lifetime. Via its Hubble Space Telescope NASA recently discovered a planet outside our solar system where it “snows” sunscreen. The planet rains down titanium dioxide, which is one of two mineral sunscreen ingredients (the other mineral sunscreen ingredient is zinc oxide). [More]

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Four Winter Skin Care Mistakes

by kelly / January, 3 2018 01:30
Winter is in full effect and that bitter cold can be tough on the skin. Don’t let it get to you - avoid these four mistakes to keep your skin looking great. Plus, what better time to right any skin care wrongs than the New Year! [More]

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The ONE Skin Care Must for Holiday Travel

by kelly / November, 29 2017 01:30
Before you hit the road this holiday season make sure you pack the most important skin care essential – sunscreen. Why? Well if you’re traveling by plane, train or automobile you’re racking up the sun damage and wrinkle causing UV. [More]

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Are You Using Your Skin Care Products in the Right Order?

by kelly / November, 15 2017 01:30
Does the order you apply your skin care products really matter? Yes if you want to get the most out of them. You just paid good money for these products so why not get them to work properly altogether. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)... [More]

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4 Tips to Keep Your Skin Looking Fantastic for National Healthy Skin Month

by kelly / November, 8 2017 01:30
Your skin is your body’s largest organ and an immediate reflection of your health. So it’s important to take good care of it! Since it’s National Healthy Skin Month, what better time than now to think about how to keep skin looking great. Here are four easy ways to get your skin in tiptop shape brought to you in part by the American Academy of Dermatology and us. [More]

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5 Tips: How the World’s Top Cyclists Prevent Skin Cancer

by kelly / October, 25 2017 01:30
No one is invincible to skin cancer. From the best athletes to the weekend warrior, it can happen to anyone. Recently top cyclists Luis "Lucho" Herrera announced that he contracted skin cancer due to sun exposure over the course of his career. Luis was one of the first South Americans to win one of the three major European cycling tours. Now he’s an advocate for sun protection. So the next time you embark on a long bike ride remember these 5 key tips. [More]

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The Lazy Person’s Guide to Skin Care

by kelly / October, 11 2017 01:30
The 10-step Korean skin care process seems to be all the rage – but really, who has time for that? We all lead busy lives. So what are the essentials to keep your skin glowing while doing the least amount possible? All it really takes is three steps practiced year-round... [More]

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SPF Makeup – Enough Protection for the Fall?

by kelly / October, 4 2017 01:30
The immediate answer to this age-old question - makeup with SPF is not enough to protect you. So why the confusion? Well, summer is over and you might be thinking that you can remove sunscreen from your skin care routine but dermatologists urge you to rethink this decision. [More]

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Despite What Tom Brady Says, Drinking Water Does Not Prevent Sunburn

by Will / September, 27 2017 01:30
Tom Brady - yes, the famous Patriots quarterback - has a new book out. In it, he covers a lot including a suggestion that drinking water is a good way to protect your skin from sunburn. Um…can we just say no? Tom is a great quarterback but he is not a healthcare expert. [More]

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