You’ve definitely seen the letters ‘SPF’ on your sunscreen bottle, but what about ‘PA’? The PA+ rating system is another measurement for sun protection, but what does it stand for and what do all the ‘+’ signs after it indicate? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, and measures how long you receive protection from [...]
Leave it to Kim Kardashian to try a bold beauty treatment. She revealed that she got salmon sperm injected into her face during a facial. She isn’t the only experimental celebrity, as Jennifer Aniston received the same treatment. What is This Treatment? Although the fish-sperm injections sound eccentric, they are actually popular overseas in [...]
It’s a nice day, and you’re enjoying yourself outdoors when you suddenly realize that you’re scratching your arm. Redness surrounds a raised bump under the fingers you used to leave scratch lines. Your skin feels itchier by the second. You’ve been bitten by a pesky mosquito! You notice that no one else around you has [...]
You may have heard of people using retinoids, but what are they? Retinoids are vitamin A derived compounds known for their versatile benefits on the skin’s appearance. The topical form has been proven to reduce and prevent acne scars, improve skin tone, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles by promoting the surface of skin cells [...]
The sun is out and the weather is warm...what parent doesn’t want their young children to go outside and play? However, one blistering sunburn during childhood or adolescence can nearly double a person’s risk of developing melanoma–the most serious form of skin cancer. To minimize the risk of developing skin cancer, it is critical for [...]
When it comes to skincare, we often focus on choosing the right products, maintaining a routine that best compliments our skin, and protecting our skin from the sun. However, there's one crucial aspect of skincare that doesn't always get the attention it deserves: discarding old makeup and skincare products. Why You Should Replace Old [...]
Scrolling through Instagram and TikTok to find the latest skincare trends? You may have seen a few celebrities and influencers trying the Medicube Age-R Booster-H. Hailey Bieber filmed a GRWM video on TikTok using the device to achieve glowy skin. Is this home device really effective in obtaining desirable skin? What is the Medicube [...]
Many people love shiny things, but not when it comes to oily skin. Oil produced by the skin is called sebum, and it is produced by sebaceous glands. Sebum production is influenced by stress, humidity, hormones, and genetics. More males have oil skin than females because they have larger and more active sebaceous glands. For [...]
Ultrasound technology is a portable, low-cost, and painless advancement in dermatological procedures. Using ultrasound technology in procedures provides multiple benefits that significantly elevate diagnostic accuracy, treatment efficacy, and overall patient safety during both medical and cosmetic appointments. What is Ultrasound Imaging? Ultrasound imaging provides detailed, high-resolution images of the skin layers: epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous [...]
Facial toners are readily seen in skincare routines during both the morning and at night, but is it really necessary to implement one into an already long skincare regimen? What Are Toners? Facial toners are liquid skincare products applied after cleansing to help balance the skin's pH levels. With many pH-balanced cleansers in the [...]
