The phrase "beauty sleep" is commonly thrown around as a reason for extra sleep. However, there is validity in the saying "beauty sleep". Beauty sleep allows you to look refreshed and rejuvenated. There is also science behind how sleeping impacts the skin and your health. Appearance from Sleep Deprivation In a sleep study done in [...]
Skin Boosters Skin boosters are injectables that enhance the skin's appearance. Treatment results include augmented skin volume and diminished wrinkle lines. With the skin naturally aging from reduced collagen production and reactive oxygen species breaking down antioxidants in the tissues, skin boosters are applied to intervene in those processes by fortifying the extracellular environment. Based [...]
Hybrid fillers are a fascinating trend in aesthetic medicine, offering a unique combination of hyaluronic acid (HA) and collagen-stimulating agents in one treatment. By blending these two components, hybrid fillers provide both instant hydration and volume as well as longer-term skin rejuvenation. What Are Hybrid Fillers? At their core, hybrid fillers combine HA, known for [...]
Skin, the body’s largest organ, is as diverse as the people it belongs to. Across ethnicities, unique physiological characteristics make each individual’s skin care needs distinct. Understanding subtle differences in skin structure and function can help us better tailor dermatologic care and product recommendations for everyone. What Makes Skin Unique Across Ethnicities? Although there is [...]
It’s almost SUMMER! You know what that means. It’s time to think about gearing up for fall marathon training. Chicago. NYC. Berlin. Marine Corps. So, lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement. However, please don’t forget your sunscreen. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime—don’t let it be you! Who should wear Sunscreen? [...]
