Busy Mom Beauty Tips

These time-saving beauty tips will keep you looking pulled-together. EXFOLIATING FACE WASH Cleanse, tone, exfoliate and combat wrinkles all in one fell swoop—what more could you ask for? My skin is squeaky clean and has a healthy, radiant glow thanks to free radical fighting antioxidants. For an all-in-one cleanser, try Wrinkle Revenge antioxidant enhanced glycolic acid facial cleansers. BODY OIL I seriously cannot shower without it.  The second I turn off the water I slather myself head-to-toe with body oil, then I towel off.  The light oil soaks into my skin leaving it so silky soft and supremely hydrated, moisturizer becomes an...

Living with Rosacea

When living with rosacea, it's important to treat your skin gently. If you have serious redness, you might need to see a doctor, but if your case is milder, you can try altering your skin care routine. For starters, make sure to steer clear of harsh, abrasive scrubs, cleansers and masks; they can irritate your face and may damage your sensitive skin. Instead use a gentle cleanser, like Born to Be Mild to wash your face and body. To gently care for your skin, keep an eye out for products with these soothing ingredients. White and Green Teas - Just as drinking...

20 Minute Touch-ups

3 quickie beauty tricks that make a big difference in a little bit of time—no appointment required. A quick bang trim instantly breathes new life into your haircut. Providing that you don't have blunt, Anna Wintour-type bangs, which require waaay too much precision for a novice, you can easily do a quick touch-up yourself. Keep in mind that wispy bangs will yield the best results. To get started you'll need a comb and a sharp pair of straight-edged mustache or eyebrow scissors. Because wet hair stretches, always work when it's dry so that you can gauge the true length as you trim...

Chew on This: Tips to Stop Biting Your Nails

While the occasional nail biting situation is common to everyone, excessive nail biting is not only a serious nervous condition, it’s also socially unacceptable. Turning to nail biting in both stressful and monotonous situations is an emotional trigger that could also be a sign of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and even Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, something that a doctor would need to diagnose. Excessive nail biting can also lead to issues with your teeth, rigid nail beds, and even bloody or scarred finger tips. The habit can additionally leave your mouth open to host bacteria, germs, and who knows what else! Thankfully, there...

Ice - The Secret Pimple Fighter

Everyone gets pimples – no matter your age or skin type, occasionally one will sneak up on you. While there are lots of products that can help you fight the battle for clear skin (we recommend washing daily with DERMAdoctor’s Ain't Misbehavin' medicated AHA/BHA acne cleanser), nothing is foolproof. When a pimple does erupt, there's a simple, free, home-remedy you can use to help diminish the spot – ice.  Icing down a pimple can help in the following ways: Size – like any inflammation, a few minutes of ice on a pimple can help reduce the swelling, markedly shrinking your spot. Longevity –...

Safe Sun Tips: A Crash Course

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is currently the most common form of cancer in the U.S., affecting more than 2 million people each year (that's equal to the population of Nebraska!). There are more new cases of skin cancer than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer combined! The best way to enjoy your time outdoors this summer, without becoming a statistic, is to get smart and start practicing safe sun. PROTECT YOURSELF If you’re not willing to commit to spending the summer camped out under umbrella slathered in sunscreen, wearing sunglasses and a sarong, what you can do is learn...

5 Summer Hair Sins

Summer is the time when the living is easy, but the sun, surf, and humidity can be hard on your hair. Make sure you protect your strands from five of the most damaging seasonal pitfalls. SUN: Even though hair can’t develop a sunburn or suspicious moles, it doesn’t mean it’s immune to solar power. Excessive exposure can make it weak, dry and brittle—even more so if it’s chemically treated. Cover up your tresses with a sun hat whenever possible, and keep it moisturized all season with deep conditioner. CHLORINE: Chlorine is a powerful chemical that’s great for sanitizing swimming pools—but it’s not so miraculous...

Wage War on Wrinkles

Forget aging gracefully; knock out fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration and other skin woes with a five punch DERMAdoctor combination. Start your day with an exfoliating glycolic acid cleanser blended with antioxidants like Wrinkle Revenge facial cleanser. Follow with Wrinkle Revenge lift & replenish serum which has two advanced forms of moisture binding hyaluronic acid and a hyaluronic acid booster to encourage skin's natural hyaluronic acid production. Multiple antioxidants offer protection against environmental damage. Follow the serum with Wrinkle Revenge rescue & protect eye balm and facial cream. They're packed with peptides, caffeine, antioxidants and hydrating agents to help improve skin firmness and...

Banish Under Eye Circles

For those of us who are trying hard to maintain our youthful glow, we religiously wear moisturizer with SPF, gently cleanse our faces both day and night, pamper ourselves with facials, and basically do whatever it takes to keep time on our side. But the telltale sign of aging that’s hardest to compensate for? Those stubborn, charcoal-hued under eye rings. The kind that no concealer—no matter what the packaging promises—can ever properly mask. Some mornings when you look in the mirror, you swear you can see Skeletor staring right back at you. Raccoon eyes are often a by-product of thinning under-eye...

Stay All Day Makeup

Makeup can be fun to experiment with, but too often it just ends up aggravating the skin and causing acne and possibly even blackheads. To make matters worse, some makeup just won’t stay put so you end up applying additional layers of it throughout the day, which can also clog pores. There certainly are times when cosmetics can legitimately be blamed for these breakouts, but oftentimes breakouts can be due to improper cleansing of the skin. Fortunately, there are ways to make sure that your makeup looks fresh all day long while ensuring that your skin remains clean and acne-free. To...

Color Theory: The Best Shadow Shades to Bring Out your Eye Color

Every makeup has its purpose. Foundation conceals, highlighters brighten, and glosses add dimension and color, but the true window to the soul is the eyes; learn how to use color to take your eyes from basic to brilliant. Green Eyes - While brown is a neutral shade that looks good with any eye color, adding color to green eyes will truly make them pop. For daytime, try shadow shades such as gold, copper, and bronze to reflect the green eye’s true color without being overwhelming. For evening, try deep shades of purple and green to add depth to green eyes. Top...

You Are What You Eat: Five Foods for Glowing Skin

Ever hear the saying that beauty is on the inside? Well when it comes to glowing skin, nothing could be truer. While taking care of your skin and staying out of the sun certainly plays a role in creating a glowing complexion, eating the right foods can provide your skin with an inner spark that no product could rival. According to leading dermatologists, adding these five foods to your diet could be the first step to getting your glow on. Avocado - Avocados are packed with vitamins and mono unsaturated fats that when eaten in moderation, may help improve skin elasticity...

Save your Skin – Do's and Don'ts

For many budding 20-somethings, worrying about skin care seems like a useless concern. However, the way you treat your skin in your '20s will determine the way your skin looks as you grow older. Follow these tips to keep your skin glowing and gorgeous well into your golden years! Do Fake Bake - Any dermatologist will tell you that sun exposure is just about the absolute worst thing you can do to your skin. Setting aside the fact that in the past three decades more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined, sun exposure will destroy the tone...

What Ingredients are Best for Oily Skin?

Taking care of oily skin is not an easy task.  Although oily skin is largely hereditary, there are things that you can do to help alleviate it.  One of these things is to be watchful of the ingredients that are in the products you use on your face.  However, it’s hard to find just the right ones that won’t aggravate or dry it out. Here are some ingredients that you should look for in your skin care products that will help control your oily skin. First, look for the term ‘non-comedogenic’ on your skin care and cosmetic labels.  The term non-comedogenic...

Spring Nail Trends

This season is the time for renewal, and even your nails are on board for a change. Cold weather slows the growth of finger and toenails, and now that the warmer weather is blowing in, you may notice that yours start lengthening a little bit faster than they were before. Plus, brightening up your digits with a little pop of color is the quickest, easiest way to banish all memories of that long, cold, dreary winter. Whether you lacquer up at home or treat yourself to a mani/pedi spa outing with a friend, here’s a roundup of the most fashionable...

6 Tips to Avoid Unsightly Ingrown Hairs!

Ingrown hairs are unsightly bumps that are one side effect of shaving, waxing and other types of hair removal.  Ingrown hairs, which are also referred to as razor bumps, are caused when the hair becomes clogged inside of the hair follicle; in some cases, the hair grows into the skin, thus resulting in a red, irritated bump, that can be painful. Overall they’re really unappealing and can make the sufferer feel insecure. The best way to treat ingrown hairs is to avoid getting them in the first place. Here are some tips for preventing ingrown hairs: 1. Exfoliate your skin before removing...

Keratosis Pilaris

Keratosis Pilaris (KP) affects approximately 50% of the world's population. KP is a hereditary skin condition exemplified by minute, rough bumps that are often red and grater-like in texture. Since keratosis pilaris is genetically predetermined, it may not be curable, but should be controllable with proper skin treatment. Keratosis pilaris treatment is all about smoothing the bumps and reducing the red appearance. Therapy utilizing exfoliation and moisturizing, can help improve texture and color, eliminate acne-causing plugs and help your overall skin health. KP Duty dermatologist body scrub with chemical + physical medi-exfoliation acts as a chemical peel and microdermabrasion session in...

5 SUNTAN MYTHS—DEBUNKED!

Protecting your skin from harmful rays is important any time of year, but it should be a top priority in the months when the sun’s glow is most intense. But regardless of all the scary skin-cancer statistics, there are women who think their personal genetics make their skin immune, or they just tune out the SPF suggestions because they prefer the look of a bronzed glow. If you fall into either category, read on to find out why you should start safeguarding your skin. 1. I have dark skin, so I don’t need to wear sunscreen. People of all skin colors get...

Skincare No No's

Four Skincare Mistakes You May Not Realize You’re Making 1. Don't pick that blackhead! Picking at blackheads and other skin blemishes is at the top of the list. Some skincare experts say it's okay as long as you are using an extractor, clean hands, or a clean washcloth. We say no. Trying to pop blackheads increases your chances of scarring, infection, and of course, pushing the bacteria deeper into the layers of the skin. The best remedy for blackheads is patience, and keeping the skin clean with the DERMAdoctor Daily Healthy Skincare kit. 2. Don't over exfoliate! Exfoliation is beneficial indeed: It...

Common Causes of Hair Loss

So, you've noticed some hair loss? Don't get too worried yet, everyone loses hair on a daily basis. Most people lose an average of 100-200 strands per day. If it's getting noticeable, you might want to keep reading to find out some common causes of hair loss. Chances are if you are experiencing excessive hair loss, you're probably trying every product or tool on the market to get the problem to go away and retain the voluminous hair that you once knew. Well…stop! If you are using too many products on your hair, this may be a big factor in why...