A young woman asked me this week why she bruises so easily on her legs. I get this question in clinic (as well as at my dinner table) a lot. Continue reading Why Do Women Bruise More Easily Than Men?
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Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is a popular natural ingredient used in skin care cosmetics. There are two mechanisms by which it can affect your skin. First, vitamin C is an essential component for collagen synthesis. Without adequate vitamin C, the collagen in your skin would be malformed and your . . . → Read More: Vitamin C and Skin Care Should I use different moisturizers for different body parts? Yes. You wouldn’t use shampoo to wash your hands, so don’t use the same moisturizer on your face that you use on your feet. For your face, which is more delicate and often less tolerant to heavy moisturizers, try Oil of Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum for women . . . → Read More: How to Moisturize Properly (and Save Money)
Garlic is a member of the onion family and has been used for medicinal purposes since the times of the pharaohs of Egypt. There are a few studies linking garlic to skin care. In one study, ajoene, a component of garlic, produced a clinical response in patients with basal cell carcinoma skin cancer. It was . . . → Read More: Garlic Treaments for Skin Problems Cooler, dry air has hit San Diego, and it is making my patients’ skin dry. Many tell me that their skin remains scaly and itchy despite moisturizing daily. The best advice I can give is to teach them to moisturize properly. The first question I ask is: Are you using a lotion or a cream? The . . . → Read More: Should I Use a Lotion or a Cream for Dry Skin? |
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