Which moisturizers are good?
Oops - I need to fix that don't I. And I need to update the products generally - I'll do that in Sept-Oct. Thanks for letting me know. I do use a moisturizer but I vary it summer to winter and by...
View ArticleDo I need to change my moisturizer for different seasons?
That depends on where you live and how oily you are. If your weather really doesn't change much with the seasons, than probably not. On the otherhand, if you have dryer skin and live in a climate...
View ArticleProducts for the eye area?
Try the SkinCeuticals Eye Balm - just the plain one. Here is a list of some of my other favorite eye creams. Or, for something really basic, Cetaphil or CeraVe Cream (not the lotions). Dr. I
View ArticleThings to Do for your Skin in Fall
Fall is a good time to:Get a light peel or a microdermabrasion to help slough off those old cells.See Dr. Irwin's article on Microdermabrasion and Light Peels Think about any laser work you might want...
View ArticleQuick Fix for Holiday Skin Stress
With the extra late nights, food, alcohol, and general holiday stress, many people's skin looks less than great. Besides the obvious of drinking a ton of water, a little more sleep (try a nap before...
View ArticleWhy Paula Begoun and I occasionally disagree on products!
Okay, so first of all, I absolutely love Paula and her work and she and I agree much of the time on products. We do disagree sometimes though and here's why. I'll try to explain it. Paula's group (she...
View ArticleSweatproof and Heatproof Your Make Up
When humidity and heat are high, getting makeup to stay on is tough. Here are some tips: Reduce, eliminate or chang [...]
View ArticleTinted Sunscreen or Tinted Moisturizer with Sunscreen?
There are two main differences. For starters, the quality of the active sunscreen ingredients in the tinted moisturizers isn't good. They block UVB but not much UVA. The tinted sunscreens often have...
View ArticleSkin Care Tips for Dry Winter Faces
All of us get dryer as we get older, and winter makes it worse. Here are some tips: 1) Never over wash - take your makeup off at night with a gentle cleanser and just use water in the morning, if...
View ArticleMen and Skin Care
If you do only one thing for your skin, moisturize every day after your bath, shower or shave! Even my husband didn't believe it until he started moisturizing every day after the shower. You don't...
View ArticleWhat should I use post work out on my skin?
Glad you asked this and it depends somewhat on what time of day you work out. You don't need to reapply the sunscreen if you work out late in the day or when it's dark clearly. As for washing, just...
View ArticleHow Much Hydration Does Skin Really Need?
Hydration is more complex than you think. In general, plain water is what you need to drink for hydration. It's better than soft drinks, including "diet," with too much sugar and too many...
View ArticleHow to Pick the Best Moisturizer
First, think about 3 things: dry vs. oily vs. "normal", acne prone or not, and the climate you live in. The second one is easy - if you are acne prone make sure your moisturizers say "noncomedogenic"...
View ArticleTwo Products You Must Use Now and Always
Two products that are absolutely proven to make a visible as well as microscopic difference in skin by reversing sun damage (and skin cancer risks): 1 - A potent UVA blocking (they all block UVB)...
View ArticleFather's Day and Products Men Like
Father's Day is coming up. With many men, it is a major challenge just to get them to moisturize or wear sunscreen. Here are the products on SkinTour that men generally like! A sunscreen they can...
View ArticleWhy Do I Change my Product Regimen from Fall/Winter to Spring/Summer??
I live in Seattle, where the summers are quite sunny. So I need to change my regimen from products for the rainier, cloudier fall and winter to a more sunny and outdoor spring and summer. This is...
View ArticleIs it better to buy a moisturizer in a jar or a closed pump system?
Moisturizers in a jar don't really deteriorate the same way that antioxidants do when exposed to air. It's fine to buy a moisturizer in a jar and use it up within 3-6 months. After more than six...
View ArticleEnjoy Summer Sun and Be Protected
Most people who love the sun really love being outdoors and love the warmth. You CAN be warm and outdoors and still protect your skin...........just sayin!!! Here's how:Cover your skin with really...
View ArticleIs the Vivite line really being taken off the market?
For all of us who really admire certain Vivite products, let me do a little sleuthing on this. It may be a recent Allergan decision or a rumour. Sometimes lines are rebranded also, but still in...
View ArticleCan you suggest some more affordable options to the Neocutis products?
Yes - I absolutely hear you. Sometimes the budget just can't stretch that far and you still want good skin, of course!How about something more like this:PM: Cetaphil cleanser, a Vitamin C 20%...
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