Category: Skin Care

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – By now, you’ve probably seen buzzwords like “all natural,” “hypoallergenic” and “patented” hundreds of times. But have you ever stopped to ask what they mean?

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY, – From the moment we are born, we’re exposed to the sun’s harmful rays. In fact, 90 percent of skin aging is due to cumulative sun damage2, which can cause wrinkles, dark spots and even sagging. It’s time to shake up your beauty routine by going on the defense; this Spring 2011, Vichy Laboratoires introduces Capital Soleil.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – If wrinkles, sun damage and acne scars are a concern, fractional laser skin resurfacing may be the answer to your prayers. The great popularity of non-ablative fractional lasers has a lot to do with the dramatic effects that can be achieved with minimal recovery and discomfort.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 15, 2011 — Building on the evidence-based findings of five previously published guidelines of care that examine the use of a variety of medical therapies for the management and treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) has released its sixth and final guidelines of care for psoriasis.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Roslyn, NY, – In today’s fast culture of beauty and fashion, embarrassment and frustration over appearance is common among acne sufferers. Recent studies, however, show that the emotions don’t end there.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Tis the season to celebrate beautiful, healthy, glowing skin that takes years off. Check out some of this holiday’s most coveted skin care gifts. These skincare winners from top brands have the science to back up their anti-wrinkle claims, and are proven to turn the clock back with consistent use. Give the gift that lasts well into the new year and take advantage of some great deals.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – It seems that the therapeutic uses as well as cosmetic applications for BOTOX® (Allergan) know no bounds. As expected, the newest FDA approval for onabotulinumtoxinA BOTOX® was announced this week for the prevention of migraines, considered one of the most disabling types of headaches. Chronic migraine sufferers, mostly women, complain of excruciating pain that interferes with their daily work, life and activities.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY –The marketing and sale of cleansers, moisturizers, cosmeceuticals, and cosmetics is a multibillion-dollar industry. How do you navigate through the maze of products and promises? Which combination of treatment options, potions and lotions is the real deal?

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Introducing the “it” item that’s sure to be the talk of the cafeteria, classroom, hallway and locker room this fall – STEAMCREAM. A must-have for book bags, gym bags and lockers, STEAMCREAM is a multi-purpose moisturizer for the face, body and hands created through a revolutionary “Steam Infusion” manufacturing process in which high quality, natural ingredients emulsify producing a light cream that breaks down immediately on contact with the skin for maximum absorption and benefits.

(HealthNewsDigest.com)-Spring has officially sprung, and from the fashion runways to the beauty pages of your favorite magazine, looking great this season is all about skin-baring looks and fresher, lighter makeup. You may think the new trends are going to cost you a fortune, but it is easier than you might think to get your beauty routine ready for spring.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A health columnist who loves to tan asks if it’s possible to enjoy the sun in moderation. – A Shade-Seeker Finds Ways to Block Rays – News Hub: The Sun and Your Health – How to Check for Melanoma as Risk Rises

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Most women who have experienced the rigors of pregnancy have a permanent reminder in their stretch marks. Unfortunately if your mother had stretch marks during her pregnancies, you are more likely to have them as well. These marks appear as red or dark horizontal threads along the skin, and can become permanent scars.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – YONKERS, N.Y., — Consumers are better off spending money on sunscreen or moisturizer, than anti-wrinkle facial serums according to the May issue of Consumer Reports, which put nine face serums to the test and found only minor and inconsistent improvements among test subjects.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – With winter winds howling, consider taking some preventive action against chapped hands and lips, UT Southwestern Medical Center dermatologists suggest.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Augusta, Ga. – Dry winter air can be brutal on a woman’s skin. Think of it as a multi-layer cake covered by a single sheet of food wrap to keep it fresh. When something threatens that protective covering, your skin, like a cake, can become dry and stale.

(HealthNewsDigest.com)-During the colder months, you may no longer remember to apply SPF every day. But did you know a few minutes of incidental sun exposure over time can add up to skin damage?

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – It’s sometimes said that dermatologists do one of two things (though it’s not dermatologists who say it): Faced with a skin disease that’s too dry, they try to wet it; if the disease is too wet, they try to dry it. There’s some wisdom in this general approach, says James G. Krueger, head of the Laboratory for Investigative Dermatology at Rockefeller University.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Sunlamps and tanning beds promise consumers a bronzed body year-round, but the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from these devices poses serious health risks.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Even the most perfect skin needs help to remain perfect during the winter months, when cold dry air outside and overly-warm dry air inside leech out natural moisture.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Your hands age along with your face. Due to the constant daily exposure to ultraviolet rays, your hands may reveal your true chronological age even more than other parts of your body. The aging process in the hands is characterized by wrinkled skin, increased pigmentation, and prominent veins and tendons as soft tissues break down. These frequently neglected visible signs of aging can be a stark contrast to a more youthful appearing face that has benefited from the many available options for surgical and non-surgical rejuvenation.