Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
Elastin fibers and collagen in your skin help keep your face smooth and supple. As you get older, those fibers begin to break down, which can cause your face to sag. By treating your skin right, though, you'll minimize the damage and keep your face looking firm.
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Avon's Skin So Soft is a popular line with varying uses and fragrances. It is designed to soften the skin. Many have used the original scented body oil as a mosquito repellent, and now Avon has introduced a Skin So Soft bug spray line.
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Collagen is essential in the formation of hair, skin, and nails. When any of these parts of the body seem to suffer, increasing collagen production may be the answer.
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The use and safety of tanning beds has been hotly debated for years, with strong opinions on both sides.
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Collagen is an helical protein found in connective tissue through out the body. At least 27 different types of collagen have been identified, with types I-IV being the most prominent in the human body. All serve the same purpose--to protect tissues from stretching.
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As if it weren’t enough to get acne on the face, it can also crop up on your chest and back. According to Acne.org, studies have shown that most people with face acne also suffer from some form of body acne.
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Acne sores can appear on the skin when the pores become clogged with oils and impurities, and then are infected with bacteria. Acne sores, otherwise referred to as acne pustules, are often pus-filled, painful and unsightly.
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Age spots--also known as liver spots--are unraised brown, gray or black spots. According to the Mayo Clinic, these solar lentigines usually appear on adult skin around age 40. Age spots commonly develop on areas of the body exposed to the sun most often, including the face, hands, arms and shoulders.
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The skin under the eyes is considerably thinner than skin elsewhere on the body. Puffiness and dark circles in this area -- caused by lack of sleep, excessive drinking and even hereditary factors -- can age your face notably. Proper care can keep this skin looking smooth and youthful by reducing the damage.
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When you spot a whitehead in the mirror, it's tempting to think that you can pop your blemish and be done with it. In fact, though, most whiteheads go away on their own within a few days -- and popping them can cause more problems than it solves, according to "Seventeen" magazine's beauty department.
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Dry, cracked feet can interfere with most kids' active lifestyles, but the discomfort can be cut short. By considering nutrition, lifestyle, allergies and topical remedies, kids -- and their parents -- may find rapid relief.
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It’s more than your hair being uncooperative; lately your hair seems dry and brittle. You may have even noticed that pieces of it seem to be breaking off. Your hairdresser can recommend a plethora of different shampoos and serums, but perhaps you aren’t interested in the chemical approach.
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Collagen, a major structural protein, makes up roughly one-fourth of the protein in you body, according to Protein Data Bank, and some of that collagen makes up the connective tissues in your joints.
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While the thin skin of the face is often the first place to show wrinkles, unfortunately, it is not always the last. The skin of the chest can experience deep wrinkling that makes wearing a button-down shirt or décolleté-bearing dress a cosmetic concern.
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Skin has different needs at different stages throughout your life. A 60-year-old woman is at the mature skin stage. Her skin will be losing its elasticity and showing signs of natural aging.
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Shingles is a virus that causes a serious rash. The condition results in burning, itching and blood-filled blisters, according to MayoClinic.com. Shingles typically develops as a band of blisters around the chest. When the blisters break, shingles scarring may occur as a normal part of the healing process.
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Body piercings are a popular form of cosmetic expression. Unfortunately, if a piercing becomes infected, is inadvertently pulled out or otherwise traumatized, a scar can appear in the healed area.
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Microdermabrasion is a recommended treatment option for hyperpigmentation of the skin, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. This non-chemical procedure is non-ablative, which means it does not destroy skin tissue, and therefore does not require significant recovery time.
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Blackheads in your ear don't draw quite as much attention as those that pop up on your face. The good news is that the small shape and location of your ear allow you to easily ignore these pesky black bumps.
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One of the benefits of growing older is supposed to be leaving the greasy skin and pimples of your youth behind, but this isn’t the case for everyone. If your face is suddenly turning into an oil slick, have no fear.
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