Retinoids were approved for the treatment of acne back in 1971 by prescription only. This vitamin A product reduced acne by preventing pores from clogging and reducing acne scarring. Skin doctors noticed that in addition to treating acne, retinoids improved skin tone and reduced fine lines and wrinkles. Another benefit … Read More
Wrinkles are the most dreaded sign of aging skin, but they are not inevitable. You can prevent wrinkles. The skin damage that leads to their development is caused by two factors: UV radiation from the sun, and diminished cellular production of the proteins collagen and elastin. The sun emits many … Read More
Skin problems and skin care (or the lack of it) begin at day one and continue for a lifetime. At no point in time is a person immune to a skin condition that could be life-changing or even life-threatening. Evidence-based medicine tells us three things about skin and skin care. … Read More
You may be wondering how to prevent wrinkles as you start noticing those first fine lines appear. But to some extent, wrinkles are unavoidable. As you get older, your body slows down its production of two proteins that play an important role when it comes to the appearance of your … Read More
In the never-ending quest for clear, smooth, and youthful skin, Americans spent $3 billion on skin care products in 2016. And as science and technology continue to advance, many of the most popular skin care products tout vitamins as their active ingredients. But what are the best vitamins for skin … Read More
With three types of diabetes—type 1, type 2, and gestational—you might think the causes of diabetes are varied. Not really. The underlying factors of obesity, genetics, poor diet, and a lack of exercise set the stage for all three. Diabetes is a serious, progressive disease with no known cure, although … Read More
Paramount to protecting yourself from the toxic effects of aluminum poisoning is taking care to avoid ingesting it or exposing yourself to it through medications, skin care products, and other sources of aluminum contamination. But even with careful avoidance, aluminum is so abundant in the environment and so widely used … Read More
With age comes a variety of health problems, some of which can be avoided or minimized by certain lifestyle changes, like embracing a healthy diet. The food we eat is the fuel for our bodies. It also has a significant impact on our risk of disease development and disease management. … Read More
