Anti-aging

Instant Wrinkle Removal (Part 2)

(Continued from Part 1)

Collagen fillers are relatively safer now than they were 10 years ago, when they were derived from bovine (pig) collagen. Today’s collagen are bio-engineered from human sources. Still, its overall efficacy depends on the skill of the one administering it.
Keep in mind that, though Botox and collagen are widely available, only qualified [...]

The Buzz on Sunscreens

Skin cancer is the leading form of cancer in the US. Because of this, sun protection is one essential of skin care we cannot do without. This is a review on sunscreen basics.
SPF or sun-protection factor, is a number such as 15, 30 or 50 that indicates how long a topical sunscreen remains effective on [...]

Skin Aging

Aging is inevitable. As we age, skin becomes dry, wrinkled and it sags. Pigments appear and blood vessels become more visible. Skin lesions develop, skin becomes brittle, metabolism is reduced resulting to a slower turnover of skin cells.
There are two aspects of aging: true or intrinsic aging – which is the natural process as [...]

Instant Wrinkle Removal (Part 1)

In 2004, more than 3 million Americans had their wrinkles smoothed with Botox. More than 1 million had their sagging areas plumped with collagen fillers. Today, more than ever, anti-aging procedures have never been so accessible and convenient.
So what’s the buzz on Botox? How safe are collagen fillers? Who should inject these to you? [...]