http://blog.dermadoctor.com Skincare information, product reviews and tips Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:15:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DERMAdoctor/~3/7h0ncB-upv8/ http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/12/strong-as-nails/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:15:50 +0000 Dr. Audrey Kunin http://blog.dermadoctor.com/?p=2417 I used to stare in envy at women with long, pretty natural nails. While I longed to have them, mine always would split, crack and simply wouldn't grow strong and long. Not a fan of the fake ones, I either wanted nice natural nails or nothing at all. Those of us who are prone to brittle nails needn't throw our hands up, however. There are ways, I have learned, to get those much-envied nails with a little help from science and nature.]]> http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/12/strong-as-nails/feed/ 0 http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/12/strong-as-nails/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DERMAdoctor/~3/qsCAmJJLYA4/ http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/12/cream-of-the-crop/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:26:31 +0000 Amy Burger http://blog.dermadoctor.com/?p=2409 Whether your skin is naturally dry or not, it will tend to get more dry in the cold winter months as the humidity drops and the winds begin to howl. Showering and bathing in hot water only dries it out further. If you feel your skin starting to get rough, scaly or flaky, consider switching from your regular body lotion to a thicker, cream formula through the cold season. Luxuriously moisturizing body creams or body butters are available in numerous scents (or non-scents) and make great stocking stuffers for the holidays. ]]> http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/12/cream-of-the-crop/feed/ 0 http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/12/cream-of-the-crop/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DERMAdoctor/~3/-_w7LIn2YsU/ http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/12/keep-eczema-flare-ups-under-control/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:32:28 +0000 Chris http://blog.dermadoctor.com/?p=2398 Those who suffer from eczema, a chronic skin condition marked by itchy, red patches of inflamed skin, may notice more flare-ups as winter approaches. With colder, drier air creeping in, it becomes more difficult for the skin to retain moisture, and eczema patches may appear more frequently for those prone to it, particularly kids.]]> http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/12/keep-eczema-flare-ups-under-control/feed/ 0 http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/12/keep-eczema-flare-ups-under-control/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DERMAdoctor/~3/8v97NyMk5U4/ http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/11/blast-that-blemish/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:35:19 +0000 Amy Burger http://blog.dermadoctor.com/?p=2374 That unsightly zit that pops out on your forehead may send you heading for the hills, but you're not alone. Acne is a fact of life for about 45 million young adults between ages 12 and 24, as well as millions more adults in their 20's, 30's and even 40s. Hormones are generally the culprit. Starting an overall acne regimen is a good idea if you have an ongoing problem.]]> http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/11/blast-that-blemish/feed/ 0 http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/11/blast-that-blemish/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DERMAdoctor/~3/a5z_wiYoX1w/ http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/11/keep-it-clean/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:35:29 +0000 Amy Burger http://blog.dermadoctor.com/?p=2362 Choose the Right Cleanser for Your Skin If you do nothing else to care for your skin, you should at least make sure to wash it every day (morning and evening) with a good cleanser to keep it free of pore-clogging dirt, oil and makeup and damaging free radicals. A good cleanser doesn't necessarily need to be expensive; it just needs to be right for your skin type and/or condition. If you are uncertain or have what is simply referred to as "normal" skin, there are a number of good basic cleansers that work on all skin types. Here is a look at some of our favorites by skin type and condition.]]> http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/11/keep-it-clean/feed/ 0 http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/11/keep-it-clean/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DERMAdoctor/~3/ucLC60K_K1I/ http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/11/5-beauty-buzzwords-decrypted-and-a-giveaway/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:27:12 +0000 Rachel http://blog.dermadoctor.com/?p=2301 Sometimes choosing skin care products can be overwhelming – especially if you are unsure what a particular word or ingredient listed on the product is. There are many beauty buzzwords (technical-sounding beauty terms) that are common skincare ingredients. Knowing what they are, and more importantly what they do, can help you make good product selections [...]]]> http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/11/5-beauty-buzzwords-decrypted-and-a-giveaway/feed/ 71 http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/11/5-beauty-buzzwords-decrypted-and-a-giveaway/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DERMAdoctor/~3/LstjThL1txk/ http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/11/stay-bright-eyed/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:48:30 +0000 Amy Burger http://blog.dermadoctor.com/?p=2348 The eyes are often the first place we notice ourselves visibly aging. If you're over the age of 40 (sometimes younger), you may notice the beginnings of "crow's feet," those annoying little wrinkles and lines that branch off from the corners of the eyes, as well as dark circles and bags under the eyes. All of these things contribute to an overall "tired" look, even when you're sleepy.]]> http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/11/stay-bright-eyed/feed/ 0 http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/11/stay-bright-eyed/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DERMAdoctor/~3/lXHvEvDXSMg/ http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/10/try-a-different-kind-of-mask-this-halloween/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:44:15 +0000 Amy Burger http://blog.dermadoctor.com/?p=2340 Halloween is the perfect time to try on a "new face;" but your skin may be craving a different kind of mask this fall. Adding a mask (or masque) to your skin care regimen a few times a week can give your skin an extra healthy boost, whether for anti-aging, moisturizing, acne control or cleansing. Plus, putting on a good mask gives you that pampering "spa" feeling right in your own bathroom. There are masks available for every skin type and condition. Just be sure to read the ingredients and choose one that is ideally suited for your skin.]]> http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/10/try-a-different-kind-of-mask-this-halloween/feed/ 0 http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/10/try-a-different-kind-of-mask-this-halloween/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DERMAdoctor/~3/PUxCt19rI2I/ http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/10/say-goodbye-to-dry-skin/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:39:48 +0000 Chris http://blog.dermadoctor.com/?p=2278 If you have dry skin, you probably find that it gets much worse in the fall and winter if you live in a climate with four seasons. With the humidity decreasing outside and dry, heated air sucking the moisture out indoors, the winter can leave you feeling like a reptile with scaly, flaky skin. On the extreme end, some people may even exhibit patches of eczema, a chronic dry skin condition that often worsens in winter.]]> http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/10/say-goodbye-to-dry-skin/feed/ 0 http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/10/say-goodbye-to-dry-skin/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DERMAdoctor/~3/EsTi9gTnBcA/ http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/10/keep-it-clean-choose-the-right-cleanser-for-your-skin/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:34:10 +0000 Amy Burger http://blog.dermadoctor.com/?p=2263 If you do nothing else to care for your skin, you should at least make sure to wash it every day (morning and evening) with a good cleanser to keep it free of pore-clogging dirt, oil and makeup and damaging free radicals. A good cleanser doesn't necessarily need to be expensive; it just needs to be right for your skin type and/or condition. If you are uncertain or have what is simply referred to as "normal" skin, there are a number of good basic cleansers that work on all skin types. Here is a look at some of our favorites by skin type and condition.]]> http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/10/keep-it-clean-choose-the-right-cleanser-for-your-skin/feed/ 0 http://blog.dermadoctor.com/2011/10/keep-it-clean-choose-the-right-cleanser-for-your-skin/