Skin Care Blog

A reader recently asked me "does mineral makeup really protect your skin from the sun?" Mineral particles can block UV rays. Some mineral makeup powders actually are labeled with an SPF and call themselves ...

What really happens to your skin when you get a sunburn - if you get a sunburn?? Summer is almost here for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. The days are getting longer. It's hard to resist the invitin...

How to make Monday your best skin day - is it possible?? For anyone who has watched Office Space, the infamous line "Sounds like somebody's got a case of the Mondays," grudgingly rings true when we leave for...

Do you need to apply sunscreen on your face and ears when you wear a hat? It's a great question. Another way to look at this question is: how dangerous is reflected UV light? Should You Apply Sunscreen to Y...

Do you know how to get rid of skin sun spots? Once they start showing up on your skin, the question enters your mind when you look in the mirror at your face or see the back of your hands during the day. Sun...

Are you wondering what causes the sun spots on your skin? Are you seeing more brown spots on parts of your skin exposed to sun such as the back of your hands, sides of your face and neck, your arms and top o...

Vitamin D and sun exposure are common topics of discussion in my dermatology practice. You need normal to high-normal levels of vitamin D for optimal health. A number of diseases have been connected with low...

Skin care creams and serums - do you know how to layer them? They are important products in your skin care routine. How you apply them determines how well the active ingredients will penetrate and do their ...

Sunscreen for teens can be tricky. What is the best sunscreen for teens and what’s the most motivating information you can discuss with the teenagers you love to get them to wear sunscreen every day? Wouldn'...

There’s no more wondering or hoping that you’ll get away with NOT wearing sunscreen every day - we now have scientific proof that daily use of sunscreen prevents skin aging! A new study just released in the ...

The best sun protection for your skin of your face and your eyes needs to include the right hat or visor. Importantly, many hats and visors don't do a good job. I know because I've done over 200,000 skin exa...

Can fluorescent light damage skin and cause hyperpigmentation, wrinkles or even skin cancer? It's a reasonable question. That light bulb that’s supposed to be good for the planet and your electricity bill ma...