Skin Care Articles

Does olive oil prevent wrinkles and skin aging? Results of a new scientific study suggests that it might. Olive oil may be unique among dietary oils for its anti-aging benefits to your skin.  Does Eating Ol...

Sebaceous hyperplasia papules are common.  I often see them as an incidental finding on a facial skin exam. They are decorative proliferations of what was once a microscopic and invisible oil gland, now enla...

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...

Having satiny soft smooth summer legs is easy - and it's not a matter of chance. Whether you’re planning to wear a simple pair of summer capris or a leg-baring and movie-star-worthy sun dress, you’ll want t...

We are often asked - "So what's so great about the Clarisonic?" Well, recently our office team, including myself, had the special privilege to attend a professional Clarisonic training led by their Sales Man...

The benefits of mineral makeup become apparent when you know what the makeup is made from and how it differs from non-mineral makeup. The best mineral makeup will: provide complete, long-lasting coverage gi...

A DIY spa scalp and hair treatment done at home can be just as effective as one done at a spa. Are you craving a little spa pick me up but you don't have the time or funds to schedule an appointment at your ...

This article on the benefits of a microdermabrasion facial is the first post of a new blog series on Professional Skin Care offered here in Sonoma County. It is written by one of my wonderful Medical Aesthet...

DIY spa treatments you can do at home is a favorite subject for me. I love spa treatments and I'm a dermatologist - so I know the secrets that make spa beauty treatments work. believe me, I do them myself at...

The best over 40 skin care to brighten dull skin combines great anti-aging skin care ingredients. The results can be achieved quickly and the routine sets in motion damage protecting skin care that will be ...

You hear experts tell you to drink water to treat dry skin, but does it work? Many people with dry skin are perplexed because they’re drinking plenty of fluids. Right now, it’s the middle of winter and a lot...

Treatments for smoker's lines around the mouth are challenging but now there are things you can do to improve them. Most people call these vertical lines around the mouth 'smoker's lines' but they aren't nec...