Skin Care Articles

get the most cancer-fighting power from tomatoes
Get the Most Cancer-Fighting Power from Tomatoes

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How to get the most cancer-fighting power from tomatoes is something every tomato-lover needs to know. Tomatoes are rich in the cancer-fighting antioxidant called lycopene. When I was shopping in the produce...

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clear skin for teens
From the Aesthetician: How to Have Clear Skin - Even as a Teen (Yes, Really!)

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Clear skin for teens - every teen wants it! and for some, it takes work. Remember how old you were when you discovered your first pimple? There was an awareness that you were coming of age, right along with ...

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dermatologist explains what happens to your skin when you get sunburned
What Really Happens When Your Skin Gets A Sunburn

By Cynthia Bailey MD

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...

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Best Vitamin C Skin Care Products
Using Vitamin C: How to Choose the Best Anti-aging Skin Care Products

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Adding vitamin C to your anti-aging skin care routine can benefit your skin - but it's also very tricky. That's because vitamin C is highly unstable and this is what causes so much confusion.  In a nutshell,...

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Exfoliation DIY: Get Smooth Skin Instantly
Exfoliation DIY: Get Smooth Skin Instantly

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Exfoliation DIY for smooth skin instantly now that spring is here - and summer is around the corner. Strappy shirts and short shorts are coming out of the closet, but is your skin ready? Get a dermatologist'...

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diabetic neuropathy and skin problems
Diabetic Neuropathy: How Diabetes Can Affect Your Skin

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Diabetic neuropathy and skin problems are related. Diabetes can affect your skin in a number of ways. Your skin is often the "tip of the iceberg" for your internal health. Your skin is your body's largest or...

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World Health Day: Skin Care from around the World
World Health Day: Skin Care from around the World

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Today is World Health Day. Did you know that some of our best skin care routines in modern times come from ancient traditions, observations, and lessons learned from cultures across the globe? It's nice to g...

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Monday Best skin day
How to Make Monday Your Best Skin Day

By Cynthia Bailey MD

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...

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is beauty only skin deep or is there more
True or False: Beauty Is Only Skin Deep

By Cynthia Bailey MD

What makes you feel beautiful? Italian fashion designer Valentino said, I know what women want. They want to be beautiful. ~Valentino Garavani But, what does that mean to you and what gets you there? In my...

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How To Cover Up Under Eye Circles, Puffiness and Bags with Concealer
How To Cover Up Under Eye Circles, Puffiness and Bags with Concealer

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How To Cover Up Under Eye Circles, Puffiness and Bags with Concealer is a trick we all need from time to time. Some people need help with this skin problem almost every day. For others, under eye circles are...

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how to care for thin sensitive under eye skin
How to Care for the Sensitive Skin Under Your Eyes

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Skin care for skin under your eyes is important because the eye area skin is unique compared to the rest of the skin on your body. Yes, the skin below your eyes has its own set of skin care "rules." It's un...

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treatment for nail psoriasis
Treatment for Nail Psoriasis; Why You Don't Have to Hide Nail Psoriasis Anymore!

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Treatment for nail psoriasis is frustrating. Psoriasis of the finger and toenails is disfiguring and potentially uncomfortable so it is exciting to have new treatment guidelines. New treatment guidelines fo...

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