Dry skin is irritating, unattractive and when severe can be embarrassing. There are several reasons for skin to become dry, such as psoriasis, weather, and age. For those suffering with dry skin the itching and red flaky skin is horrible to treat. There are several quick and easy remedies that work well in healing skin. One of the best products for relieving dry skin is using Shea butter and some of the other tips suggested below. photo credit: mysi anne

As tempting as it is to take a long hot bath, the solution for dry skin is a warm bath or shower for no longer than ten minutes. Use a body washes that is made from natural vegetable contents for the gentlest cleansing. Pat your skin dry as opposed to rubbing towel roughly over skin to avoid scratching. This is especially important for your face. Always rinse skin with warm water and gently pat dry, never rub.

The humidity in your home has a great deal with the dryness of your skin as well. For best result in soothing skin the more humid the home is the better. An easy way to increase humidity is to place a bowl of water close to heater vents. Replace the water often to prevent growth of mold or bacteria.

For the most optimum benefits of moisturizers, apply immediately after showering or bathing. The skin will absorb the moisture more than waiting until the body is completely dry. If going outdoors, apply a moisturizer to the eye area and the mouth for added protection against the elements. Continue Reading

Active outdoors for many years, most men show the signs of the sun on their face with deep wrinkles, skin discolorations and other skin imperfections. The key to combat this is gentle cleansing, a good sunscreen and a quality anti wrinkle cream. photo credit: mariachisamurai

What is the best wrinkle cream for men? Age defying serums have proven to be the most effective way to deal with uneven tone and texture, deep wrinkles, discolorations and more. Serums are usually lightweight and work well for almost all skin types. They have been around for a few years effectively treating the symptoms of aging on both men and women.

These dynamic age defying serums have proven to be the most complete treatment of aging, especially for the symptoms most common to men. Clinical studies have proven that age defying serums containing a certain combination of active ingredients have not only treated aging symptoms effectively, but provided results so dramatic on men that they are now considered the primary recommendations of dermatologists and skin care experts around the world.

The unique blend of ingredients that the best age defying serums contain are Matrixyl and Renovage. These peptide based ingredients are manufactured by the French company Sederma. These two ingredients have documented success penetrating the dermis and restoring tissue to new levels of health. The combination in an anti wrinkle serum is the best wrinkle cream for men. Continue Reading

If you’ve used Botox already, you probably don’t need to be convinced of its dramatic effect on wrinkles. For many women around the world. It’s integral part of their beauty programme. But if you use of Botox is limited to the treatment of wrinkles, you could be missing out.

In recent years doctors and scientists have found that some of their most exciting results have been achieved with the combination of Botox and other cosmetic procedures. While the other procedures work in different ways like Botox, their aim is to achieve a fresher, smoother, healthier appearance. Botox does more than just reduce wrinkles. It enhances the effect of all other cosmetic procedures  an d importantly it also helps maintain their effect for longer. Continue Reading

Fractional Lasers and Treatment Applications

Applications
It achieves patient satisfaction by:

• Clearing acne scar even with active acne
• Gently smoothing fine lines and wrinkles
• Tightening skin texture
• Ablating the sun damaged skin surface
• Pore refining
• Striae distensia
• Removing uneven pigmentation
• General skin rejuvenation

Advantages of the SELLAS

• No downtime
• Less pain
• Effective for all skin types
• Safe and comfortable

Conventional lasers generally concentrate the laser energy into a single beam. Fractional lasers emit hundreds of tiny individual laser beams into the skin in very short bursts.

The SELLAS is a Erbium Glass 1550nm Fractional Medical Aesthetic Laser system. Due to its revolutionary high water absorption and up to 1.5mm penetration depth, the sellas is able to achieve a remarkable result for a variety of skin problems. It is particularly effective in treating acne scars and stretch marks. Continue Reading

With Tenor the latest Radio Frequency technology, your Transformation comes with ease.

How does Tenor work?
Tenor is a technique that uses heat energy generated from the Radio Frequency for uniform deep tissue heating. This deep heating of tissues stimulates the production of collagen, thereby effectively tightening the skin to give it a smoother and younger appearance.

Who is suitable for Tenor procedure?
It is suitable for anyone seeking a tighter and healthier skin appearance, both on the face and body. It helps reduce fats and cellulite and also treats skin imperfections such as fine lines, wrinkles and acne. Its non-invasive, non-ablative and non-laser techniques allow the procedure to be performed on almost everyone.

How does the procedure feel like?
As the radio frequency energy is being delivered deep into your skin, a brief and warm sensation can be felt. This indicates that the desired heating temperature has been achieved for effective stimulation. An integrated cooling device is also available to help maintain comfort and achieve maximum results. You can return to your normal activities immediately after the procedure. some people may experience mild redness, which disappear after a while.

How long does the procedure take?
On average, the Tenor procedure takes about 20-30 minutes depending on the area to be treated.

When will I get to see results?
Most patients start to feel that their skin is tighter and smoother after a single session. Your physician will usually recommend the course of treatment after consultation.

What can Tenor do?

1. Skin tightening for face & neck.
2. Abdomen fat reduction.
3. Cellulite reduction.

What is Aquamid?

Aquamid is a non re-absorbable, long-lasting product for facial correction. It remains soft like human tissue once injected and does not migrate from the point of injection. Scientific research has shown that the gel will stay in its place unchanged for at least 10 years and there is no reason to expect any changes after this period. The cosmetic result is satisfying for both you and the doctor and the procedure does not have to be repeated once the desired result is achieved. In most cases this is after one or two procedures. Progressive ageing of the skin does continue and it required, extra Aquamid can be injected as necessary.

The results obtained with Aquamid are immediate since the gel is homogenous and does not contain any microparticles. Aquamid is a soft tissue implant and the effect is clearly linked to the volume injected.

What can Aquamid be used for?

Aquamid can be used to:

• Make lips fuller
• Remodel or enhance cheeks
• Remodel or remove chin clefts
• Remove or reduce deep wrinkles and folds around the lips, nose and between eyebrows
• Reduce the prominence of scars
• Other types of facial correction
• Make aesthetic/reconstructive augmentation on the body due to congenital, post-traumatic, postsurgical tissue insufficiency
• Smooth dimples after liposuction
• Nose correction

What is Skin Pigmentation?

• Dark spots, uneven skin tone or pigmentation due to an over production of melanin in the sun exposed areas mainly the cheeks, upper lips, nose and chin.
• How is melanin connected to skin color? Melanin is the pigment that gives color to our skin. This pigment is produced by cells called Melanocytes. The production of Melanin happens deep down in the skin with the help of various enzymes. The melanocytes then distribute the melanin to the upper layers of the skin due to which we get our skin color.

How does pigmentation occurs

• Exposure to the sun is the main factor which leads to the development of pigmentation due to over production of melanin.
• It is most common among Asians and Latinos due to the fact that the areas they live in have high UV exposure.
• The sun’s UV radiation generates harmful free radicals and triggers inflammation -> Increase in the melanin producing cells (melanocytes) in the skin -> Melanin is over produced which lead to pigmentation, uneven skin tone and dark patches on the skin.
• Harmonal changes during pregnancy
• Usage of oral contraceptives
• Endocrine disorder (example : thyroid or ovarian dysfunction
• Usage of phototoxic cosmetics
• Usage of phototoxic medications (example: antibiotics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

How do i protect my skin Externally?
Sun Protection is essential for effective treatment of pigmentation. With the availability of many types of external sun protection, you no longer have to confine yourself indoor (Example: Sun glasses, sun glove (preferable bright color), Umbrella, sun block (spf>30, UVA & UVB) and hat).

How do i protect my skin Internally?
Please consult your dermatologist or doctor for a clinically proven and dermatological tested treatment to manage your pigmentation and even out your skin tone. This simple, safe and effective treatment will boost up your self confidence and health.

A combine approach of both internal and external protection for your skin will provide a better result and help you achieve your desired appearance.

Are you tired of hiding your face?

1) Are you embarrassed by your skin?

2) Do you feel people focus on your skin rather than you?

3) Do you feel your skin discoloration makes you less attractive to others?

4) Do you spend a lot of time everyday covering up your skin discoloration?

5) Has your skin discoloration affected your social and leisure activities?

6) Do you currently have brown or gray – brown skin discoloration on your cheeks, upper lip, nose, forehead or chin?

If you have answer “Yes” to any of the above questions, you might have Melasma. Consult your dermatologist or professional health care providers for an accurate diagnosis & treatment option today.

What is melasma?
Melasma or “mask of pregnancy” is a common skin condition characterized by brown patches on the face, cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose or chin area. It occurs due to the excessive production of melanin, the pigment that causes skin to tan. It is more common among women of child bearing age. Approximately 10% of cases do occur in men.

Why me? What causes melasma?
The primary culprit for the initiation and exacerbation of melasma is exposure to sunlight. Several other factors that may play a role in its severity are:
a) Genetic Influence
b) Increased exposure to female hormones as in
- Pregnancy.
- Use of oral contraceptive pills.
- Post menopausal hormonal replacement therapy.
- Use of certain cosmetic, drugs or a consequence of hormonalb
conditions such as thyroid dysfunction.

Management of melasma?
Exposure to the sun is a definite trigger for melasma, so you should practice a comprehensive Sun Avoidance Program. Every day you need to apply a broad spectrum (UVA+UVB) sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher to protect your face from the harmful rays of the sun… even a few minutes in the sun without protection are enough to make your melasma worse. If you are in the sun for long periods of time you should wear a hat tp protect your face. Sun protection is essential for effective treatment of melasma.

Sun protection tips:
- Umbrella
- Hat
- Sun Glasses
- Sun Block

I had my pimple in my face since I give birth to my son. Now my son is already 2 years old. Some people think 2 years not long but some said 2 years is enough to build a house.

I’m a housewife so normally stay at home seldom go out meet people. So the pimple in my face I actually ignore. And my husband and parents didn’t mention anything about my skin. So I don’t feel any feeling, only sometimes when I see my husband look at pretty women than I felt jealous, when I look at the pretty women I felt sad and ashamed at myself. I have no confidence to look at people and I think if the pretty women seduce my husband what will happen. All the negative thinking in my brain. I can’t stop thinking. And my emotions turn to be angry and bad mood.

I don’t know why and suddenly I hate my husband. My husband don’t know what happen he don’t know why I felt unhappy. He even thought is because of my period. End up I argue with my husband…But later on we solve the problem. How can I describe this kinds of feelings or problem or what should I call this? It happens twice a months. I scared my relationship with my husband last not long.

When I stay calm, I think is not my husband problem, it is normal for a guys who look at a pretty women but why I get angry easily maybe because is myself.  I have low confidence at myself because of the pimple at my face.

I can’t stand anymore, I have decided to do the Fractional laser treatment on my acne skin.

Do you trust in home remedies?

Did you know that home remedies have been used since the beginning of time. While a large number of individuals feel that home remedies are only a waste of time, there are others who literally live by them. If properly done, there are a number of health conditions that can be treated or prevented through home remedies.

One of those conditions is warts. Warts are often deemed as unwanted or as unpleasant. This is because they are growths that appear on the skin. These growths are, almost always, non-cancerous, but they are still unwanted. If you are looking for an effective, but low-cost way to have your wart or warts removed, you may want to think about trying a home remedy.

There are actually a number of home remedies for treating warts. If you are interested in getting started, a few popular wart removal home remedies are described below. Perhaps, the most popular home remedy used to remove warts involves duct tape. It has been said; in fact, it has also been backed by scientific research, that duct tape is effective at removing or eliminating warts. Continue Reading