Skin Care Myth: You Can Minimize Pores

Written by Dr. Howard Murad, Owner of Murad, Inc.
Myth: You Can Minimize Pores. Fact: False: Pore size is largely determined by genes and, aside from very invasive treatments that do not always work, the actual size of a person's pores cannot be changed. However, you can remove some of the debris that stretches the pores and make them appear larger. Furthermore, the appearence of pores clean and healthy but also prevent sebum oxidation, which…

Restoring the Moisture Barrier: Proper Epidermal Hydration for Oncology Clients

Written by Melissa Montalvo and Karym Urdaneta, Pink Horizons Botanical Skin Care™
One of the greatest contributors to aging is environmental damage. Whether one is exposed to nature's elements or relentless air pollution, the skin is constantly trying to protect itself. Without proper care, aging accelerates and the risk for potential skin disorders increases. Maintaining the skin's barrier function is of the utmost importance to defending it against free radicals, transepidermal water loss (TEWL), inflammation, and infection…

Top Nail Trends for Fall 2013

Written by Katie Saxton, president of Custom Nail Solutions
Autumn is here, which means that it is time for falling leaves, cozy sweaters, and fresh, new nail trends. If you are wondering how to style your clients' nails for the fall, do not fret! Here is the scoop on the hottest nail trends, from designs to polishes that will help you steal the spotlight at all of your fall festivities.

What is your skin care ritual advice? Rhonda Allison

Written by DERMASCOPE’s October 2013 Trade Secret
I have a fairly simple ritual. For more than 30 years, I have been getting at least one peel each year and my skin feels fresh and alive. I am challenged with aging and inflammation, so I use a hydrating cleanser that lifts from the surface but does not over stimulate.
Recently reported from the University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC), Sally Dickinson, Ph.D., a pharmacology professor and a UACC member, has turned her focus towards cruciferous vegetables as a tool to fight against cancer. Dickinson began investigating the chemotherapy preventive properties of broccoli when she began her postdoctoral studies in 2005.

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