Shhhhh… do you hear that? Close your eyes, be still, breathe slowly, and listen to the sounds around you. What images flow through your mind? Can you feel the movement of your chest expanding with each breath inhaled? Is there any sensation that you are able to feel on your body? Are the sounds harmonious, majestic, and symphonic, or are they dreary, terrifying and making…

Wrinkles are essentially folds of the skin. The primary causes of skin damage that produce wrinkles include sun exposure, smoking, excessive weight gain followed by rapid weight loss, and stress. Until recently, sleep lines have been seen as a temporary facial distortion one sees occasionally upon waking, with no remedies provided by manufacturers of topical treatments. Specialized research into the physiology of wrinkles revealed how…

Trials of Investigational Drug Show Positive ResultsTargeting Papulopustular Rosacea

Many women believe that natural, do-it-yourself (DIY) skin care techniques are a safe and affordable alternative to professional skin care treatments. However, this is not always true. Skin care expert Ellen Clark urges skin care professionals to educate clients about the potential downsides to DIY skin care.1 She recommends that clients understand the following before doing any DIY treatments at home: