Sculptra injections are great for patients looking to turn back the hands of time and create improved contour and fullness in your face. With the help of this injectable, the face becomes much fuller and more youthful because much of the volume has been replenished…all with minimal recovery. So what makes it different than dermal fillers? […]
Archives for May 2015
HOW OFTEN DO YOU REAPPLY YOUR SUNSCREEN?
You’ve heard it for years: apply your sunscreen 30 minutes before exposure to the sun and then reapply every two hours. But how often do you reapply? Maybe you’re diligent during a long day at the beach, but what if you’re just out and about running errands or attending a sports event? What about a […]
6 REASONS YOU SHOULD WEAR SUNSCREEN DAILY
This month we launched the Mack Center Challenge, our challenge to you to wear sunscreen every day for the next 365 days. Whether you want to take the challenge to avoid prematurely aging your skin, because you want to set a good example for your kids, or because you want to live a long, healthy, […]
THE EFFECTS OF E-CIGARETTES ON THE SKIN
Electronic cigarettes have become increasingly popular in recent years, being viewed as a healthier alternative to smoking. While it’s true that avoiding traditional cigarettes does limit your exposure to cancer-causing carcinogens, e-cigarettes still contain nicotine, which does have an effect on the skin. Nicotine and Your Skin So how does nicotine damage your skin? Well, […]
A HISTORY OF MASCARA
Did you know that we have been enhancing our eyelashes in the United States for almost one hundred years? In 1917, Maybelline launched its first mascara product, made of coal and Vaseline. Director D.W. Smith is credited with creating the first set of false eyelashes in 1916. He wanted actress Seena Owen to have lashes […]
SHOULD I GET A CHEMICAL PEEL?
If the words “face peel” or “chemical peel” make you want to cringe, you aren’t alone. Many people are uncomfortable with the idea, especially if they’ve seen the episode of Sex and the City where one of the characters dons a black veil after a treatment goes badly. However, when done right (and when done […]
WHEN IS THE LAST TIME YOU WASHED YOUR MAKE-UP BRUSHES?
Washing your face, fixing your hair and following your normal skin care and make-up regimen are all part of your normal routine. However, when’s the last time that you washed your make-up brushes? The ones that you use every single day? The truth is that 72% of us don’t wash our brushes. It’s scary to […]
WHAT DOES THE SUN REALLY DO TO YOUR SKIN?
For Floridians, May typically means long days spent at the beach or outdoors enjoying the beautiful weather before the heat becomes completely oppressive. However, that beautiful golden tan might not seem so beautiful if you knew what the sun was really doing to your skin. Sun exposure is actually to blame for most of the […]