Self
July 2006
Clear Skin Forever
“The [topical prescription retinoids] can also be drying, but you can stave off flakes by asking your doc for a cream version instead of a gel and by using only a pea-sized amount to cover the entire face.”
Spa Finder
May 2006
Spa RX: Seeing the Light
“Medical lasers are named for the material that is 'pumped' with energy and made to lase, or emit some kind of single-wavelength radiation... The lasing material might be a gas..., a crystal..., or a chemical.”
Cookling Light
April 2006
A Lovely Show of Hands
“You may use a light moisturizer on your face, but the skin on your hands is thicker and needs a richer cream to penetrate the deep layers of skin cells.”
Self
April 2006
Healthy, Glowing, Gorgeous Skin!
“Certain antioxidants target specific free radicals, so buy a product with a few different ones for broader protection.”
Stuff At Night
November 2005
Just Eat It
“Salmon is particularly rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are supposed to reduce the body's production of inflammatory substances that can damage the skin.”
Health
August 2005
Looks - Good Questions
“I'm also a big fan of thermal water sprays, which can be used under makeup and over sunblock.”
Self
July 2005
Beauty Flash
“This summer, sip margaritas in the shade. Lime juice can increase skin's sensitivity to the sun, causing burns and brown spots.”
Self
April 2005
Healthy-Skin Breakthroughs
“...exposure to light and air can weaken [antioxidants]. For these reasons, finding the best antioxidant bang for your buck can be difficult.”
