Are there allergens in your skincare products?It’s easy to pick up a new lotion or shampoo without reading through all the multi-syllabic ingredients listed on the back of the container. In most people, these plant oils, fragrances and preservatives are hardly a cause...
Dry Skin during the Cold Months of the Year.As the leaves fall, and the months get colder, our skin can become victim to the cooling climate. Do you struggle with dry, irritated, and cracking skin in the fall and winter? Does your eczema worsen as the year comes to an...
Bacterial folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles due to infection. It most commonly affects young adult males and those who frequently sweat due to working out or being outdoors. Bacterial folliculitis is most likely to be found on the scalp line, beard...
Tip Tuesdays: It’s Ragweed Season! The Effect Of Pollen On Your Skin Ragweed is upon us! This common allergen starts blooming in late summer and continues throughout the fall. About 15% of people in the US suffer from ragweed allergies. In addition to coughing and...
Although the end of summer is quickly approaching, we are experiencing some of the hottest and most humid weather of the year here in Virginia, and we can look forward to 80+ degree days until well into September. Even as we trade sunbathing for studying and bug bites...
Hydroquinone is a widely-known ingredient in skin care that is used for its ability to lighten brown spots and improve skin tone. This antioxidant, which can be found in many plants including coffee, tea, wheat, beans, and onions, has been used to treat melasma and...
