When many people think of visiting cosmetic surgeons in order to improve their appearance, they think of getting drastic facelifts in order to turn back the clock. However, that type of thinking may have been true 25 years ago or more, but these days, there are plenty of laser treatments and other ones that use […]

Hair turns gray because the pigment cells stop making pigment, or color. Melanocytes are cells responsible for skin and hair color and are found everywhere in your skin and in the base of each hair follicle. In everyone, these hair-based melanocytes eventually peter out. For most people this begins around the age of thirty-five. By the time […]

Water: The high water content in cucumbers helps flush out toxins and also helps hydrate skin and reduces puffiness and inflammation. Vitamin C and caffeic acid: These two nutrients — also found in abundance in zucchini and pumpkin — are thought to thwart water retention and soothe inflamed, irritated skin. Magnesium, potassium, and fiber: You’ll want to keep […]

  Like the rest of our bodies, hands show signs of aging that may include brown spots, thinning skin, wrinkles, and large veins. If you’ve recently had surgical or even non-surgical cosmetic work done to achieve a younger you, there a few simple procedures that can make your hands match your new youthful appearance. The […]

Dark circles under the eyes make you appear tired and run down. There are several different possibilities for the cause of dark circles under the eyes, however there are solutions. Besides the inevitability of aging, which will worsen the dark circle because of the natural loss of fat, treating possible causes is important to not […]

Collagen is a key structural protein of the skin. Unfortunately, the skin decreases collagen production as we age, which results in wrinkles, fine lines and hollowness. More than 80 percent of the skin is composed of collagen, holding together ligaments and tendons as well. Collagen creams have been around for decades, however they haven’t proven […]

The skin is the largest human organ and is the first line of defense against the elements. It endures the intense cold, the extreme heat, and everything in between. Falling asleep with makeup on, sunbathing, sweating, waxing and shaving are just a few of the frequent abusers. With busy schedules and skin slipups, it’s important […]

A new resurfacing procedure named Fraxel has taken over the world of skin rejuvenation. Using fractional laser resurfacing technology, Fraxel laser treatments is a non-invasive procedure that can significantly reduce the appearance of wrinkles and scarring by stimulating collagen production in the dermis, the deepest layer of skin that creates elasticity. The mystery of beautiful […]