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For the most part, we have it pretty lucky here in the United States in terms of our skin care treatments and their safety. Sure, there's some questino every now and then about whether or not the FDA has been right in approving specific cosmetic treatments. And there are occasional problems with med ...Continue Reading

As each day passes whilst I'm living in Sydney, Australia I am blown away by the constant, in-your-face ad campaigns about skin cancer. Every street corner in every suburb has skin-cancer clinics and posters promoting the constant use and reapplication of sunscreen. Bondi beach is not only bustling ...Continue Reading

US researchers may have found a link between aggressive malignant melanoma and stress. Physicians believe stress induces and accelerates the progression of melanoma in 'basket case' patients. In fact for those hot-headed folk, researchers found stress to have the worst affects on skin cancer. So it ...Continue Reading

If you're someone who takes cruises every summer, you're probably going to discover that there's something new aboard your boat. This year seems to be a popular year for people to have the option of getting treatments like Botox while on board the cruise. Is this a good idea or should it be avoided? ...Continue Reading

One of the reasons that people get cosmetic procedures such as dermal fillers is that they want to look better so that they can move forward with their careers. It has been shown that attractive people are more likely to get hired and to move into powerful positions than are their equally talented b ...Continue Reading

Are you and your cover-up inseparable on the beach? Cellulite can cause a disturbing lack of confidence in even the most outgoing people. But a new treatment is available to those looking for a fast, non-invasive option to treat those dimpled thighs. Meet Synergie! The Synergie systems created by Dy ...Continue Reading

If you’re over 40 years of age, chances are you have – or will soon have – age spots, those pesky tan, gray or brown spots and patches that typically occur on areas of the body that have been exposed to the sun. Most individuals experience at least a few age spots once they reach m ...Continue Reading

With the warm weather emerging and our bikinis coming out for beach season, it may be a wise choice to greet the spring and summer with some sunscreen. Over the winter months, many of us hibernate away from the sun and fail to soak up any rays, so our skin is more susceptible to burning when we fir ...Continue Reading

We're smack dab in the middle of Skin Cancer Awareness Month and that means that it's a good time for a reminder that you should get regular screenings for skin cancer. These screenings allow for an early diagnosis of the problem which results in more effective and efficient treatment. Many differen ...Continue Reading

When you walk in the store and pick up a bottle of moisturizer, what is the first thing you look for? For many, evidence of scientific testing and terminology catch their eye. These scientific terms are added onto cosmetic products as a way to attract the savvy consumer. "Right now, the more your p ...Continue Reading