This time of year, patients complain about dry patches, rashes, itchy skin, and more. Our cold, winter weather means your skin has to cope with a host of cold weather problems and probably isn’t very happy. This blog has some winter weather hacks to help you protect your skin in cold weather.
Skin Care
Winter Skin: Give it special love
Feeling the effects of our winter on your skin? It’s no surprise. Cold dry air plus indoor heat are working against your best efforts to keep your skin looking and feeling its best. But fear not: it’s not hopeless. There are several steps you can take to counter the effects of our cold Chicago winter: […]
Kick off the New Year the right way
The holidays are behind us, and now is the perfect time to kick off the new year the right way. You want healthy and great looking skin. Here’s how to get it and keep it. The right products for you Always use good skin care products that are right for your skin type. That doesn’t […]
Let’s Debunk Common Skin Care Myths
There are many myths about skin care. The more often they get repeated, the more people believe them. It’s time to put them to rest and let you know the facts about taking better care of your skin. Here are several of the most common myths we hear and the facts: Myth: Oily doesn’t need […]
Happy National Healthy Skin Month
November is National Healthy Skin Month. It’s important to keep your skin in its best shape all year-round, and this is the perfect time to remind you of the basics of good skin care. Tips for healthy skin Changing weather; Changing skin care needs As our climate changes, it’s even more important to remember that […]
Stress and your skin
STRESS! It’s your body’s response to pressures and changes in your life that often produces an emotional and physical reaction. Working under a tight deadline? Starting a new job? Going to a new school? Dealing with a family crisis? Although stress may not cause your skin issue, it can aggravate problems you’re already dealing with. […]
Reduce skin damage caused by wildfire smoke pollution
This summer’s Canadian wildfires brought more than just eerie colored skies and itchy eyes. The environmental pollutants that accompanied these wildfires and affected almost all the northern U.S. states can cause serious damage to your skin, the body’s first line of defense. Struggling with your skin? You’re not alone Many patients have already exhibited skin […]
Sleep well for beautiful skin
Consider the following: Sleep tips for healthy, beautiful skin Here are several tips to help you improve the quality of your sleep and, therefore, your skin: The bottom line You can expect to see accelerated aging if you are consistently sleep deprived. By contrast, when you’re well rested, your skin benefits by having fewer wrinkles, […]
Anti-Aging for Everyone
It’s a great idea to start your anti-aging routine in your twenties. But let’s say you didn’t. It’s still not too late to get started on the path to younger, healthier skin. As you age, everyone’s skin loses collagen, your elastic tissue and the skin’s fat layer. The result is loss of volume and unwanted […]
Summer Travel Tips
Summertime and travel season is in full swing. It’s exciting and, at the same time, stressful. Changes in your usual routine, sleep, eating, and everything else may have negative effects on your skin. So, here are a few ways you can stay on track with your skin care routine and maintain great skin even while […]