In addition to an annual skin check, any changes or lesions should get looked at to ensure they aren’t serious or to determine an appropriate treatment.
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 […]
Get Glowing this Holiday Season
With holiday parties, get-togethers, fun times ahead, of course you’ll want to look your best for all of it. Skin Care Treatments We have a few suggestions for quick and effective ways for you to glow this holiday season and all year long: Tips for glowing healthy skin With all that dashing around and temperature […]
Ugh, Acne
Although most people think of acne as something that affects teenagers, the reality is that people of all ages get acne. It doesn’t matter when you get it, the question I hear is “how do I get rid of it?” Wishing it away won’t work. Scrubbing it away will make it worse. And, picking at […]
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 […]
Microneedling: A great treatment
Microneedling — a great, minimally invasive treatment —uses tiny needles to puncture the skin with the goal of diminishing acne scars, large pores, sagging skin, scars due to surgery or an injury, and wrinkles and fine lines. It works by stimulating your body to make collagen, and is safe for all skin tones. We are […]
Eczema: Know the facts
Contrary to what you might think, Eczema isn’t one skin disease. Instead, it’s a family of disorders that refer to conditions when skin becomes dry, inflamed, itchy, red or discolored. Eczema has varying symptoms affecting people differently. Types of Eczema The National Eczema Association identifies different types of eczema: It is possible to have more […]
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. […]