You’ve set your clock back for daylight savings time, but did you adjust your skin care routine? You should! You need to switch from lightweight summer products to ones better suited for cooler weather that will protect your skin against Chicago’s cold, dry autumn. I receive many calls this time of year from patients complaining […]
Skin Care
Your Skin and Climate Change
Your skin is your body’s first line of defense against the outside world. It has to adjust to whatever environment you’re in, and reacts to climate change.
Great Ideas for National Skin Care Awareness Month
This month is National Skin Care Awareness Month. You’ve heard me say this many times, and it’s worth repeating here: since skin is your body’s largest organ, it’s critical to take good care of it. That’s why a national month designation such as this helps call attention to the importance of protecting and enhancing your […]
Important Tips for Maintaining Great Skin While Traveling
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 tips for helping you stay on track with your skin care routine and maintain great skin even […]
Skin Care Treats for Moms
This month, we celebrate our moms for all they do. Moms devote so much time to caring for others, they often don’t make taking care of themselves a priority. If you’re a mom, you probably spent the past two years juggling more tasks than ever and spent less time on yourself. Now that the pandemic […]
Time for Extra Sun Protection
As we approach the weather that makes living in Chicago the best, it’s important to remind you that the more time you spend outdoors, the higher your exposure to the sun’s harmful rays. By now, you’ve probably heard me say a zillion times how important it is to wear a broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen that’s at […]
3 Great Skin Rejuvenation Treatments
Now is a great time for a skin rejuvenation treatment to give you fabulous skin that’s as fresh as spring. We are pleased to offer the following: Microneedling This is an excellent minimally invasive procedure that helps generate new collagen and skin tissue for smoother, firmer, more toned skin. It also reduces the appearance of […]
Microdermabrasion
Have you noticed your face looks dull and wintered? It’s probably due to accumulation of dead skin cells and impurities on the surface of your skin. The good news is microdermabrasion is a great way to get rid of unwanted dead cells, open clogged pores, and leave your skin feeling smooth and refreshed. What is […]
Tips for Treating Eczema in Winter
You’ve probably noticed that, if you have eczema, your skin has more dry and scaly patches, or has become itchier. In other words, your eczema has gotten worse as the weather gets and stays colder. Eczema flare-ups become more common when the skin can’t stay moisturized on its own, which is often caused by our […]
Laser Your Problems Away
Lasers are great tools for addressing several skin concerns with no to minimal downtime. That almost sounds like magic, but it’s real! The development of today’s lasers lets us provide better care for your skin. I am pleased to offer the following laser treatments to help you look your best. Laser Genesis Don’t use makeup […]