Daily Skin Care Tips

- FDA Approves use of plasma skin regeneration to treat acne scars

State of the art plasma skin regeneration technology, which is currently used to treat wrinkles, skin lesions and various forms of keratosis, has now been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat acne scarring. Rhytec inc., a subsidiary of the UK based Rhytec Ltd., are the pioneers of this revolutionary treatment, which trials show can dramatically improve the appearance of acne scarring.

- how does plasma skin regeneration work?

Plasma skin therapy uses a thermal energy, known as nitrogen plasma energy, which targets each layer …

Rock Spa is the first San Diego spa to carry the Intraceuticals Celebrity Oxygen Facial, which we discovered is a favorite treatment among many Hollywood stars, from Madonna and Victoria Beckham, to J-Lo, Eva Longoria and Naomi Campbell. this celeb-endorsed secret weapon operates with topical hyperbaric oxygen technology, a process which is enhanced by rejuvenating serums packed with hyaluronic acid. Celebrities favor the treatment before red carpet events.

On paper, it may sound a little too high-tech. but in person, it’s a simple, soothing experience. following an exfoliating cleanse and added extractions upon request, your esthetician will apply layers …

To fully grasp the procedure for scar tissue removal, it is important to really know what scars are and just how they’re generated. Scar tissue forms as a primary response to damage to the skin, chiefly the crucial Dermis layer . This is actually the middle layer of skin in between the epidermis (the top layer we see) and the subcutaneous (the layer we hope not to see). Any time damage happens to the skin, your body releases brand new collagen fibers and skin tissues to ensure that it promptly repairs itself.

Once the wound has carried out healing, a scar is commonly created. Your skin has recovered to the point where your body is closed to the environment, but maybe not to an aesthetic degree – this is why scar removal methods and treatments …

Thursday, 22 March 2012, 3:20 pm Press Release: Whole Nine Yards

22 March 2012

Sell out Purified Bee Venom RangeAvailable in NZ

Manuka Doctor a unique skincare rangecontaining Purified Bee Venom which sold out in the UnitedKingdom within the first three weeks of being launched isnow available in new Zealand.

The Purified Bee Venom rangeis the result of a patented purification process thatremoves any unwanted particles after it has been collectedfrom the bees.

Manuka Doctor Vice President, NicolaMacfarlane, said there had been unprecedented demand for theproduct range when it was launched in the United Kingdomlate last year.

Already dubbed ‘nature’s alternativeto botox’ Purified Bee Venom has a considerable body ofscience behind it with international research showing themany benefits that could be derived from applying it to theskin.

“Purified Bee Venom can provide anti-bacterial,anti-wrinkle and cell …

Posted on 12. Mar, 2012 by TomKelp in Conditions and Treatments

There are many reasons why people outgrow tattoos. A butterfly tattoo on the ankle, a lover’s name on the arm, a Chinese character that meant demon–what you thought was a great idea when you were a teen could be something that you thoroughly regret as an adult. When your tattoo is no longer an expression of you who are, you may be wondering how to get rid of it. Most people who want it done fast often go for laser tattoo removals. but if you want to know how to remove a tattoo yourself at home, then here is a quick guide on the two main removal creams.

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)Before laser was used to zap off your tattoos, the medical community recommended trichloroacetic …

Treating acne scars and marks is a problem just as big and annoying as treating acne itself. you all, out there, who suffer because of that, I know you and feel for you. just like me, you’d give anything for a solution that does even a little percent of what it promises to do.

The answer is, unfortunately, simple. I say unfortunately because I have to destroy a myth, I really do. There is no miracle that can be performed. No matter what a cream promises, it won’t deliver. of course, in time you will see improvement. There are some very good creams, based on collagen, snail extract or with other ingredients that fill and regenerate skin, but the process is painfully slow and incomplete. And the main problem with that is even more disturbing.…

Newswise — SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (Feb. 7, 2012) – As we age, our skin undergoes a number of changes affecting its texture, volume and appearance. Fortunately, dermatologists can use fillers or lasers to correct the most notable signs of aging and can recommend skin care products with added ingredients that can further repair damaged skin.

“Many fillers for the aging face are now designed to create a fuller, more youthful appearance, instead of targeting only wrinkles or fine lines. In addition, facial rejuvenation with lasers is now more targeted, resulting in quicker results and less downtime,” said dermatologist Jenny Kim, MD, PhD, FAAD, associate professor of medicine, division of dermatology, University of California, Los Angeles. “Couple these treatments with the wide range of inexpensive skin care products with high-quality ingredients that are now available and patients …

Baking soda is one of the many treatments that are prescribed for the removal of acne scars and wrinkles. Chemically, it is sodium bicarbonate. It is a synthetic chemical that is meant to be applied on the skin for the treatment. however, using it for acne scars and wrinkles is not without its controversies. Despite the effectiveness of this mode of treatment, there are several cons of the treatment too. Read on to know more.

Manner of Using Baking Soda for Acne Scars and Wrinkles
For the elimination of acne scars and wrinkles, the solution is applied externally. A pasty solution is prepared which contains one teaspoon of the powder in two teaspoons of water. this paste is then directly rubbed onto the scars and the wrinkles. The paste is kept on for a couple …

It turns out you really are what you eat.

“What you eat has at least 50 percent to do with the condition of your complexion,” said Dr. Jessica Wu, dermatologist and author of “Feed Your Face.”

Dr. Wu has spent years helping her patients feed their faces.

“It’s all in choosing the right foods that are delicious to eat and also good for your skin,” Wu said.

She suggests picking beef fajitas over cheese quesadillas, since dairy products are high in hormones.

“Even organic dairy products [like] cheese [are] full of cow hormones that are shown to affect your acne, increase oil glands and make you break out,” Wu said.

Animal proteins like lamb, chicken and beef are also good to eat if you are fighting wrinkles. Beef is also high in zinc.

“Zinc is …