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Knowledge is power, and the more you understand about skincare products, the more effective your decisions will be. (Not to mention the money you'll no longer waste on pretty jars that are mostly just pretty jars.) Not knowing where to start or what the true core skin care needs are leaves most people guessing and at the mercy of the...

Safe Actives for Sensitive Skin

Active ingredients can be a broad and confusing term in Skincare. What most professionals mean by “Actives” is a reference to products and ingredients that exfoliate and speed up cell turnover such as Retinoids, AHA/BHA, or Manual exfoliating scrubs. These sometimes strong ingredients can be used together in a weekly skincare routine, but for those with already “Sensitive Skin” this...

Halo and Broadband Light Before and After

Halo and Broadband Light Combination procedures can make a remarkable difference in achieving the results you want. A particularly beneficial combination is Halo Laser and BBL (IPL with customizable filters). BBL is a light source. Discolorations of red and/or brown are easily minimized with broad band light alone. You may be more familiar with the terms IPL, Intense pulsed light...

Summer Skin SOS

Fight low humidity with a humidifier. A/C removes moisture from the air in your car, office, and home. Spritz - keep a small container of Evian or Avene thermal water, or your fine mister with bottled water, in your car, purse, night table, or work desk. If you tend to flush or experience persistent redness and want to use...

Antioxidant Power Players

Don't miss our Once-a-Year Promotions Vitamin C has long been THE star of the antioxidant family. With newer formulations, nearly every skin, even the sensitive, can benefit from the serious actions of Vitamin C. Major topical antioxidants and their benefits: Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid): Helps brighten skin tone, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, protects against...

The Stay-All-Day Foundation Dilemma

"I wear makeup most days and I struggle getting it all off. Why is my regular cleanser not working?" One of the best things about today's foundation is that it stays! One of the worst things about today's foundation is that it stays! Between primers, stay-all-day makeup, concealers, and setting sprays, your cleanser might very well be losing the battle....

Angie’s Skin Care Favorites

Your skin needs help, but how do you decide exactly what? Our Nurse Practitioner Angela Sarff has a short list of top favorites. Acne-prone and/or oily skin begging for a balancing product? SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF - A great antioxidant (Vitamin C) for Acne-prone skin. Silymarin helps balance lipid/sebum in overactive oily skin. It also has brightening effects. Easily irritated...

3 Easy Steps You Can Take Today to Improve Your Skin

Your skin is the first aspect of your body that begins to wear down with age. Taking proper care of your skin will pay off for years to come. Our cosmetic dermatologist in L.A. knows how difficult it is to live with certain skin conditions and can help you improve your skin care regimen. Whether you struggle with acne, rosacea,...

Combination Halo Hybrid Laser and BBL

Pigmentation problems can be tough to treat. When single therapies don't get the job done completely, we may recommend treatment combinations. The images below show the welcome improvements of Broad Band Light combined with Halo Hybrid Laser. Combination therapies are proving to be a faster and more complete option for patients who want the best results in the shortest amount of time....

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