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The Scoop on Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), from a Dermatologist

Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (or AHAs) are a group of chemicals originally discovered in milk, certain fruits, and nuts. AHAs have an anti-aging...

Our hands are pretty important parts of our bodies– because many times, they’re what bring us together with other people – like our...

Acne can have really negative effects upon a person’s mood and self-confidence. The good news is that Dermatologists now have a growing...

Maybe you like to be outdoors in the sun, and maybe you want to keep your skin resilient by preventing or managing wrinkling of your...

Melasma, sometimes called “the mask of pregnancy,” is a facial or neck skin condition with deposition of additional skin pigment or...

Maybe you like to swim, to surf, to jog, to golf, or to run? Maybe you like to be outdoors, or you’re a sun lover? Exposure to...

Did you know that runners and walkers often have several skincare needs that can be easily solved? In 2016, after 25 years of practicing...

After 25 years practicing Dermatology, I designed a moisturizer product called the GlycoShea® Creams to incorporate the moisturizing...

Many of the sunscreens that you see on the shelf have a number on them, called an “SPF.” What does SPF stand for? Skin Penetrance Factor...

The GlycoShea® Creams contain an anti-wrinkle chemical called Glycolic Acid, what’s called an AHA or Alpha-Hydroxy Acid. Glycolic Acid is...