Dermatologist Skincare Advice to Combat PPE Wear and Tear
(Photo Credit Alberto Giuliani) Overuse of masks, heightened stress, endless work hours, gallons of hand sanitizer, increased face washing - all of these symptoms of the new era of COVID. Our skin is being negatively impacted and especially the skin of our healthcare workers. Most people very rarely, if ever, wore masks prior to the pandemic and now many are wearing them eight or more hours per day and the skin is taking a beating. “The increased humidity, friction, and pressure affecting the skin’s surface may be detrimental, especially to individuals that already have sensitive skin or deal with skin...
For Mom- A Gift Guide for Mother's Day
This is THE year moms should be doubly showered and regaled with lavish gifts for all of the hardships us moms have endured sheltering at home and some of us even recovering from Covid. Laundry, mopping, scrubbing toilets, constant cooking and then cleaning again and again, all while trying to be productive at work. This has been no small task, a groundhog’s day of Cinderella-like hard knocks. After polling my oldest and dearest friends on one of our virtual cocktail hours, we came up with the following top Coronavirus-escapes most wanted. Cheers to moms getting outside, seeing and feeling the...
3 Reasons to Use Mineral Sunscreen to Protect Your Skin
Long term exposure to the sun can cause skin blemishes including aging, wrinkling, and burns. To prevent these imperfections, you should use a high-quality sunscreen Here are three reasons to use a mineral sunscreen versus a chemical sunscreen. 1. Full Protection Against UVA and UVB Sunlight Sunlight damages your skin both on the surface and in deeper layers. You can prevent the UVB damage on the surface with chemical sunscreens, but not the UVA damage beyond the surface. Mineral-based sunscreens block UVA and UVB sunlight to protect your skin at every level. 2. Starts to Work Right Away The instructions...
Three Unique Ways You Can Better Protect Your Skin from the Heat
As the earth continues to age, the weather seems to be getting more diverse. Depending on where you live, it can take longer for certain seasons to fully kick in. Sometimes, sunny days will stretch out into the depths of winter and autumn, despite those being more gloomy and foggy times of the year. It can be a good thing for those sensitive to environmental changes. However, it may not be the best for the skin. Here are three special ways anyone can protect their skin from the heat: Upgrade Your Sunscreen Generic sunscreen may do just fine for most...
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