The Skin Guru February 2008 Archive

Take the Sting Out of Windburn
Posted Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 12:41 pm PST
The most effective measures you can take to prevent windburn actually need to happen long before you brave the great outdoors. Do not use retinoids,…
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Can Drinking Vitamin Waters Improve Your Skin?
Posted Tue, Feb 26, 2008, 6:10 pm PST
In recent years, a slew of "enhanced" waters have hit the market, promising to deliver a dose of nutrients along with your daily hydration. Bottom…
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Is Your Cleanser Hurting Your Skin?
Posted Fri, Feb 22, 2008, 3:25 pm PST
I have noticed that many people with acne cleanse their faces too much. Let me clear one thing up: Acne-prone skin is not "dirty," and blemishes can't…
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Top 5 Products to Try This Month
Posted Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 8:00 pm PST
Lips need extra moisture year-round, since they don't produce any of the natural oils that skin does, and winter can take a particular toll.
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7 Reasons Women Lose Their Hair
Posted Fri, Feb 15, 2008, 3:00 pm PST
Women's hair can thin for a variety of reasons, and yet the topic is still far less openly discussed than male hair loss.
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Birth Control Pills and Acne
Posted Tue, Feb 12, 2008, 6:28 pm PST
There are currently four oral contraceptives approved by the FDA for the treatment of acne: Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Estrostep, and Yaz.
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Do's and Don'ts for a Younger-Looking Neck
Posted Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 5:13 pm PST
In the vast majority of cases, it's the neck - not the face - that gives away a person's age.
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A Daily Skin Care Routine
Posted Thu, Jan 31, 2008, 5:05 pm PST
Whatever your skin type, the brands you find at your local drugstore are typically your best bet. Larger skin care companies have the biggest budgets…
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I'm Dr. Leslie Baumann, chief of the Division of Cosmetic Dermatology and a professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine. I will be discussing the fundamentals of skin care and the latest advances in skin care and cosmetic dermatology procedures.