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Acne Scars at Any Age
I had managed to get through my adolescent acne without a single scar. This summer my skin decided to act like an out of control teenager. By the time it was brought under control, I was left with...
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Tri-luma– Its back!
Its back on shelves! Tri-luma, the turbo powered skin lightener is now available after a more than an 18 month disappearance. There was no FDA recall or explanation from the company. Nothing. I...
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Mid-Fall Makeover, Part 1
The summer is long over, but the freckles remain– and its a great time for a mini-makeover. Starting this blog three years ago, I have been diligent about using effective sun protection. I’ve also...
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Mid-Fall Makeover- Part 2
Three years go, I started my No-Nonsense Makeover with IPL( Intense Pulsed Light) and it made a huge difference in my skin. I was diligent about using sunscreens every morning, but rarely...
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Hydroquinone- How Long Can I Use It? by Deb Chase
Question: My doctor gave me a prescription for hydroquinone ( 4%) cream. Its helping control my post pregnancy dark splotches, but I’ve heard bad things about it. How long can I safely use it?...
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Can Women of Color Use Lasers? by Deb Chase
Question: Can a South Asian women use Forever Beautiful laser to get rid of dark patches? Answer: According to Carissa, the amazing esthetician who works with Dr Z.Paul Lorenc, the short answer is—...
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Skin Brighteners vs Skin Lighteners– What’s the Difference?
Question: Because I have dark spots on my face and chest, I bought a cream with licorice root that promised to “brighten” my skin. Then I saw another product with hydroquinone that claimed to...
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What the Heck is Niacinamide?
Question: What is niacinamide and what can it do for my skin? I bought a moisturizer that promised to lighten dark patches. Then I read about another product that claimed niacinamide improves...
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Is Licorice Root Really Your Skin’s New Best Friend?
If you thought licorice root is just a sticky black candy, you and your skin are in for some great news. Licorice root has been used for 4000 years in Egyptian and Chinese medicine to reduce...
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Not All Freckles Are Equal
After a lifetime of happy, sun filled days, the skin is dotted with freckles, dark spots and patches. But not all spots are equal. There can be little flat dark freckles, larger bumpy areas the...
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Mid-Fall Makeover, Part 1
The summer is long over, but the freckles remain– and its a great time for a mini-makeover. Starting this blog three years ago, I have been diligent about using effective sun protection. I’ve also...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mid-Fall Makeover- Part 2
Three years go, I started my No-Nonsense Makeover with IPL( Intense Pulsed Light) and it made a huge difference in my skin. I was diligent about using sunscreens every morning, but rarely...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hydroquinone- How Long Can I Use It? by Deb Chase
Question: My doctor gave me a prescription for hydroquinone ( 4%) cream. Its helping control my post pregnancy dark splotches, but I’ve heard bad things about it. How long can I safely use it?...
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Can Women of Color Use Lasers? by Deb Chase
Question: Can a South Asian women use Forever Beautiful laser to get rid of dark patches? Answer: According to Carissa, the amazing esthetician who works with Dr Z.Paul Lorenc, the short answer is—...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Skin Brighteners vs Skin Lighteners– What’s the Difference?
Question: Because I have dark spots on my face and chest, I bought a cream with licorice root that promised to “brighten” my skin. Then I saw another product with hydroquinone that claimed to...
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What the Heck is Niacinamide?
Question: What is niacinamide and what can it do for my skin? I bought a moisturizer that promised to lighten dark patches. Then I read about another product that claimed niacinamide improves...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Is Licorice Root Really Your Skin’s New Best Friend?
If you thought licorice root is just a sticky black candy, you and your skin are in for some great news. Licorice root has been used for 4000 years in Egyptian and Chinese medicine to reduce...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Not All Freckles Are Equal
After a lifetime of happy, sun filled days, the skin is dotted with freckles, dark spots and patches. But not all spots are equal. There can be little flat dark freckles, larger bumpy areas the...
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