Who doesn’t want smooth, soft, bright skin year-round? While you might think these long winter days mean you’re in for tired, dry skin, that couldn’t further from the truth. Why not take advantage of the longer nights and cooler weather by awakening your skin with a chemical peel? Although the name may sound harsh, chemical peels require minimal to moderate down time and are very beneficial — as long as they are performed during cooler months. Unlike exfoliants, which are great for summer because they slough off the dead outermost layer of skin, chemical peels penetrate and expose deeper layers..
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April is Rosacea Awareness Month
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2012
What Is Rosacea? It is a chronic inflammatory facial disorder that may cause frequent flushes, facial redness, and small papules to form on the cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead. In advanced stages it may cause disfigurement to the nose area, looking swollen and bumpy due to excess skin growth. The Cause of Rosacea: Some doctors believe Rosacea to be linked to vascular disorders. The presence of a normally existing skin mite called Demodex Folliculorum, in increased numbers present on an active Rosacea patient’s face is also a suspected cause. The true underlying cause is still to be determined. Most Common..