Category Sun damage

12 Mar

Reasons why Your Skin Needs Help!!

Spring is just around the corner, and we will help you get your skin looking its best as you get ready to bare a lot more of it! From the latest laser procedures and dermal fillers you can find at our office, to our extensive line of SkinCeuticals products, we’ve got the stuff you need. […]

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4 Mar

Beauty, not disease, motivates teens to wear sunscreen

After offering information about UV light and sun-protective behaviors, the two health-ed videos diverge: one describes the increased skin cancer risk of UV exposure and the other describes effects on appearance including wrinkles and premature aging. Which of these two videos do you think caused teenagers to use more sunscreen six weeks after it was […]

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27 Feb

New wrinkle worry identified: Water bottle mouth

Facial wrinkles occur because people lose skin elasticity as they age, but there are also habits that can contribute to premature signs of aging. For example, forgoing sunscreen can cause sun damage, which leads to lines on the face. Repetitive motions, such as constantly squinting at the sun or sucking on a cigarette, can also […]

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5 Feb

Reverse Sun Damage and Maintain the Results

While sun damage doesn’t happen overnight, it can seem like it visibly affects the skin in a rather short period of time. The more the skin is exposed to the sun, the more the collagen and elastin in the deeper layers is broken down, giving less support to the underlying muscles and the skin’s surface. […]

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29 Jan

The Steps to Spotless Skin

While some learn to love those tiny brown spots on the tip of the nose, cheeks and shoulders, others look for anything to fade freckled skin. Thankfully, you can lighten unwanted freckles and spots instead of just covering them up with makeup. And, obtaining brighter, smoother, spot-free skin may be easier than you think.  At […]

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22 Jan

9 Top Cosmetic Treatments for Aging Skin

1. Retinoid creams A host of over-the-counter products claim to help fight wrinkles. One option: topical retinoid (derived from vitamin A) creams; look for retinol in the ingredient list. The SkinCeuticals line has products with retinol in them to help fight existing wrinkles .  2. Over-the-counter peptide creams Creams containing peptides—short snippets of linked amino acids—can be […]

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13 Jan

Laser Skin Resurfacing and Laser Hair Removal

Laser Skin Procedures Your skin spends all day every day protecting your body from the elements. Over the years, the toll of being the first line of defense against the sun, wind, toxins, UV rays, and cigarette smoke, not to mention stress and poor nutrition, begins to show. The skin loses the smoothness and resilience […]

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3 Jan

It's Winter Time, Be Kind To Your Skin

As winter is upon us, you have probably noticed that you skin is getting dryer. This is common and we see changes in our skin throughout the seasons of the year. And, your skin will require different care and treatment depending upon the season of the year. So what should you be doing differently? Glad […]

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23 Dec

Vitamin C….Great Stocking Stuffers- by Dr. Mark Bishara in Mansfield and Southlake

SkinCeuticals Skincare- The Perfect Stocking Stuffer for your loved one! As we age, we lose the natural vitamin C in our skin. Luckily, we can put Vitamin C back into our skin to unlock and help turn back the clock in three ways: 1. Age Spots Vitamin C helps gradually fade the spots and help […]

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16 Dec

My Face Looks 50, My Hands Look 65

Like the rest of our bodies, our hands show signs of aging that may include brown spots, thinning skin, wrinkles, and large veins. I recently had a very happy facelift patient who looked 15 years younger, but suddenly the skin on her hands didn’t match her rejuvenated face. There a few simple procedures that can […]

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