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There’s something about leaving a room and knowing that your scent lingers a moment in the air that’s empowering. After all, scent is the strongest
More than half of newborns will develop jaundice within their first week of life. This is termed physiological jaundice (meaning normal, or “to be expected”,
Peptides are often touted in beauty products. That’s because they’ve been shown to increase collagen production in research studies, which, in turn, will give people
If you’re blonde then you’re more likely to get hit on at the bar, but less likely to be the CEO of a top 500
*Editor’s Note: This infographic was changed on December 5, 2012 to correct information on nonionic surfactants showing what ingredients fall into this category.
When discussions of “plastic surgery” arise, we often picture someone who’s “had work done”: women with oversized breasts and pumped up fish lips and men
Freeze 24-7 Eyecing Fatigue-Fighting Eye Cream ($131.09, amazon.com), has some very effective ingredients. But those ingredients may not be the ones the company touts. Sometimes
Ecru New York Acacia Oil Protein ($30, amazon.com) is a little like a multi-vitamin in terms of topical hair products. With Acacia Collagen, Hydrolyzed Keratin,
One of the most bothersome and disfiguring characteristics of cutaneous inflammatory conditions such as acne and rosacea is not the condition itself, but the residual
Hard to believe, but 43% of the U.S. population will be 50 or older in 2015. In other words, almost half of the U.S. will
If you go on a date and wear perfume with pheromones, what are the chances that your date will like me more than if you
You may know that ambergris is a substance that comes from whales, but do you know what it really is and why it’s used in
Every few days I get a bruise bumping into something or another. Still, I can’t help but do the exact same thing every time a
Proactiv Solution Concealer Plus is a concealer intended to help those suffering from acne. The formula is crafted for oily skin and includes acne-fighting sulfur.
In recent years, there has been a turn in the beauty and cosmetics industry against parabens. The reason? Some studies show high concentrations of parabens
Lumene Sensitive Touch Serum ($19.99) is a milky serum intended to help those with sensitive skin, redness, and irritation. The main ingredient is arctic linen seed,
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For me, this holiday is a chance to celebrate the collage of memories of the past year that made my heart sing. One of the
We are proud to introduce our latest exclusive dermatologist interview, this one with Dr. Luigi Polla, M.D. A world-renowned cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Polla was the first
One of our favorite writers, Leah Argento, is geared up to go back to school to study skin aesthetics. At 47 with a teenage daughter,
According to Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D., of the Dr. Oz Show fame, you should save your money on the “fancy” creams, and buy St. Ives
No one ever complains about having too much hair on their head! But in every other part of the body, hair is such a huge
If you’ve used a product with colostrum, then you’ve used a product with an ingredient that comes from mammary glands. Colorstrum is a substance found
Davines Momo Moisturizing Anti-Aging Daily Cream ($18.98, amazon.com) with walnut extract promises to improve body, shine, and softness in dry and damaged hair. But it’s
Dr. Greenfield’s HandShield ($11.99, ideazbrands.com) is a cream lotion intended to moisturize and protect the skin of people who work with their hands. It’s a
Caprylic Acid/Capric Triglyceride appears in numerous formulations, but what does it actually do? It’s primarily in products for antimicrobial, antiviral, and antibacterial uses, but it
Does steam do anything for your skin? Once upon a time, many of us were adrift in a sea of magazine articles telling us
Wella Professionals Mirror Finish Polish ($17.30, amazon.com) helps to smooth and shine hair. However, the formulation reveals that unlike some products, which can help improve
Warts (or verruca) are a common nuisance that are mainly a cosmetic concern but can become problematic at times. Here is a quick idea: (Note:
Mica is what gives makeup those lovely flecks of sparkle. It can also make concealer appear more natural. But what exactly is mica and how
Waxelene ($15.99, amazon.com) is an all-natural alternative to petroleum jelly (also known as petrolatum). Its ingredients list is short and sweet: Organic Soy Oil, Beeswax,
We already know that keeping the skin moisturized ensures young, soft skin. Moisturizing is also important when it comes to improving the appearance of scars
Beeswax is in all sorts of products, from cosmetics to candles. It’s endlessly useful, both in its applications on skin and for the way it
FutureDerm Time-Release Retinol ($54.95, shop.futurederm.com) 0.5 has been selling so well and the response from readers and bloggers has made us unbelievably happy. You guys
People say, “Sweat it out” a lot. That phrase implies a very popular notion out there: that sweating helps the body rid itself of toxins.
Oil cleansing is a big trend right now, as it has been for a while. While oil cleansing is often a mix of castor oil,
Obesity brings with it a myriad of problems, and the skin is not spared. There are many causes for hyperpigmentation, or excessive darkening of the
Panthenol is an alcohol made out of pathenolic acid, or vitamin B5. It’s used for everything from sleep deprivation to dandruff, and is found in
I’m writing this ad hoc post in reponse to the overwhelming positive feedback and accompanying questions that I received in my post on the complexation interaction between
Sodium Lactate is the salt of lactic acid and is often used in both cosmetics and food as a preservative (Huang and Huang). It’s
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Philosophy has made a wonderful effort to support it by donating all the net profits from its
We’ve mentioned the 500 Dalton Rule several times in articles as a general rule of thumb for ingredients that need to penetrate the skin. This
We’re giving away DHC Cleansing Oil! The oil, which gently cleanses away dirt and makeup, contains skin nourishing rich olive oil, rosemary oil, and vitamin
I think it was a few years ago when I started hearing the advice to always use your ring finger when applying eye cream or
Ethnic skin or skin of color is a growing area of interest in the dermatology and beauty industries because of its unique structure and function
We all know that tanning is damaging for skin, so spray tans are a better option. The ideal is to be pale and happy, but
Raspberries are delicious, but they may also have some benefits when they’re included in skin care. It’s well known that fruit is beneficial for the body
What are the benefits of bathing? Many of us take baths to relax, we think of them as somehow therapeutic. After all, when you’ve had
We breathe in oxygen, we breathe out carbon dioxide. We all know that one basic fact. I don’t know about you, but as
Everywhere out there is information on how to care for a baby’s skin. In fact, it seems that much like anything with baby-care, there’s conflicting
For the last several months, the beauty sphere has been discussing the benefits of the Geisha facial, which boasts bird poop as its main ingredient.
I have found two new products that I am in love with: Brazil Nut Oil and Premier Sea Salt Scrub. Brazil Nut Oil I use
Fire Tulip, African tulip tree, Spathodea campanulata, it goes by many names, but this ingredient has popped up in a few cosmetic products. One reason
I am amazed at the progress in the field of public health awareness over the last couple of decades. It’s heartening to see that
From behind your spa’s curtain to behind your bathroom door, dry brushing is the latest fad in the skincare world. A natural bristle brush
We talk about how UV-irradiation affects your skin constantly, we even talk about how UV-irradiation affects hair all the time, but rarely do we consider
Let’s begin by clarifying the numerous terms that are seen when discussing vitamin B3, which is a water-soluble essential nutrient. Vitamin B3 is known as
Recently I read an article that said to rub banana peels on my skin to smooth it. Are they totally bananas? (I refuse to apologize
Curly- and some wavy-haired people do not brush their hair the same way as everyone else. My friends with stick straight hair often try
We all come across these ads with wording that pretty much FORCE you to click on them to see what it is all about. I
1.) What are the advantages to using CE Ferulic with the treatment versus without it? The Clear + Brilliant Perméa laser treatment is technically engineered
Glycosaminoglycans, known as GAGs, are polysaccharides that exist naturally in the dermis of the skin as natural moisture factors that bind nearly 1000 times their
Everyone goes gray eventually, but why does it happen? In our culture, we widely consider graying to be a sign of aging. Note, though, that
Facial masks can be extremely beneficial to the skin for a variety of reasons. If you suffer from dry and dehydrated skin, there are various
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Bamboo is an incredibly resilient grass that grows on every continent except Antarctica. The plant has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for many, many
Silicones have gotten a lot of press recently in terms of the role they play in shampoo and conditioner. Many have cried that they cause
Growing up, I didn’t have a lot of money, so it’s hard for me to say that we’re raising the price. That said, we’ve run
When going in for fillers, Botox, or any cosmetic procedure requiring the use of a needle, there will be a short session with your
Cranberry juice has been popping up in a lot of skin care formulations because of its omega content, among other beneficial compounds. For years, cranberry
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Arctic Cloudberry promises younger, stronger, more radiant skin and can be found in product lines such as Lumene and Clarins. It’s part of a trend
Blake Lively may have just gotten hitched to Ryan Reynolds over the weekend (surprise!), but it’s her hair that still makes our jaws drop here
Football season is in full swing! I spent Sunday afternoon with a buch of Chicago Bears fans watching the bears beat the Indianapolis Colts 41-21.
Triethanolamine (TEA) is an ingredient in cosmetics that serves as a tri-alcohol and amine — it’s a stabilizer that can be used to adjust the
Here’s a scary statistic: every year, 6-12 MILLION children in the USA are affected by head lice! The annual expense of dealing with head
I recently received this question via the FutureDerm, Inc. Facebook page. Blocking both is important, but we are exposed to more UVA. Most people believe
Why Alcohol in Skin Care is Safe, Despite What Paula Begoun Says I’ll admit it: I’m not good at conflict. My boyfriend can tell you
Bakuchiol — or Psoralea corylifolia— comes from the bakuchi seed and it comparable to resveratrol. Traditional medicine practioners in India and China have utilized the
Alcohol is very prevalent in our society — consumption ranges from a glass of wine with dinner to serious alcohol dependencies. Depending on where you
As kids, our parents told us not to play in the mud. But as it turns out, rubbing mud — and clay — all over your
Oxygen Facials. Oxygenating Moisturizer. Triple Oxygen Eye Cream. I hear these terms thrown around a lot & loads of skin care products and spa treatments
This giveaway is now closed! Thanks to all who entered! We just debuted our new look! What do you think? Honest opinions, please! Just for
Emulsifiers, also known as stabilizers, are ingredients that allow two immiscible ingredients to coexist and have a unified distribution in a product. Essentially, an emulsifier
Submitted via the FutureDerm.com Facebook page: Do vitamin C and sodium benzoate form a carcinogen? I read that somewhere, but I wanted to ask
Hundreds of readers have tried FutureDerm Time-Release Retinol 0.5 (Shop.FutureDerm.com), and now testimonials have started to roll in! We opened our comments up on Amazon.com yesterday, and
Butterfly bushes are known for being and attracting beauty — their conical clusters of white, pink, lilac, and violet-colored flowers that reel in the powder
The lotus is a beautiful and iconic flower. Delicate and pink with rippling petals, it’s suggested that lotuses aren’t just lovely to look at —
Chat live with me on Twitter today! I’m @futurederm! Ask anything – If I don’t know, I will happily look up the answer for you!
I’m really happy to report FutureDerm Time-Release Retinol 0.5 has been selling like hotcakes! Our early feedback has been great as well, with the
For those of us who love to know the medical terminology, nail discoloration is termed “chromonychia.” “Chrom” is Greek for “color,” and “onukh”
Lately people have been talking about Angelina Jolie keeping her looks fresh with something called Dragon Blood. Dragon’s Blood sounds downright magical — doesn’t
One of the greatest problems in the U.S. right now is the fact that there is so much misinformation surrounding the health and beauty
“I kind of like that big 80s look.” — My dad. That’s what my dad said to me regularly when I was a child and
Monk’s Pepper Berry is one of the newest ingredients in anti-aging. Though it’s been used in homeopathic medicine for years for various reasons, it’s just
Actress Minka Kelly is geared to make a splash in her new movie, where she plays Jackie Kennedy. Yet in real life, the 32-year-old has
Roxisomes are a new ingredient in skin-care creams and the claim is that it does wonders to help skin slow down the aging process. That’s
