5 January 2010 0 Comments

Genie in the Bottle: Making Sense of Cosmeceuticals

Source: American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)

Newswise — Cosmeceuticals seem to be the fabled genie in the bottle ” able to grant almost any wish that you may have for your skin, whether you want it to be smoother, more radiant or younger-looking. In a market that gives consumers more and more choices, how can you decide whether the ingredients in that bottle are right for you?

Speaking today at the 65th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, dermatologist Diane S. Berson, MD, FAAD, assistant professor of dermatology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and assistant attending dermatologist at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital, discussed how consumers can find the right ingredients for their specific needs.

4 January 2010 2 Comments

How to Customize Your Skin Care Routine with Your Skin Type

Source: American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)

Finding the right skin care routine starts with understanding the unique needs of your skin type. For example, people with dry skin can benefit from applying moisturizer several times a day; whereas, those with oily skin might need to apply a lightweight moisturizer only once a day, if at all. Customization is key, and dermatologists can help people of all ages and skin types select products based on their individual skin care needs.