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Hydration and Its Impact on Skincare

By Ling Chan, Celebrity Facialist and Founder of Ling Skincare

July 16, 2010 - 11:00AM

Summer season is in full swing, which is a favorite time of year for many obvious reasons: vacations, backyard barbecues and pool parties are just a few of the most popular ways to have fun in the sun. In addition to sunscreen, hydration is an acknowledged key component for health and wellness during hectic summer months. However, the question remains, are you truly hydrated?

Eating for Healthy Skin

By Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

July 23, 2010 - 8:30AM

Healthy skin is glowing, vibrant and younger looking than age dictates. How do we get that fabulous, young-looking skin? The answer is quite simple: Eat a healthy diet

The Sun and Your Skin

By Ronald Moy, M.D., Director of Dermatology

August 19, 2010 - 3:30PM

According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and artificial sources, such as tanning beds and sun lamps, is a known carcinogen. So what is SPF and how can it help? It stands for Sun Protection Factor, indicating the ability of the product to deflect UVB rays (short-frequency UV rays), and is the most reliable way to avoid sun damage to your skin. Since sunscreen can range anywhere from SPF 2 to greater than SPF 70, with different UVA (long-frequency UV rays) blocking ability, it can be confusing to know what’s best for you. Regardless of your skin type, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends a broad-spectrum, water resistant sunscreen of at least a SPF 30 with both UVA and UVB protection for daily use.

The Benefits of Natural Botanical Ingredients in Skincare

George Jilly, Founder of Uspa

September 08, 2010 - 9:00AM

The more we work with botanical extracts to create change in the skin, the more we respect the ancient knowledge accumulated about plants and their ability to work in synergy with the body. For example, the identification and extraction of the phyto-medical substance oleuropein from the olive leaf has only been achieved in the last 15 years, though the olive leaf has been used for its powerful properties for centuries. This potent extract is used for maximum impact in anti-aging skin hydration therapies.