April 2, 2018

April is Rosacea Awareness Month, input from Dr. Jeremy Fenton and a skincare line you’ll love to try

April is Rosacea Awareness Month. Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that plagues millions of Americans. It’s estimated that over 16 million people are afflicted with rosacea in the U.S. There are many myths about rosacea, including the assumption that it will just go away on its own. Here are some rosacea truths and myths from Dr. Jeremy Fenton of Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City.

Dr. Jeremy Fenton

Dr. Jeremy Fenton

 

It’s ok to skip the SPF in the springtime
False: It’s imperative to wear SPF 30 at all times on exposed skin–even in the winter and spring and especially if you’re prone to rosacea. “I recommend wearing a zinc oxide based sunscreen of SPF 30+ and zinc concentration of at least 5%.  UV exposure can not only cause intermittent flares of rosacea, but it can cause chronic damage that leads to persistently worse symptoms such as redness and dilated vessels,” says Dr. Fenton.

Rosacea can’t be treated at home
False: “One of the newest treatments for rosacea is Rhofade, which is a topical prescription medication that constricts the blood vessels and can help reduce redness and flushing.  It has a lot less risk of side effects than some previous medications that were known to sometimes trigger a rebound flare,” says Dr. Fenton

Rosacea is due to skin being dirty or unclean
False: “There is believed to be an association between rosacea and the normal mites that live on the skin and other components of the microbiome; however, excessive cleaning of the skin will not resolve rosacea. In fact, cleaning the skin too much can lead to dry skin which causes rosacea to flare.  It’s best to use a balanced, mild cleanser,” explains Dr. Fenton.

Thank you Dr. Fenton for this important info. We appreciate you sharing this with us and our readers.

This gives us the perfect opportunity to introduce a line of skincare products we recently learned about. Snow Fox Skincare presents this info (below) on it’s website.

Snow Fox Skincare

Snow Fox Skin Care

“Our formula was designed especially for issues such as redness, environmental irritation, oily T zones, dry patches, hyper-pigmentation & clogged pores.

Although it was initially formulated for hypersensitive, troubled skin, consumer trials have shown amazing efficacy on all skin types.*

After winning media mentions and topping “best skincare” lists worldwide within a year of launch, the Snow Fox Skincare range is a cruelty free, plant based way to happy, healthy skin!

*please consult your dermatologist before use if you are allergic to natural peppermint oil or ginseng.”

Here is a HUGE “Thank you” from us on this statement from Fox Skin Care “We support animal rights and rescue charities across the globe and promote the use of cruelty free beauty products.”

How does Fox Skin Care apply to Rosacea Awareness Month ?

Inspired by her own personal struggles with rosacea and hypersensitive skin, Snow Fox Skincare Founder Phoebe Song, set out to develop the perfect skincare collection for all skin types – everything from sensitive to oil to dry, cracked skin. Frustrated by a lack of options to find a product to treat her dry, irritated, and swollen red skin, Phoebe developed Snow Fox, formulated with premium all natural, organic ingredients, to address the needs of these problematic skin issues, including rosacea. Snow Fox is answer for those suffering from rosacea and looking for a soothing solution.

Snow Fox Soothing Facial Cleansing Mousse, $35

  • A powerful and gentle formula that removes dirt, oils and impurities from your face without stripping your skin of moisture
  • This nonirritant refreshing formula is made from organic peppermint oil extract that provides natural, cooling antimicrobial protection
  • Key ingredients include Citric Acid, Peppermint Oil and Aloe Vera Leaf

 

Snow Fox All in One Detox Mask, $30

  • A powerful mask that moisturizes, brightens and evens out skin tone while tightening pores
  • Essential oils work to extract impurities from deep within the skin
  • Key ingredients including Peppermint Oil Extract, Aloe Vera Leaf and 100% Organic Cotton Sheet

 

Snow Fox Day and Night Defense Multi Cream, $55

  • Locks in moisture, repairs and protects the skin from environmental stressors
  • This multipurpose product can be used as a primer, a day cream, a night cream and even a mattifying foundation or BB cream blender
  • The cream is formulated with antioxidant Ginseng Extract and also works against fine lines, wrinkles and evens out hyperpigmentation
  • Key ingredients include Olive Fruit Oil, Ginseng Extract, Jojoba Oil and Macadamia Oil

Take the time to learn more about Rosacea during this month of April, Rosacea Awareness Month.

 

 

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February 16, 2018

Pimples, what really helps keep them away and clear them up

Want your pimples to stop? Of course you do. What really helps against impurities the cause pimples? The care of the impure skin is optimal with fat and emulsifier-free preparations with active ingredients. Preparations that  do not clog the pores and that restore the skin balance. The irritations and lesions of the skin caused by the acne can heal with the help of soothing and regeneration-promoting ingredients. The optimal care for impure skin inhibits the growth of acne bacteria. Some of the most effective treatments are listed below.
  • Thorough cleansing. Try using a foaming cleanser.
  •  Regulation of the increased sebum flow is achieved by active substances in oil-free gels or creams.  A perfect  example is product with special algae extracts.
  •  Dissolving the cornifications, prevention of sebaceous obstruction, by ingredients like salicylic acid care and regular enzymatic peels.
  •  Antibacterial treatment to prevent inflammation with product ingredients like micro silver, sage and witch hazel

The removal of the pimples and pimple causing impurities should not be done by yourself, but by a well-trained aesthetician or dermatologist. Stay away from trying to stop or clear pimples on your own. The risk of scars or hyper pigmentation is very high with self-treatment.

Above text & Image from: beautypress.com

Here is an It’s a Glam Thing product pick to help heal and conceal pimples. Judith August Earse-Zit Deluxe Pencil will get the job done. This pencil even comes with a free sharpener.
Judith August Cosmetics EraseZit Deluxe Pencil

Judith August Cosmetics EraseZit Deluxe Pencil

EraseZit Antiseptic Concealer Pencil contains all beneficial and natural healing ingredients such as Tea Tree Oil and Camphor, plus Aloe Vera and Vitamin E. It is great for teen acne, adult acne and men too. Supermodels Heidi Lum and Christie Brinkley are fans of Judith August Cosmetics pencils.  Reasonably priced at $16, this is an It’s a Glam Thing “Must Have” and as Judith says, “So don’t hate it…ERASEZIT!”
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August 14, 2016

DON’T LET YOUR EARS SHOW YOUR AGE!

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  • Though our ears are 90 percent formed by age 6, they do change shape and appear to enlarge as we age. The ears droop as soft tissue (skin, fat, and muscle) relaxes and structural support changes. “Bone recedes with time, so there’s less foundation to hold the skin and cartilage up,” says board certified NYC Dermatologist Dr. Kally Papantoniou. “Plus, loss of elasticity and collagen in the skin causes sagging.”  If you’ve been hanging major bling from your ears, there are so simple non-invasive solutions.Over the many years of sun exposure and loss of collagen and elasticity in the skin of the ear lobes, which are usually where the ear piercings are located, can become wrinkled and thinned out. “What this does,” says Dr. Papantoniou, “is weaken the piercing itself so that earrings are not held firmly in the ear and can sag down. The support is also not there so the ear looks shriveled. This is easily improved with the use of hyaluronic acid fillers, such as restylane, juvederm or belotero. The look is completely natural, and the earrings are held up perfectly afterwards, with hardly any down time. For a patient who enjoys wearing large earrings, and has become aware of the appearance of their ears, rejuvenating has become very accessible and effective with fillers.”Testing for Ear Lobe Droop Test yourself with an earring like that pictured or described here.
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    1. Never sleep with earrings. Even if this does not feel uncomfortable, it could mean 8 hours of an ear being tugged by the earring against a pillow.
    2. Don’t wear heavy earrings every day routinely. Save this for an important event, or limit the amount of time you wear them to few hours.
    3. Don’t forget your sunscreen!  Photodamage is the # 1 aging factor for the ear.
    4. Consider applying some of your retinol cream to the lower part of theear when you apply to your face.
    5. If you have an over grown scar on the ear, this may be a keloid and it can be treated with either injections or surgical removal, see your dermatologist.Button Style Tiger Eye Earring suffering from Ear Lobe DroopOne of the most challenging styles of earring a person can wear is the circular button earring. If it’s half an inch in size and has a post in the middle.Put it on with a normal sized gold backing. Most likely that earring will little by little tip forward until it’s pointing to the pavement.

      This is not only a very unattractive look, but it is hard on your ear-pierced area.

      The tricky thing about testing is that at first it looks great, but as the day wears on and you use the phone and other activities, it starts to droop or sag.

      Important tips for the young and old to prevent sagging

    Dr. Kaleroy Papantoniou is a Cosmetic Dermatologist, Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She specializes in Injectables, Lasers, Body Contouring, Surgical and Medical Dermatology. Dr. Papantoniou is also a clinical instructor at Mount Sinai Health Center in New York City. She applies expert techniques and the newest technologies to treat her patients. Dr. Papantoniou focuses on providing her patients with the highest level of care, with special interests in natural and healthy alternatives to treatments and disease prevention. Connect with Dr. Papantoniou  via twitter @DrPderm or her websitewww.DrPapantoniou.com

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January 8, 2015

Balance & center your skin with SebaMed

More skin care fun coming your way today! As we all know over the holidays we tend to eat an excess of sweets which can cause rough, dry and acne prone skin. We forget that what we eat and drink effects our outer appearance. I have never been the healthiest person but recently I hav noticed an increasingly big difference wth some of the changes I have made in my skincare routine, both inside and out. But today I am going to talk about one of my new “outer” skincare products, SebaMed moisturizer.

SebaMed Moisturizing Face Cream is made with no parabens and is formulated to help keep sensitive skin at its natrual pH level (5.5). It’s non-greasy, absorbs quickly leaving skin feel smooth as well as Vitamin E to help fight off pre-mature aging. After using for 2 weeks my acne has cleared up and my skin is no longer “leaking” oil haha. My acid mantle, located on the surface of your skin acting as barrier, is well balanced which is what SebaMed’s goal is all about to help skin heal itself. When you think about it our skin is an amazing organ just by all it does to protect our insides.

Video coming soon.

So next time you are lost at finding the right skincare remember SebaMed. If your nice to your skin it will be nice to you in return 🙂 Check out www.sebamedusa.com for all their products.

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