By Dr. Brandith Irwin – The only products that have been proven to work to reduce wrinkles at this point in time are the vitamin-A cousin tretinoin (in products like Retin-A and Renova), some antioxidants like Vitamin C serums, some hydroxy acids, and possibly creams containing cell growth factors or
By Charlotte Hamilton – Oh what it is to be 56 years old, yes a joy. No, I am not crazy or out to lunch I actually like being older! I am so much more sensible (on a good day). I no longer surprise myself! Best of all I am
By Dr. Azizzadeh – While we all develop some fine lines around our eyes as we age, the changes become more prominent the older we get. Sagging eyelid skin can disturb the natural contour of the upper eyelid, and in some cases actually impede eyesight. Fortunately, there is a simple
By Natasha Zeligs – Are you concerned about various skin conditions, including age spots, wrinkles, dry skin, sun damage, psoriasis, and other commonly experienced visible signs of imbalanced health? Have you tried creams and nothing seems to work? The reason is that both conventional medicine and natural or alternative medicine
By James Huxtable – Even if you’re not interested in biology, you’ll probably want to know that the human body contains an enzyme which has the potential to keep you alive and control how fast you age. This enzyme is known as telomerase; its primary responsibility is to repair the
By Dr. Brandith Irwin – Upper eyelid drooping is a common problem. With age the upper eyelids begin to sag and can make your eyes look hooded and tired. There are several nonsurgical options and, of course, the surgical option – an upper eyelid blepharoplasty. Treatment options are determine by
By Shelley Burlet – Oxidative stress is the precursor to more than 200 diseases. In fact, it is at the root of every disease. What exactly is oxidative stress? Free radical damage in the body is known as oxidative stress and is how we measure the aging process, and is
By Lynn Baber – Who is that old woman looking at me in the mirror? I have my ‘big’ glasses on (+2.00) and as the light scores a direct hit on my face I see deep checkerboard lines and skin that can’t remember being as smooth as a baby’s posterior.
By Jesse Mendes – It has long been curious to me how midlife is so often regarded as something dismal to withstand, and those of us who appear to defy aging are hailed as role models. The unspoken message that surrounds all of us is, to get respect, stay young.
By Marla Levie – It’s no secret that the Baby Boomer generation is getting older. As an economically powerful demographic, the Boomers command the attention of researchers, manufacturers, and marketers. As this large consumer group continues to face the prospect of aging, various industries have focused much effort on selling
Submitted By Ava Shamban M.D. – Enter our Go After Your Dreams contest for the month of September to win a Dream Makeover with the cosmetic treatments you always wanted and products from Dr. Ava’s skin care collection! We want YOUR success stories—how did a recent non-invasive cosmetic treatment*—such as
By Lisa Morrone – Despite what the cosmetic industry would like you to believe, aging is a natural part of living. Yet no woman wants like to look or feel older than her years—in fact, if you’re like me, you wouldn’t mind appearing a few years younger than your chronological
1861- Abraham Lincoln took office. Several southern states seceded from the Union. The Civil War began. That was 150 years ago. Can you imagine if a person born in 1861 were still walking among us today? That should give you a sense of how striking Aubrey de Grey’s claim is:
By Dr. Brandith Irwin – “These aren’t hot flashes, they’re power surges” (anonymous). Menopause can bring some frustrating new issues for your skin, or even bad flashbacks to your teen years with problems like acne. But take heart — remember that there are the good changes with menopause too. Oil
By Dr. Katz – No one is a fan of the aging process. Men and women alike constantly fight the idea and reality of growing old. As the years start to show themselves on our face there isn’t anything you wouldn’t consider to help turn back the time. When we
By Lisa D Liguori – Homer called olive oil ‘liquid gold’ and right he was. Using olive oil in your organic skin care routine can do wonders for the long-term health and glow of your skin. Olive oil is an ancient nutritional powerhouse that can regenerate cells and soften skin
By Cindy King – Energy medicine? That sounds New Age. Actually it is as old as Adam. Since God created man we have been a whirl of atoms and electrons! Energy medicine is simply any healing method that affects our energetic fields in a positive way. How do you feel
Average Costs of Procedures Provided by Dr. Brandith Irwin Wondering how much a cosmetic treatment will cost in your area? I get questions like these all of the time from SkinTour readers: What is the average botox cost? What is the average cost of Restylane? How much does Latisse cost?
By Kelly McElrea – When we think about our health and wellness we often first think about our waistline, what we eat, how much exercise we get etc… We often forget about our largest organ which is our skin! We often look for the quickest way to wash our face,
By Joan Moses – How often do you get to the gym in a week? Are your workouts producing results? If not do you wonder why or do you just go along with the notion that you are getting older and your body is not like it was when you
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