Skin Care Essentials for the Summer Sun!

When you pack your basket, put in these outdoor essentials first! Kool-Down for sunburn relief (and wind burns; insect bite stings; itching; dry, chapped skin; jellyfish stings; household burns; and minor scrapes.) Comes in two sizes: 2 oz. or 4 oz. PFB Vanish for razor burns. Vanquish ingrown hairs, bumps and burns from razors and [...]

SkinMedic Adds Videos to Website

Established in 1998, SkinMedic’s philosophy is to give our clients the very best skin health & age management products & treatments, along with the empowering tools of understanding & education, at prices that can’t be beat. As part of our commitment to education, we have created several videos to provide more information about particular topics of [...]

Does Vitamin C really help your skin?

Topical Vitamin C is one of the most beneficial antioxidants you can use to attain healthy skin.  It protects against free radical damage, has been shown to inhibit redness, and is also a co-factor in collagen synthesis.  These qualities make Vitamin C one of the most important topicals in the skin health industry.  Our favorites:  [...]

Should I use a tanning bed to prevent sunburn?

A:  Nice try—NO!  In case all you sun worshipers haven’t noticed, your skin doesn’t look so good—and just FYI, fixing it isn’t cheap or quick.  Your skin remembers everything you do to it, and paybacks can be wicked!  Exposure to UV radiation, whether from sunlight or tanning beds not only damages your skin but also significantly increases [...]

Give dry skin the cold shoulder this winter

If you suffer from dry, itchy, crepey-looking skin during the winter months, SkinMedic has medical grade products and services to soothe, rehydrate, and calm your skin.  Some of our favorite products include: Therametics Dermal Repair Serum – This is our #1 seller – our clients love how it soothes & calms while repairing the skin. Therametics [...]

Skin Health – Dangers of Tanning Beds

A new analysis of about 20 studies concludes the risk of skin cancer jumps by 75 percent when people start using tanning beds before age 30. Experts also found that all types of ultraviolet radiation caused worrying mutations in mice, proof the radiation is carcinogenic. Previously, only one type of ultraviolet radiation was thought to [...]

What are the best ways to turn back the clock?

Two decades of experience in the “skin” industry makes the answer an easy one. Regular exercise A balanced diet State-of-the-art skin care including consistent use of moisturizers and sunscreens are a must! The next most effective and scientifically proven method to smooth crepey, damaged, wrinkled skin is the use of dermal fillers.  Significant impact can [...]

Shaving Tips for Men

Most men we speak to dislike shaving and ask how to make it less painful. There are a number of shaving hints to make the process better : 1) Wait 30 minutes after getting up in the morning so that facial muscles tighten and whiskers stand up, 2) Apply a warm wash cloth to soften [...]

What can I do about red lines, blotchiness and visible veins on my nose and cheeks?

Spider veins and redness can result from genetics, too much sun, or skin disorders.  Many people also have “brown spots” as well.  One of the most effective treatments for these problems is IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), also known as Photofacial.  IPL eliminates the spider veins and skin discoloration without harming the skin and typically also [...]

Looking Good – Feeling Good, & Vitamin D3 Connection

Looking good & feeling good goes hand-in-hand—where does Vitamin D3 fit in? Studies have shown that the skin can produce about 10,000IU of vitamin D a day with moderate sun exposure, a much higher dosage than recommended by USDA.  More recent studies have found low D levels are associated with higher rates of MS. Benefits [...]

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