Post a CommentDoes Your Skin Need To Detox?
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Thu, Jul 02, 2009, 1:51 pm PDTA while back, a patient who'd been receiving Botox treatments came to me with a worried look on her face. She had just started using a detoxifying skin cream and was concerned it would make the botox -- which…Read More
Too Much Sugar Causes Wrinkles
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Wed, Jun 24, 2009, 6:43 pm PDTI love sweet treats as much as the next person so it pains me to say this, but eating too much sugar causes wrinkles. Sugar triggers a natural process called glycation, which is the same chemical reaction that…Read More
Threading for Hair Removal
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Tue, Jun 02, 2009, 6:13 pm PDTThreading is an ancient hair removal method that's finally taking hold in the U.S. Practiced for centuries in India and the Middle East, the technique uses a thin cotton thread to pluck out hairs one by one.…Read More
Skin Changes on Your Child That You Shouldn't Ignore
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Fri, May 22, 2009, 3:47 am PDTHave you ever taken your child to the dermatologist? It can be tough to know when it's necessary - after all, they get all kinds of scrapes, and it's normal for their skin to change as they grow. However, there…Read More
The Surprising Skin Salvation in Your Kitchen
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Wed, May 20, 2009, 4:37 pm PDTOlive oil is also one of the best, all-natural moisturizers. Now, researchers are learning about its anti-cancer properties, and their results are very exciting for skin health!Skin Cancer Prevention Ancient…Read More
Is Your Diet Causing Acne?
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Fri, May 15, 2009, 4:54 pm PDTWhen new patients come to me complaining about acne, I always ask them about their diet. Despite what you may have heard, there is mounting evidence that sweets and junk food like chips, white bread and French…Read More
High-Priced Skincare: Is it Worth It?
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Tue, May 12, 2009, 4:20 pm PDTEveryone's more economically conscious these days. But just because Wall Street has a bad image doesn't mean yours should suffer, too. You can still take care of your skin without a stimulus package because…Read More
6 Treats To Pamper Your Mom
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Thu, May 07, 2009, 12:29 pm PDTAll moms are beautiful, but they don't always reward themselves as much as they deserve -- they need us to help them along! Mother's Day is a great chance to pick up a treasured product that your mom loves but…Read More
Move Over, Botox!
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Thu, Apr 30, 2009, 1:23 pm PDTBad news for wrinkles! The FDA has just approved Dysport, a Botox competitor that will soon be available in your dermatologist's office. The good news is, Dysport starts working sooner than Botox and may also…Read More
Bedding: The Newest Beauty Product
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Thu, Apr 23, 2009, 3:42 pm PDTThe New York Times published a great story about the newest (and most unexpected) beauty products on the market: sheets, pillows and other bedding treated with ingredients that supposedly do everything from…Read More