Comments (5) | Post a CommentThe Sun and Vitamin D
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 4:57 pm PDTIf you've been to this blog before, then you probably know I'm pretty emphatic when it comes to the importance of staying out of the sun and vigilantly applying sunscreen. But the sun does offer one important…Read More
Sun Protection in a Pill?
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Fri, Jun 27, 2008, 11:20 am PDTIt sounds too good to be true, right: Pop a supplement before going in the sun, and you can bolster your skin's defenses against damaging UV rays. Well, I can happily tell you that this is one dermatological…Read More
Why I Don't Like Mineral Makeup
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Tue, Jun 17, 2008, 4:36 pm PDTAs more and more mineral makeup products hit the market, I'm often asked about their benefits. But the fact of the matter is, I've never found any benefits that convince me mineral makeup is any better for skin…Read More
Lip Gloss: Can it Give You Skin Cancer?
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Tue, Jun 10, 2008, 7:43 pm PDTA recent article suggested that there might be a downside to lip gloss's shiny benefits: Much like a magnifying glass, those goopy glosses can actually focus more of the sun's rays on lips. So is there any…Read More
10 Steps to Soothe a Sunburn
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Fri, Jun 06, 2008, 2:58 am PDTMake no mistake - I'm not letting you off the hook for getting too much sun! But hey, we're all human. So if you find that you're experiencing that itchy, painful sensation of sunburn, try these fixes: 1. Go…Read More
Skin Care Splurge: Choosing Wisely
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Wed, Jun 04, 2008, 8:49 am PDTAre you ready for a skin-care splurge? (I know that some of my American readers are eagerly awaiting those government stimulus checks!) Even for those on a tight skin-care budget, the occasional professional…Read More
Rose Water: A Gentle Skin Care Option
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Thu, May 22, 2008, 1:28 pm PDTWhenever I walk into a department store or drugstore and see a product that my grandmother used to use, I give it a little extra attention - after all, there must be something to ingredients with that kind of…Read More
Self-Tanners: Are They Dangerous?
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Wed, May 21, 2008, 2:05 pm PDTOK, don't get me wrong - self-tanner is still absolutely the best way to bronze, and a far safer option than excessive sun exposure or (gasp!) a session in a tanning bed. But use caution: A recent study…Read More
Does Sunscreen Burn Your Eyes?
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Sun, May 18, 2008, 4:49 am PDTAll you golfers, tennis players, and other outdoorsy types may recognize this scenario: You carefully apply sunscreen before heading into the sun, only to find yourself blinking and squinting halfway through…Read More
Lipgloss: An Inexpensive Pick-Me-Up
Posted By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Wed, May 14, 2008, 4:09 pm PDTDid you know that cosmetic sales offer an indication of where the economy stands? It's true: Statistics show that when the economy isn't doing well, lipstick sales go up. The theory is that it's an inexpensive…Read More
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