Check out Dr. Amy Derick’s recent comments about acne treatments in The Wall Street Journal. While three-step kits aren’t necessarily better for the skin than products from various makers, kits can “increase compliance” among patients following a skin-care regimen, says Amy Derick, a dermatologist in Barrington, Ill.
Consumers seek younger-looking skin with a variety of creams and lotions. Marie Palmieri is not the sort to leave things to chance. The 22-year-old Suffolk University senior, a public relations major, knows appearances will be key in her chosen profession and has a precise daily routine already in place to make sure she puts her…
Bridal Skincare, Beauty, and Workout Tips Before you walk down the aisle, learn the best ways to improve your skin, update your makeup, and freshen your workout routine. Prepare to look cool, calm, and perfected. Whether you want to clear your complexion, soothe it, or smooth it, there’s a regimen for you. Pick one and…
Things That Fade Tattoo Ink A fresh tattoo is vibrant and shiny, but will fade over time without proper care. Tattoos have become very popular within the last 10 years, but some people regret getting them. According to Dr. Amy Derick of Derick Dermatology, tattoos will fade over time because the pigment gets broken into…
Best Anti-Aging Makeup The blush of youth is one thing. But can makeup with retinol, antioxidants, soy, and other anti-agers turn back the clock? “It’s a good way to round out what you’re already doing with your skincare routine,” says Chicago dermatologist Amy Derick, M.D. View the full article here
Studded Skin Elaine Davidson’s body sparkles. That’s because her skin is punctured with 6,725 metal piercings. Davidson, who lives in Scotland, holds the Guinness World Record for the most permanent piercings of anyone on Earth. View the full article here
6 Beauty Sleep Tips While you’re sleeping, your skin gets a break from environmental stressors such as pollution, extreme temperatures and sun exposure, along with smoking, drinking and wearing make-up, says dermatologist Dr Amy Derick. Your body has a natural repair process, and sleeping gives this process a chance to catch up. View the full…
How to Get Your Beauty Sleep Your skin is drier and more vulnerable to irritation at night than it is during the day, says dermatologist Amy Derick. “Be sure to take care of your skin at night by applying a moisturizer before bed.” Some of the products — retinol, alpha hydroxy acid — that help…
More Beauty – Skin-Care Master Class A combination of dry winter air and under-active oil glands can give new meaning to “feeling uncomfortable in your own skin.” View the full article here
8 Wacky Signs You Might Be Sick Our bodies have a lot of ways of signaling us that something is wrong. Sometimes it’s super obvious: A fever and nausea is likely the flu; congestion and sneezing means you probably picked up that cold that’s floating around your office. But then there are more subtle signs—dark…
