Elevess Officially OK’d
DailyBeauty.com At the end of July, the much-anticipated filler Elevess, from Anika Therapeutics, received FDA approval for commercial sale. Like other hyaluronic-acid injectables, it is expected to be used by dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons for improving the appearance wrinkles and scars. However, Elevess does have two distinct differences. First, Elevess has the highest concentration of [...]
The Future of Skin Care: Laboratory-Manufactured Human Skin
We constantly saturate our skin with expensive serums and face creams to prevent future damage, but what we don’t realize is how lucky we are that our skin has not undergone a serious trauma (aside from the emotional trauma we experience due to aging). There are people out there with much worse problems than crow’s [...]
CEW Beauty Awards, Part 3: Best Facial Skin Care
Last year over 10,000 beauty products flooded the market. Some are good, but most are bad. Knowing that, how can anyone tell which product truly performs as advertised? Well, we can thank CEW for taking the time to sift through the madness. They’ve taken the time to review and vote on the best and most innovative treatments [...]
Daily Definition: Collagen
I know most of you know the term and are probably hyper-paranoid about losing it but regardless, I want everyone to know exactly what collagen is. First, collagen is the main protein of connective tissue — it gives the skin structure. According to Wikkipedia: Collagen has great tensile strength, and is the main component of [...]
Anti-aging Cream for Tanners
You know you should avoid it, you know you will regret it, yet your tanning addiction still gets the best of you. If you can’t get enough of that genuine golden glow at least take proper post-tan action. There’s tons of data to support why we should stay out of the sun however, cosmetics companies [...]
Daily Definition: Salicylic Acid, Treats Acne
Referred to as beta hydroxy acid (BHA), it’s a multifunctional ingredient that addresses many causes of blemishes. Dermatologists have been prescribing salicylic acid as an exfoliant, but it’s also an anti-irritant. This is because salicylic acid is a derivative of aspirin (both are salicylates), and so it also functions as an anti-inflammatory. Another notable aspect [...]
Exercise Your Skin
Naturally, when you think of exercise you think of losing weight and getting toned. However, there’s another organ that benifits from excercise, and you may not even know it — your skin. "It’s no secret that exercise has important benefits for the entire body. But what many people don’t realize is that our skin is the largest organ of [...]
Dermal Fillers: Promoting Collagen Production
According to a recent article in the February issue of Archives of Dermatology, “dermal fillers” containing hyaluronic acids seem to promote collagen production. Hyaluronic acid is a natural compound found in skin and connective tissue. When injected, its molecules bind to water in the skin “hydrating and firming” its structure. NASHA (non-animal stabilized hyaluronic [...]