Skinformation: Brown Spots/ Anti Aging
I was on a video call with my old friends from high school yesterday, and I was dismayed to see that I looked a lot older than everyone else. My face looked so dull and weathered, with a lot of brown spots. I’ve decided I want to do something to look better, but between work
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Skinformation: Antioxidants
I see that a lot of skin creams and serums contain antioxidants. What do antioxidants do for the skin, and do you think it’s a good thing to use? We recommend antioxidants for all of our patients. Long story short, they help to keep our skin looking smoother and more even-toned. They do this by
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Skinformation: Under Eye Wrinkles
I’ve been using a very good eye cream for several years now, but despite that I’m developing more lines around my eyes. When I apply foundation it gets into the little skin creases and makes the lines even more noticeable. What treatment do you recommend for this? The skin around our eyes is the thinnest
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Skinformation: Large Facial Pores
If I could change one thing about my skin, it would be my large pores. I feel like I’ve tried every pore-minimizing product and nothing has helped. Is there actually anything that can shrink pores? Large pores are one of the most common complaints that our patients have. As your experience has shown, it’s true
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Skinformation: Disappearing Eyebrows
My eyebrows seem to be disappearing as I get older, so that I have to use eyebrow powder every day to make them look decent. Is there anything besides makeup that I can or should be doing to help my brows look better? Thinning of the brows is an extremely common condition. In most cases
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Skinformation: Holiday Skin Care Routine
This is such a busy time of the year for me that I find I’m not as regular about using my skin care products, and I notice that my skin looks dull and I’m getting more blemishes than normal. Do you have any suggestions? During the holiday season many of us have so much on
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Skinformation: Eye Wrinkles
I’m 27 years old, and I swear I’m starting to see some little wrinkles around my eyes. I feel like I’m too young for this! Is this unusual? Should I be using eye cream and wrinkle creams at my age? Although you are young, skin aging changes routinely appear in our twenties and early thirties,
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Fall Skin Care Tips
Arizona’s extreme climate can be hard on your skin, even if you’ve lived here for years. At no time is this more true than the “shoulder seasons” — fall and spring — when temperatures change quickly. Our skin care patients in Tucson say this time of year can wreak havoc on their complexions. Here are
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Shedding That Summer Skin
As we transition to winter weather, it’s time to put away the bathing suits and sandals, and start thinking about shedding that summer skin damage. Here at Skin Spectrum, we offer a variety of solutions ranging from medical grade topical regimens to lasers and medical peels. A nice fall glow starts with the basics: a
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Skincare Products: Hype vs. Reality
Walking through the cosmetics section at any department store, there are countless creams, serums, lotions, and potions on display that claim to erase wrinkles and be the secret to flawless, youthful skin. I often see patients who spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on luxury skincare products; but does a high price point really
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