Dr. Farid Mostamand

Lipoic acid is quickly becoming a popular name in the skin care industry. It already has a great reputation, thanks to the many benefits that it can bring to anyone who uses it. Dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and other professionals in skin care-related fields have come to acknowledge the great results that it can produce, and more and more skin therapy formulas both on the shelves and carried by online retailers are including the advantageous ingredient. What exactly is lipoic acid and what

Although laser hair removal is a relatively safe treatment, you want to ensure that you choose the best possible medical spa to receive it. The best medical spas will mean safer and more effective treatment, saving you money in the long run as your laser hair removal will not need to be corrected or repeated.

Finding the right formula for you can seem like a daunting task, but don't stress. As long as you know what you need and what you should stay away from, you'll be just fine.

It has yet to be proven that stress can create skin problems, but what we do know for sure is that it can definitely make existing sing problem much worse. If you suffer from skin conditions such as psoriasis, cold sores, warts, hives, and acne you may find that excessive stress causes these conditions to either flare up or worsen. Once the body feels stressed, it causes the blood to go away from the skin which reduces the oxygen supply that's needed for healthy skin. Just using your wrinkle cre

Unless you've discovered the fountain of youth, you and your skin will grow older one day. While it may be impossible to keep your 20 year old face for the rest of your life, it's not impossible to slow down the aging process. Taking care of your skin while you're young is the solution to growing old gracefully. Remember when it comes to your skin early prevention is key.

Hyaluronic acid: don't let the name fool you. It may be referred to as an "acid," but this substance forms naturally in the human body and is anything but damaging. In fact, it is the exact opposite. It can actually be used on all skin types due to the fact that it is 100% non-toxic and causes no irritation after application. It is gentle and mild yet powerful and potent in all of the wonderful things that it can do for you.

When it comes to skin care there is some very good news. The good news is that no matter what others may have you to believe, skin care is very simple. Having healthy skin doesn't have to be a twenty step process. The other good news is you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars on every new product that promises to make you look years younger. Skin care can be as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Just like your body, your skin needs it's nourishment too. Don't expect to have glowing skin if your skin isn't nourished properly. Get in the habit of applying nourishing face cream before going to bed each night. The best kinds of creams are those with natural ingredients such as olive oil, honey, almond, or vitamins. A mild facial cleanser should be used in the mornings. Afterwards, massage your face gently in a circular motion.

Believe it or not a large majority of people have no idea what's their skin type. Some may be able to guess, but probably won't be able to tell you with certainty. We all fall into four categories when it comes to skin type. Our skin is either oily, dry, combination of oily and dry, or normal. Knowing your skin is very important. This is how you're able to purchase the correct makeup and skin care products.

Eating enough protein should not be a big problem for some being that we tend to consume quite a bit of meat. The good thing is even if you are a vegetarian you can still get your protein. Other than meat, protein can be found in beans, nuts, flaxseed, peanut butter, and other sources. The amount of protein you consume each day depends on your daily activity and body weight.