What does OTC mean? OTC stands for Over-The- Counter and represents any product that can be purchased without a prescription. OTC's don't contain the same amount of active ingredients as pharmaceuticals; they simply aren't allowed to.

Every woman over 30 should be using a Retinol treatment! And I might even argue every woman period, or at least some form of a chemical exfoliant. The purpose is to speed up your exfoliation process, similar to a chemical peel, and increase the production of collagen (the fiber that gives skin structure).

Let's start with the basics. When you ingest sugar or high-glycemic foods that are rapidly convert to sugar (whether it's in the form of an apple or a piece of cake) your body breaks down these carbohydrates into glucose, which raises your insulin levels. Simple carbohydrates, like refined sugar, white bread and soda, cause your insulin levels to spike, which leads to \"a burst of inflammation throughout the body.\"

If you haven't heard of 'tech neck' yet, you will. Tech neck refers to the position of your neck when you look to check your phone and tablet. And as a population, we check our phones a lot. According to a recent survey, the average person checks their mobile devices about 221 times a day. A DAY. That's double than the rate we checked our phones just four years ago.

When it comes to skin care, most of us fall into one of two categories. There are those of us who never change our routine, using the same poorly suited face wash and moisturizer from high school. Then there's the other group, who embrace treatments like Botox and chemical peels before there's a wrinkle in sight.

What is Follicular Unit Extraction? Follicular unit extraction is a precise method of harvesting hair follicles from the patient's own head for use during a hair transplant procedure. This method is minimally invasive, and leaves no scar. Patients who undergo FUE hair transplants require less recovery time after the procedure. Because there is no scar to hide, patients have no restrictions on the type of haircut they can choose once they're healed.

New Year's Resolutions can be quite a stressful matter. It may be exercising to get healthy, resolving to eat better, losing weight, or softening the lines or wrinkles that make you look older than you feel.

The weather is getting colder, the sunshine is out for fewer hours in each day, and people are more likely to stay indoors. However, this also means that the winter months are a great time to remove the sun damage from the summer months.

As the holidays approach, women and men alike are in a time crunch. As the demands of overtime hours, gift shopping and wrapping, and other duties overwhelm you, it is easy to find yourself at the bottom of the totem pole; not only feeling exhausted, but seeing it in your reflection too.

So often we look for quick fixes in lotions and potions that promise to help us look younger and more beautiful. But nothing is more effective than approaching beauty from the inside out. Our skin is a reflection of what's going on in our bodies. Certain foods are said to heal and protect skin, while others can contribute to breakouts and wrinkles (yes, wrinkles).

The ear's delicate lobes can become damaged due to injury or heavy jewelry. Like other areas of the face, our earlobes can also simply sag over time. Earlobe repair is a cosmetic procedure designed to address stretched, torn, gauged, or unusually long earlobes. Although it is a relatively simple cosmetic surgery, the procedure can dramatically improve a patient's self-confidence.

Why Drink Water? Because You Will Look Younger!

Melasma is a very common skin problem that causes brown to gray-brown patches on the face with sun exposure. It is most common in women and can affect the skin of the cheeks, nose, forehead, chin, and upper lip- typically in a distinctive pattern. It also can appear on other parts of the body that get lots of sun, such as the forearms and neck.

Amazing results 9 months after NeoGraft treatment! This incredible non-surgical hair restoration treatment has minimal downtime, requires no incisions, and is performed in office while you're awake.

Making the transition from summer skincare to a new seasonal routine helps your skin look and feel its best. Although the steps may remain the same, the products your skin needs can change dramatically in autumn.