Clinical Blogs — sunblock

Throughout my clinical practice, I have come across many clients with various skincare concerns. “What do you recommend for the dark spots on my face?” is one of the most common questions I got. Evening skin tone and reducing pigmentation are always in trend regardless of age and ethnicity. Before making any suggestion to my clients, gathering pertinent information and medical history that could potentially cause the problem is important. What are the stimulating factors? / How does hyperpigmentation occur? Melanocytes are skin cells that produce brown pigment (melanin) which is responsible for our skin color. If melanocytes increase melanin...

We can't stress enough the importance of wearing sunblock. It is the first defense of preventing skin aging. Why do we need sun protection? Just remember what UVA and UVB stand for. UVA (Aging) and UVB (Burning). There are 5 reasons that you should wear sunblock: Protects us from harmful UV rays Proven to reduce the development of skin cancer Helps to prevent facial brown spots, pigmentation and skin discolorations Helps to reduce the appearance of facial red veins and blotchiness Slows down the development of premature aging skin Get yourself prepared for the summer by choosing a physical sunblock...

Do you really know what SPF means? SPF standards for “sun protection factor.” The number, theoretically, represents the amount of time you can stay in the sun without getting burned. For example, SPF 20 would mean you can stay in the sun 20 times longer as opposed to not having it applied. However, that doesn’t mean the higher the better. The information in the health, wellness, skin care/beauty industry can be misleading or confusing. Sunscreen is a vital part for all individuals and their everyday life. Our professional medical team has chosen two sunscreens for your everyday use that is...