Dermatologists and Their Best Advice for Skincare While Pregnant

Nothing to Disclose “They have to avoid salicylic acid and any retinoids. It’s very important to use a broad spectrum sunscreen to avoid melasma the mask of pregnancy.” Debra Jaliman, MD is a board certified dermatologist with a private practice in New York City. “I always recommend that our pregnant patients check with their OB with regard to any product that they use. This is because everything you apply or come into contact with may…

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Bumpy Arms? Experts Give Their Favorite Tips For Keratosis Pilaris

Do you have white or red bumps on your arms that just will. not. go. away? Sometimes these areas also appear on the upper legs, or even on the face. They feel rough, a bit like sandpaper, and if they’re red they’re especially noticeable. You’ve probably tried all sorts of lotions and creams on them, and they just… sit there. Looking bumpy. Those bumps are Keratosis Pilaris, basically your hair follicles have a bunch of…

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Should You Use Preparation H On Your Face?

I think this may have been the first “big” beauty secret to be revealed by makeup artists. Preparation H on your puffy eyes to shrink the bags. It was used in pagents, on the red carpet and of course on the runways. And soon it was being used by pretty much everyone at the local mall and grocery store as well, despite warnings from skin care experts! Directly from the Preparation H website, you can…

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