Skin Care Insider

If you've ever tried to use your phone or tablet in direct sunlight, you were probably frustrated by how difficult it is to see the screen. But instead of being frustrated, you may want to be thankful. Why? New research indicates that using a mobile device in the sunlight could actually be dangerous to your health. Read More

A few weeks ago, I had to give you more bad news about sugar. It's not only bad for your health, it's also bad for your skin. And one of the reasons that it's so bad for your skin is that excessive sugar in the body contributes to the creation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). And AGEs do exactly what it sounds like they do — they make you and your skin look older. Read More

My neighbor has the most gorgeous weeping willow in her front yard. I have always loved these remarkable trees, so I'm glad I get to live so close to one. These trees are extraordinary not only because they are beautiful, but because their bark contains a potent ingredient: salicylic acid. You may recognize this as an ingredient in aspirin. Long before aspirin was created, people used willow bark to reduce inflammation associated with fever and pain by chewing the bark, turning it into tea, or adding it to warm baths. Read More