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Lurking in your Loofah

My spring cleaning preoccupation continues… Loofah? Scrub glove? The old fashioned wash cloth? What is your preferred accessory for your shower scrub? Is one a better choice than another? We can talk about all the different options for cleansers and soaps later (look for some particulars in an upcoming Product Challenge post). Let’s just think about what you use to …

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To Clarisonic or not to Clarisonic?

I get a this question quite a bit, from patients and friends. What’s the deal with those fancy facial brushes that shake and wiggle and promise fresh, healthy skin? Now that there are copy-cat versions of the original, you know it’s getting popular. So, should you add it to your Spring Cleaning list? My answer: Sure! Is it going to …

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I’m Blushing. Again.

Does it take just the slightest breeze or smallest glass of pinot to get you bright red? Are you the proud owner of a permanent rosy glow which everyone else finds “cute” but is increasingly difficult to cover with make-up? Finding bumps or pimples on your cheeks, nose and chin? Rosacea may be the culprit. It’s a common skin disease, often …

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The Sarna Secret

This isn’t exactly a “new” product challenge, but I want to introduce you to one of those random products that might come in handy. It’s one of my “secret stash”  treatments that you can get at any drugstore. Sarna has been around forever. If you don’t mind that your Grandmother might also have it in her medicine cabinet, then read on… I find all kinds …