Did you spend your summer vacationing outside on the beach or hiking in the mountains? Although you may have gotten the rest and relaxation your body deserves, your skin likely suffered from things such as overexposure to the sun and sun damage. In order to give your skin back the moisture and restorative qualities that […]
Archive | Moisturizer
Have Acne and still need a Lightweight Moisturizer that Won’t Break You Out! We have the Perfect Solution!
Moisturizing your face is refreshing but also essential to nourish the skin for any skin type, and especially so for oily, acne prone skin types. Oily skin can still be dehydrated even though it contains excess sebum/oil. When a person uses powerful cleansers to remove excess oil, their skin’s natural moisture/hydration is eliminated. It is […]
Safely Exfoliate and Renew Your Skin in Colder Climates
Just because it is cold, doesn’t mean you don’t need to exfoliate your skin. With the unforgiving weather and the temperature changes, we tend to apply layers upon layers of moisturizer, thinking it will cure the issue. But the first step is to exfoliate! Sloughing off dead skin cells allows moisturizers to penetrate the skin […]
Is your Skin Experiencing a Winter Drought?
During the colder months, many people find that the moisture content of their skin tends to decline and they need to change their moisturizer. Just like a sponge when it becomes dry, it flakes and deteriorates and fine lines become even more noticeable. Even for those who have oilier skin during the summer, you can […]
Put Your Dry Skin Problems to Bed… with the ELTA-MD Moisturizer
Dry scaly skin can be embarrassing and in the long cold and dry weather, this seasonal combination can aggravate already sensitive, dry and flaky skin. Thankfully, Skin MD and Beyond carries ELTA –MD Moisturizer, an effective and deeply moisturizing balm that has helped many of our patients who suffer from dry skin conditions. Learn more […]
Battling Dry Skin? We have the Answer for All Skin Types!
Hydrators, moisturizers, and emollients are complex mixtures of chemical and botanical agents specially designed to make the outside layers of your skin softer and more pliable. They increase the skin’s hydration or water content by reducing evaporation. When your skin loses this vital level of hydration, damage will set in – and then aging! If […]
Slow your Collagen Loss and send the Skin Signal for more!
Peptides are protein molecules that signal skin to make more collagen, and is the star ingredient in Dr. Wright’s PRÉVIA REPLENISH & REBUILDING MOISTURIZER. Collagen is what makes young skin firm and taut. As we age, collagen is destroyed and aging skin becomes thinner and more wrinkled over time. But don’t fret yet – A […]
Q and A with Dr. Wright, as featured in ON Magazine
As a host beauty editor for On Magazine, Dr. Fiona Wright has published a series of Q & A articles in response to emailed questions, sometimes with collaborations by other medical colleagues in her network. She would now like to share the information with everyone! Q: I have been told that I have Keratosis Pilaris (small red […]
Q and A with Dr. Wright, as featured in ON Magazine
As a host beauty editor for On Magazine, Dr. Fiona Wright has published a series of Q & A articles in response to emailed questions, sometimes with collaborations by other medical colleagues in her network. She would now like to share the information with everyone! Q: I am 52 and have noticed a change in my skin. […]
Get your Hyaluronic On, without the worry of Needles!
By now you’ve all heard of Hyaluronic Acid (hyaluronan), our natural body hydrator, and you probably know about its ability to plump and moisturize the skin. However, did you know you can have it infused into the deeper layers of your skin – giving you better, deeper hydration resulting in smoother, suppler, and gorgeous skin! […]