Some women seem to have won the nail lottery: Strong as steel, weed-like growth, and perfectly shaped ovals. But even for those who lack that good fortune, there's much you can do to maximize your own potential, as well as your health and safety. Here are seven helpful suggestions from the American [...]
Posted by Audrey Kunin, MD
Category: Beauty, Blog Posts, Hands Tags: nails, cuticle, moisturizer
Summertime's peeking right around the corner, and like it or not, you are going to have to think about your armpits way more often than you ever want too. Seriously, do we ever really want to? But blisteringly hot temps and beastly humidity levels crank out extra underarm sweat and smell, and slinky [...]
Posted by Audrey Kunin, MD
Category: Antiperspirant, Blog Posts Tags: underarm, hair minimizing, antiperspirant
How Tanning Beds Wreak Havoc on Your Skin Everyone loves a beautiful bronze tan and with the season's fashion trends getting shorter and shorter, no one wants to brave the streets with pasty white legs. However, the dangers of tanning far outweigh the benefits. While there are dozens of reasons not [...]
Posted by Audrey Kunin, MD
Category: Blog Posts, Sun Protection Tags: tanning bed, age spots, wrinkles
Everyone wants smooth, healthy skin. If you are bothered by those pesky little bumps that feel rough to the touch, you are not alone. These bumps might be keratosis pilaris (check with your doctor to be sure). They are most commonly found on the back of your arms, although they are also prevalent on [...]
Posted by Audrey Kunin, MD
Category: Blog Posts, Exfoliation, Keratosis Pilaris Tags: exfoliation, body, kp, keratosis pilaris
Dry skin happens when your skin is running low on moisture. If your face feels two sizes too tight with flaky patches and teeny tiny pores, chances are you're skin is dehydrated. Harsh cleansers, hot showers, sun exposure, and even the hot (or cold) stuffy air in your office can be to blame. Say goo [...]
Posted by Audrey Kunin, MD
Category: Anti-Aging, Blog Posts, Chemical Peel, Moisturizer, Rejuvenation Tags: flaky skin, dry skin, anti-aging
