http://www.skin90210.com Find our latest news pics and skin info! en-us http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/whats-new/16 Eating chocolate can be good for our skin.  Cocoa is high in flavonoids.  Flavonoids are antioxidants that help to achieve smooth and clear skin. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/whats-new/15 If you're experiencing symptoms such as irritated, red, or dry skin on a regular basis then you might have sensitive skin. It can feel uncomfortable and look ruddy and dull. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/whats-new/14 Grape seeds contain something called polyphenols and oligometric proathocyanidins. I know big words but big results. The oligometric proathocyanidins, better known as (OPCs) are known for skin rejuvenation. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/whats-new/13 The big buzz in the skin industry is about stem cells. When applied topically, plant stem cell extracts can stimulate the skin's own stem cells. The skin renews itself but slows down as we age. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/whats-new/12 Everyday in my practice, I hear people say that they never had acne as a teenager and now as an adult they are getting it for the first time. Unfortunately, adult acne among other skin issues are quite common especially during menopause. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/whats-new/11 Have you ever wondered what the difference is between getting a microdermabrasion or a chemical peel? There are two basic ways of removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/whats-new/10 People think of acne as a teenage affliction, but acne is a disorder that can affect any age. Acne can take on different forms, from pimples and breakouts to more severe acne which can be disfiguring and cause redness and scarring. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/whats-new/9 The skin is the largest organ of your body. Its made up of water, protein, fat, chemicals, and minerals. Your skin protects you from germs and infections. Each layer of skin has a different purpose from protecting the organs inside your body, conserving body heat, to allowing you to feel pain. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/whats-new/8 Healthy eating is the foundation for vibrant and youthful skin and it also makes us feel good on the inside. Slowing down the aging process seems to be on everyone's mind. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/whats-new/7 If you have dry skin, fine lines and wrinkles, or your skin just isn't looking youthful and fresh, then an Oxygen Facial is just what you need. The result will be an immediate look of younger and more radiant skin. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/picks/19 Oil can be great for the skin.  However, there are types of oil that are not so great.  The ability to absorb into our skin determines if an oil is good or bad. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/picks/15 Choosing the correct moisturizer can make a big difference in how your skin feels as well as the appearance. All skin types, even those that are oily and skin that has acne need moisture. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/picks/14 Brown spots are the result of many years of unprotected exposure to the sun. Lack of sunscreen equals fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and saggy skin. Exposure to UV rays cause the skin to make more pigment which we see as age spots, also sometimes called liver spots. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/picks/13 Hormones are to blame for many blemishes, especially around the chin area. Usually a week before your period is when the skin goes haywire. The skin produces more oil which clogs the pores and traps bacteria underneath. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/picks/12 Zinc Oxide is the only sunscreen ingredient that provides protection against long-wave UVA and UVB radiation as well as short-wave UVA radiation which can lead to skin cancer. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/picks/11 Glycolic Acid is one of those products that has a multitude of purposes for the skin. At Skin 90210 we mostly use Glycolic Acid as an exfoliator in conjunction with Salicylic to help fight acne. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/picks/10 All that fun in the sun when you were young showing up on your face now? You don't have to sit there and take it. There are lots of lightners on the market to help with hyperpigmentation. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/picks/9 Rosacea is a disorder of the facial skin that is estimated to affect over 16 million Americans. While the cause of rosacea is unknown and there is no cure, there is help available that can control the symptoms of this disorder. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/picks/8 Sun damage, facial expressions, and thinning skin all create fine lines and wrinkles on our face. The eye area where the skin is the thinnest, most fragile, and the most dry is the place the wrinkles show up first. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/picks/7 Rosacea affects over 16 million Americans and women three times more then men. Most often Rosacea effects fair-skinned people and has characteristics of flushing of the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/tips/30 Women experience three hormonal stages throughout their lives.  During these hormonal stages skin changes may occur.   Puberty is the first hormonal stage a female may experience. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/tips/29 Acne breakouts can cause scarring.  Textural acne scars are pits, indentations, or depressions on the skin.  Deep lesions and collagen damage cause scars. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/tips/28 Hormones directly affect the way our skin ages.  Melatonin and growth hormone are vital to our skin’s health and well-being.  These two hormones keep our skin hydrated, repair our skin cells, and contribute to overall radiant skin. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/tips/27 There are lots of skin care products on the market and of all of them, sunscreens are the most likely to cause negative reactions to the skin. At Skin 90210 we hear it over and over how sunscreens cause clients to breakout. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/tips/26 Acne scars can look dark or red and take weeks or months to go away. If its not bad enough that we have to get pimples, we then have to deal with a scar also. Not every blemish causes a scar but it's pretty common if they are aggressively picked at. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/tips/25 Cystic acne of all the types of acne is the most difficult to treat. They develop deep within the skin and often appear on the jaw line or chin area. They can be very damaging to the skin and last for weeks. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/tips/24 Do you have bumps under your skin? Does your skin look dull? Do you have large pores and blackheads? If any of this sounds familair then you might want to read further. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/tips/23 The key ingredients in products are what give them their punch. What I like to call RESULTS. So many products, so many ingredients, it can be confusing. Here is a guide that can help you decide what's right for you. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/tips/22 Regular exfoliation of the skin helps the skin look radiant and smoother. Our skin naturally sheds dead skin cells but as we age this process slows down. The result of the cells accumulating is a dullness to the skin and our skin care products are not as effective. http://www.skin90210.com/intheknow/tips/21 Cleanse, Exfoliate, Moisturize, and Apply Sunscreen Cleansing simply removes the dirt and grime that can damage the skin. Use a cleanser that gently removes the dirt and unclogs the pores.