Benefits of Flavonol

High-Flavonol Cocoa May Protect Skin From UV Rays. The Miami Herald (7/11) reports that “high-flavonol cocoa protects skin from ultraviolet rays,” according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition. For the study, “one group of women ingested...

Sunscreen Facts From the AAD

The FDA released sunscreen guidelines. How will these affect my sunscreen? By June 2012, you’ll begin to see several changes to sunscreen labels. These changes, which are required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will provide you with more information...

Obagi Nu-Derm Sun Shield SPF 50

Sun Shield SPF 50 will keep your skin protected from the sun’s rays without any greasiness thanks to its matte finish. This makes it a great base for makeup and earned it the top spot with SELF Magazine as the best sunscreen for the face.

Psoriasis Linked to Diabetes

“Psoriasis may be a risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a new study suggests,” according to a recent article in the Dermatology Times eNews. “A research team headed by Rahat S. Azfar, M.D., of the University of...

Smoking Linked to Cancer

The American Academy of Dermatology’s recently released an article stating that a study has shown smoking is “associated with a 52 percent increased risk of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma skin cancer.” This is another reason why dermatologists...