Monthly Archives: August 2010
Injectable fillers for treating fine lines and wrinkles
Injectable fillers treat fine lines and wrinkles. Fillers like Botox paralyze the muscle that is contracting and causing the wrinkle. This smooths out the skin surface and reduces the appearance of the wrinkle. Fillers like Juvederm and Restalyne plump skin using collagen and peptides to “fill” wrinkled spots. The plumping action provides a more youthful … Continue reading
The process of improving skin texture through chemical peels
Chemical peels, also known as chemexfoliation or derma-peeling, is a popular skin treatment used to improve the appearance of the skin. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the skin, which causes it to peel off superficial skin layer. The new, regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. … Continue reading
How to keep your skin glowing during monsoons?
While the monsoons bring a welcome respite from summer heat, they also pose a lot of challenges to healthy skin. However, taking just a few simple precautions can save you from many humidity-induced skin problems. The biggest skin complaint during the monsoon has to be fungal infections with itchy, circular, reddish, flaking patches on the … Continue reading