Give the Skin a Healthy Jolt with Caffeine
07/14/2009 - Studies have shown moderate consumption of caffeine may bolster internal health, and most consumers can attest to its ability to boost alertness and mood; however, the newest trend is caffeine in topical applications, which led Jeff Russell, executive director of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) to question the safety and efficacy of such formulations....
A New Perspective on UV Protection
06/05/2009 - Beachside or poolside with a cocktail in hand and the sun beating down is nothing short of paradise. But cocktailing in the sun does have its risks. Ultraviolet (UV) rays, which I’m sure you’re well aware, are damaging to the skin, and many people miss the mark on sunscreen application. The American Academy of Dermatology reported most people apply less than half of the desirable...