Damaged Skin Barrier: Signs You’re Overdoing Skincare, and How to Repair It

Does your skin feel irritated, dry, and unusually sensitive even after following your usual skincare routine? These uncomfortable symptoms can be signs of a damaged skin barrier, and your skincare products may be contributing to it. Scrubbing extra hard and using excessive skincare products doesn’t necessarily improve your skin. Instead, they can weaken your skin’s … Continued

Freckle Removal: What It Is and How It Works

You might consider freckles to be your signature trait, adding character to your face. But perhaps you’re not a fan and feel they’re tiny reminders of too much sun—something you would rather not have. These small, flat dots can appear across your nose, cheeks, and shoulders due to sun exposure. They may also be genetic. … Continued

The Science Behind Light-Based Skin Treatments: IPL, LED, ADVATx & What They Do

If you’re seeking clearer, brighter, or younger-looking skin, you have plenty of options to choose from. Light-based skin treatments, such as those using lasers, are popular choices due to their effectiveness and quick recovery times. Intense pulsed light (IPL) skin treatments, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and laser skin treatments (including ADVATx by ADVATx) can address common … Continued

Laser Hair Removal for Swimmers: What Pool-Goers Should Know

Your body hair protects your skin and helps regulate your internal temperature, but when it comes to swimming, it’s a literal drag. That’s why hair removal is a common practice among swimmers and recommended in many different sports to improve performance. But shaving your body weekly — or even more often — is a pain. Other … Continued

Is Laser Hair Removal Safe for Teens? What Parents Should Know

Teenagers often want to change things about their appearance, making salon treatments for hair and nails a popular request on many teens’ wish lists. In that context, removal of unwanted body hair can also be a priority for young people. Some teens seek hair removal services for purely aesthetic reasons, while others want to better … Continued