Regular readers of the blog will note that I have a recurring feature where I take current trends in beauty or health and wellness and examine them from a scientific perspective. Recently we’ve looked at
Read MoreLong time readers of the blog know that I have a regular feature called “Is this really a thing?” In these posts, I take a hot beauty trend and go to the medical literature to
Read MoreI get weekly e-mails from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons that link to recent news items of interest to the members. This week’s included a story about “sunscreen pill” supplements. This
Read MoreI was recently out for a run and came across this store front. Now, I’m certainly not an expert on Eastern medicine, but I am an expert on face lifts and I was quite skeptical
Read MoreThe Today Show recently did a segment on the current trend of collagen replacement as a way to improve your skin. As many of you know, collagen is a protein that is one of our
Read MoreWelcome to another edition of our series, “Is this really a thing?” Previously we’ve examined Vampire Face Lifts (yes, it’s a thing, but of questionable efficacy), Microcurrent Facelifts (don’t waste your time, it’s not a thing), and
Read MoreSo, are you on Team Edward or Team Jacob? Just kidding, I have no idea what that means. My wife tells me it’s a thing. Anyway, you may have seen a lot of ads lately
Read MoreA couple of years ago, I went to a local spa to get my wife a gift certificate for a mani/pedi and saw that they were selling a little machine with metal balls on the
Read MoreOn the way to work recently, I heard a story about a line of Japanese drinks that contain collagen. They are promoted as beauty products for skin care. One in particular claims to “brighten, hydrate, repair,
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