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Vitamin C and Your Skin
July 26, 2019
Vitamin C is one of the best natural ways to do your skin some good. It’s easy to find, relatively inexpensive in most cases and it works wonders with hardly any risk. Here are a few benefits of using vitamin C in your skincare routine: Produces Collagen Vitamin C helps produce collagen, which improves skin […]
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Perfecting Your Nightly Skincare Routine
June 14, 2019
We get it. The last thing you want to do when you’re ready to fall asleep is to tack on additional time perfecting your nightly skincare routine. But if you want to combat the tolls of aging, it’s a necessity, even if it’s the bare minimum. Remove makeup You know that you need to remove […]
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Sunscreen for Your Skin Type
May 31, 2019
We can’t stress the importance of applying sunscreen daily. Make sure that you choose protection that shields against both UVA and UVB rays. These products are labeled “broad spectrum” and will adequately protect against sun damage when applied correctly. The minimum protection you should look for is 30+. Ingredients to look for include ecamsule, avobenzone, […]
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#CheckDetectProtect
May 1, 2019
This month, we’ll be sharing all of the resources, tools and tips that you need to know for National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. By using the hashtag #CheckDetectProtect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, you can learn how to protect yourself and loved ones! We also encourage you to use #CheckDetectProtect to contribute your own best practices […]
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Update Your Summer Skincare Routine
April 5, 2019
As the days become longer and we spend more time at the beach, we must prepare our skin for the fun time we plan to spend in the sun. It’s important to enjoy life, especially when you’re in Charleston, but it’s also just as important to take care of your skin to prevent aging and […]
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Top 10 Skincare Myths
March 8, 2019
We could fill a book with all the old wives tales we’ve heard at Charleston Dermatology. While some are worthwhile (eating avocado and salmon for better skin and nails), some are downright dubious. To help you sort through the rumor mill, let us dispel some common myths: Myth: If a product is “all natural”, […]
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Should You Get a Chemical Peel?
February 8, 2019
The time has arrived: you’ve finally experienced the panic-inducing moment of looking in the mirror, or seeing a recently-taken picture of yourself, only to think: “Is that what I really look like?” Suddenly, the tolls of everyday living have made themselves apparent in your facial lines. Fear not: there’s no need to rush into drastic […]
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How to Determine Your Skin Type
January 25, 2019
Not everyone’s skin is created equally. Your skin type is typically determined by a combination of your genetics, the climate, changes in your hormones, medications, diet, allergies or skin care. Because of all these different factors, your skin can vary season to season or depending on what time of foods you are eating. However, when […]
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Top Three Ways to Treat Chapped Hands
December 28, 2018
As the days continue to get shorter and colder, you may have begun to notice a change with your skin. That’s because when the temperatures outside drop, so does the humidity. This, in turn, causes our skin to dry out too because of the lack of moisture available in the air. Conversely, when we turn […]
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Control Breakouts During the Holidays
December 17, 2018
‘Tis the season for homemade cookies, eggnog and all of the delicious sugary sweets that accompany almost every holiday party you’ll attend this year. And while it can be okay to give into the holiday spirit and indulge in some sweet treats every now and then, it is important to enjoy everything in moderation for […]
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Healthy Skin & Air Travel
November 29, 2018
With the hectic holiday season in full swing, air travel is at an all-time high. And if you are one of the lucky ones who will be spending time in the air over the next few weeks, you’ll inevitably experience the issues that come from being at 35,000 feet. While traveling by air, your body […]
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How Healthy is Your Skin?
November 19, 2018
With so many different articles and blogs out there spouting ideas on how to achieve healthy, glowing skin, it can be challenging to cut through the noise and get to the core of what it truly takes to have the best skin possible. In honor of National Healthy Skin Month, we decided to drill this […]
