Ever hear the saying you are what you eat? Well, there’s truth behind the saying. What you eat can either help with your constant battle of achieving the perfect skin or vastly hinder your efforts. Here are the best and worst foods for your skin: AVOID, AVOID, AVOID Foods with a high glycemic index – Foods with a high glycemic…
DIY skincare products are becoming the newest trend. Fortunately for our pockets, a lot of these products can be made with everyday food ingredients that offer natural, therapeutic and revitalizing benefits to your skin. Here are five common skincare products that are not only dermatologist-approved, but also probably already in your kitchen cabinet: Coconut Oil – Coconut oil has recently…
Your big day requires a lot of preparation and careful planning between the venue, guest list, DJ, and caterer. Not to mention the dress and your glam squad. But there is one more thing you should start thinking about months before your wedding day: your skin. Wear Sunscreen While you may be planning a beach wedding, even in the coldest of…
When it comes to looking and feeling younger, you’ve tried everything — from over-priced scrubs and masks to ridiculous remedies on Youtube. Don’t let fine lines and wrinkles scare you this Halloween. Instead of sucking the youth out of children like the Sanderson sisters in Hocus Pocus, try these four simple anti-aging potions to bring your skin back to life.…
Out with the old, in with the new — skin care regimen, that is. What worked for the warm, summer days you spent at the beach, could potentially cause major damage to your skin in the bitter winter months. In fact, it has been proven that the combination of salt water from beaches, chlorine in pool water and overexposure to…
Travel can wreak havoc on skin and cause discomfort. Our travel tips from last week’s blog post will help you once you’ve reached your destination, but what about the journey there? Whether you’re traveling via train, plane, or automobile (but really just by plane), your skin is always at risk of inflammation and irritation. Travel conditions are not always ideal,…
As the old saying goes, first impressions are everything. Whether you’re at an interview or on a date, the first thing someone will notice about you is your eyes. Though eyes are the proverbial windows to the soul, they can also show signs of old age. Reclaim your youth with these six tips to achieve the radiant glow you had…
It has been proven that you should never underestimate the power of a good blowout. That being said, sometimes maintaining a blowout requires sacrifices that blow dry bar regulars aren’t willing to make. A sweaty spinning class or hot yoga session gets your endorphins revved up at the cost (literally) of deflating perfect bouncy strands, and at a certain point…
When you need a little pick-me-up this summer, skip the iced coffee and grab an iced tea instead! Your skin will thank you. In case you haven’t heard, iced tea is becoming the go-to drink for health, skincare and beauty benefits. 1. Iced tea is not only a refreshing drink to quench your thirst, but it can also help reduce…
Every bride wants to look her best when she says “I do.” DC Derm Docs has just the treatments to make you look – and feel – beautiful on your big day. Not the bride? Remember, whether you’re the mother of the bride or a bridesmaid, when you walk down the aisle, all eyes will be on you! The revolutionary Vanquish technology will…