Patient Buzz Series: Bemotrizinol, “Tanmaxxing,” and Sunscreen Gummies
Summer means news articles on sun protection and the dangers of tanning, and for the first time in more than 20 years, the news includes FDA approval of a sunscreen ingredient. As detailed by NPR, newly approved bemotrizinol protects against both UVA and UVB rays, and is photo stable, offering longer protection than other U.S. sunscreens. Even the Environmental Working Group (EWG) is excited about …
Summer means news articles on sun protection and the dangers of tanning, and for the first time in more than 20 years, the news includes FDA approval of a sunscreen ingredient. As detailed by NPR, newly approved bemotrizinol protects against both UVA and UVB rays, and is photo stable, offering longer protection than other U.S. sunscreens. Even the Environmental Working Group (EWG) is excited about … Continue reading "Patient Buzz Series: Bemotrizinol, “Tanmaxxing,” and Sunscreen Gummies"
While once only available at prestige beauty retailers, Korean skincare products are now mainstays in the skincare sections of big box stores and pharmacies. And the Korean influence is only growing: A recent Elle article profiled Korean in-office skincare treatments that are now available at some cosmetic practices in the U.S. These new products and procedures give more options for consumers, but … 
Korean skincare products have earned their spots on the shelves of major U.S. retailers as consumers seek innovative formulations. Now Korean skincare treatments are crossing the Pacific. Elle profiled Korean treatments in use in the U.S. for skin tightening, brightening, and smoothing. According to the article, Korean monopolar radiofrequency (MRF) device Everesse is a more comfortable option for … 
One of the latest TikTok trends has dermatologists concerned about the risks of pulmonary damage and allergic reactions. The “Lazy Girl” makeup trend involves applying self-tanner overnight to contour the face, according to FOX News. However, dermatologist Dr. Fayne Frey finds this trend disturbing, and dermatologist Dr. Mariano Busso cautions that results can vary.
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TikTok is known as a hub for skincare advice – good and bad – and the latest trend has dermatologists in agreement. “Skin streaming” means reducing a skincare routine to the essentials. It’s a backlash against complex routines that can be costly and time consuming. HuffPost explained the trend while The New York Times answered a reader’s question about the basics of caring for the face …