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  1. Sunscreen Safety: What to Know

    Stocking up on sunscreen? We all know we're supposed to wear it every day, rain or shine, to lower our risk of skin cancer and help prevent premature signs of aging. But picking one can be confusing. There are different types, and different ingredients, and sunscreen labels are changing. As if that

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  2. New Sunscreen Guide: 1 in 4 Products Deemed Safe

    May 16, 2012 -- With warmer weather on the way, the Environmental Working Group has just released a new edition of their popular sunscreen guide. In the sixth annual guide, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) recommends just 25% of 1,800 sunscreens they reviewed for the guide, though that number i

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  3. Defeating Dandruff

    April 27, 2012 -- Doctors have been scratching their heads over how to treat bad cases of dandruff for more than century. Over-the-counter shampoos and scalp treatments can help when dandruff is mild, says Thomas L. Dawson, PhD, a scientist at Procter & Gamble who works on Head & Shoulders shampoo.

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  4. Nutrients for Healthy Skin

    You know that you need to nourish your skin to keep it as healthy as possible. But are you getting enough of the right nutrients from the foods you eat? Could you benefit from taking a supplement or trying an antioxidant-packed lotion?� "The beauty of the skin is that you can affect it from both ins

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  5. 'Chinplants' Fastest-Growing Plastic Surgery Trend

    April 16, 2012 -- A chiseled chin may be the latest "must have" body part. A new report shows "chinplants," otherwise known as chin augmentation or chin implants, are the fastest-growing plastic surgery trend among men and women. The popularity of chin implants rose by 71% in 2011, more than breast

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  6. Banish the Bags Under Your Eyes

    Bags or dark circles under your eyes can make you look exhausted after a solid eight hours of sleep; stressed while you're in the middle of a yoga class. Where once people commented that your eyes were the color of the sky, the sea, caramels, or butterscotch, now all they say is, "Tough night?" Derm

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  7. Is Your Nail Polish Toxic?

    April 11, 2012 -- If you're a mani-pedi fan, it's disturbing news. Some nail polishes and other products used at salons and labeled toxin-free may have high levels of toxic chemicals, according to a new California report. "The labeling does not always reflect the ingredients," says scientist Valetti

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  8. Fashionable Fingertips

    March 23, 2012 (San Diego) -- If you don’t feel ''put together'' unless you've got a fresh manicure, you're not alone. And if you worry that frequent polishing and polish removal may be harming your nails, Wendy Roberts, MD, a Rancho Mirage, Calif., dermatologist, has some reassuring words. Regular

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  9. Expert FAQ: Dealing With Excess Body Hair

    March 21, 2012 (San Diego) -- Many women and men struggle with excess body hair on the face or other areas of the body. But beyond being sometimes just unsightly, it can also sometimes be unhealthy. “If you notice a dramatic change in body hair growth or hair growth in an unusual pattern, you should

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  10. African-American Women Have Specific Hair Issues

    March 21, 2012 (San Diego) -- If you are a woman of color, you may already know: Your hair can be an issue. No, it's not your imagination or vanity working overtime, says Amy McMichael, MD, professor and interim chair of dermatology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. "There is some sort of innat

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