Product Claims | What does "Dermatologist Tested" mean?
There is not necessarily a specific criterion a product has to meet from a regulatory perspective to use the claim “dermatologist tested”....
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
Board Certified Dermatologist | CEO | Functional Textile Expert | Bioethicist | Educator | Author | Mom
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May 29, 20234 min read
The Single-Most Important Ingredient for Every SkinCare Concern
The sheer volume of skincare products on the market with varying claims and ingredients makes it a wonder how the average person can...
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May 28, 20231 min read
WELL + GOOD | This Shea Butter Gives My Dry Skin a Glow That Even the Most Expensive Body Oils Can’t
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May 28, 20232 min read
Shea Butter | Moisturizer with benefits
Shea butter has the benefit of hydration while also offering anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant activity. Read more... Topics What are...
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May 28, 20233 min read
Peeling skin after a sunburn | Why and how to manage
To understand why the skin peels after a sunburn, first it is important to really understand what a sunburn is to understand why your...
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May 28, 20233 min read
Probiotics vs Prebiotics for the Skin
Probiotics are considered live microorganisms that are used to alter the bioflora to gain a health benefit. Prebiotics are the foods...
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May 27, 20231 min read
NBC News | Dermatologist-approved skincare routines to follow in 2023
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May 19, 20231 min read
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May 19, 20233 min read
Scalp Micropigmentation
Camouflaging the scalp to conceal obvious evidence of hair loss is achieved in multiple ways with the concept focused on reducing the...
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May 14, 20232 min read
Propylene Glycol
Propylene glycol is a synthetic additive used in a wide array of skincare products for a number of reasons. Read more... Topics What is...
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Mar 5, 20238 min read
Exfoliation | Your complete guide
Exfoliants are meant to help remove the accumulation of superficial skin cells, keratin, and sebum from the skin. Read more... Topics...
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Feb 28, 20231 min read
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Feb 26, 20234 min read
Sugaring | Hair removal
Sugaring is a method of temporary hair removal. Read more... Topics What is sugaring? How does sugaring work? How long does sugaring...
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Feb 23, 20235 min read
Laundry Detergent | Is this really the cause of your rash?
Laundry detergents are products that many people place at the top of their list when they developed rashes or sensitivities of their skin....
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Feb 11, 20237 min read
Itchy Nipples
The skin of the areola is particularly thin and can be sensitive. Read more... Topics How can the dry air contribute to dry, itchy skin...
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Feb 11, 20234 min read
Calluses
Think of calluses as “reactive” growths. Read more... Topics What is a callus on the foot? What causes it and why might someone choose to...
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Feb 11, 20234 min read
Spa Trends
Increasingly spas are entering a grey area with "treatments" that are a little more invasive. Read more... Topics IV drips Cryotherapy...
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Feb 11, 20232 min read
Body Odors | Can you identify the source?
When it comes to body odors and inflammation, smell can generally points to an infectious cause. Read more... Photo: Wix Disclaimer:...
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Feb 11, 20233 min read
Foods and the Texture of your skin
Foods can play a role in triggering inflammation, oxidative stress, and glycation of proteins and lipids that can be damaging. Read...
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Feb 11, 20233 min read
Stye | What is a chalazion?
Styes, also known as a chalazion, is a hard, often painless, nodule found on the eyelid caused by either chronic inflammation of...
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Feb 11, 20231 min read
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Feb 7, 20231 min read
Mommy Musings includes AmberNoon in their Valentine's Day Gift Guide!
Thank you to Mommy Musings for including AmberNoon in their Valentine's Day gift guide! Give your loved ones the gift that makes them...
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