SPF in My Makeup

Common Questions Mary Radford, RN | September 24, 2011 at 2:25 am | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-sf

 

I wear an SPF 20 foundation makeup.  Is this enough sun protection?

Although including a sunscreen in the foundation is a good idea, this may not be adequate sun protection for several reasons.

1) Do you have the right kind of sunscreen? The Sunburn Protection Factor (SPF) indicates a product’s ability to reduce the effect of the UVB burning rays—the rays that signal us when we have had too much sun with redness, burning and stinging. However, SPFs do not guard against UVA aging rays that break down collagen and elastin, stimulate excess pigment, and damage cells leading to cancer. Ask if the sunscreen is broad-spectrum.

2) More important, are you using enough? For best protection, use a teaspoon for the face and an ounce for the body every morning and reapply every two to three hours when exposed to daylight. Not using enough broad-spectrum sunscreen often enough results in skin damage. At Rodan + Fields, we understand that it is difficult to reapply foundation several times a day for adequate coverage so we recommend beginning your day with a broad-spectrum sunscreen then layering your makeup over that. For a sunscreen on the go, we recommend the ENHANCEMENTS Mineral Peptides SPF 20 which contains Zinc Oxide and Titanium that protect against most burning and aging rays.

 

My son is getting married in 10 weeks and my husband’s skin looks like an old leather shoe. How can I get his face back in shape so that he looks like the father –not grandfather of the groom?

Rodan + Fields REVERSE is a complete skincare system that combines prescription medicines at non-prescription strength with active cosmetic ingredients to repair and protect hyper-pigmented, sun-damaged skin. By combining the right ingredients, in the right formulations and in the right order, the regimen:

· Lightens excessive darkness, brown spots and uneven pigment.

· Brightens dull skin, improves tone and texture, and boosts skin's radiance.

· Exfoliates skin to remove complexion-dulling dead skin cells and smooth texture.

· Protects against future sun damage with broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen.

Over weeks to months, skin will look progressively more healthy and clear of dark marks.

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[New post] Muth Busters

Muth Busters   Fading Away If you think autumn means accepting a ghostlike pallor, don’t give up your glow. The end of summer doesn’t have to mean the fall of your tan. With modern advances in sunless tanners, it is possible to fake that healthy, vital glow you love about your skin all year long. As temperatures fall, apply a foaming sunless tanner for an even application whenever you feel the need to warm up your appearance and your attitude. Derm RF | September 28, 2011 at 1:08 am | Categories: Myth Busters | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-sk

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School for Your Skin

Skinpact Spotlight Derm RF | September 15, 2011 at 11:33 pm | Categories: Skinpact Spotlight | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-s4

Schooling Your Skin

If summer vacation meant playing hooky by the pool and taking a holiday from good skincare habits, then it's time to re-educate your body's largest organ by falling back into a regular routine. Click here to watch the Skinpact News webisode, "Schooling Your Skin," for tips from Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields on whipping your skin back into shape so you can earn an A+ on your next skincare report card.

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Myth Busters: September's In ... Out w/Sunscreen!

Myth Busters Derm RF | September 13, 2011 at 8:18 pm | Categories: Myth Busters | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-rY

 

September Means I Can Put my Sunscreen Away

You may have used up your vacation days, but the sun hasn’t used up its damaging rays. Just because  summer has come and gone doesn’t mean you’re free to play or work unprotected. No matter the season, our world revolves around the sun 365 days a year and along with our orbit comes UVA rays responsible in large part for accelerated aging. And these UVA rays only get worse as fall approaches … they’re actually stronger on cloudy days.

Want proof? Take your UV sensitive silicone wristband out on a cloudy day; you’ll see it turn purple in no time. So make sure to apply a broad spectrum SPF daily for healthy skin year-round.

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Don't Scrub Too Hard ...

Habits that Haunt Derm RF | September 6, 2011 at 8:34 pm | Categories: Habits that Haunt | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-rG

 

Being Too Aggressive

While you may consider its appearance criminal at times, your skin is not a bad guy in need of rigorous reform. When it comes to rehabilitation, being overly aggressive can do more harm than good. Dull skin accumulates over time and it won’t go away overnight no matter how hard you scrub. For best results, let the active ingredients in your skincare products do the work and use your products as directed.

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Pigmentation Changes

Common Questions Mary Radford, RN | September 9, 2011 at 4:08 pm | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-rO

 

I’m African American and at 54 I am noticing that my skin is lighter.  Is this normal?

As we age, we observe changes in the number and productivity of our melanocytes. We naturally lose melanocytes, thus diminishing the pigment-producing capacity of our skin. Our skin becomes lighter, less protected and sunburns more easily than it did in our youth. But these changes vary significantly from individual to individual and depend greatly on how we care for our skin.

Be sure to use your broad-spectrum sunscreen daily to help prevent skin damage from sun exposure. All of the Rodan + Fields sunscreens provide UVA and UVB sunscreen protection.

 

I have age spots and these tiny white dots on my skin. What are these and how can I make them go away?

From our very first day at the park, ultraviolet radiation causes melanocytes to become enlarged and overactive, particularly in fairer skinned individuals. Over time, this increased melanocyte activity causes the formation of brown spots, which we refer to as freckles in children and liver spots in the elderly. At the same time, chronic sun exposure may lead to total de-pigmentation due to destruction of melanocytes. The evidence of this is the appearance of white dots scattered most prominently on the forearm and chin.

Although you cannot do anything to reduce the white spots, you can address excessive pigmentation with Rodan + Fields REVERSE Regimen.

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Ingredients on the Month

Ingredients on the Month Derm RF | September 8, 2011 at 5:48 pm | Tags: ENHANCEMENTS, hydroquinone, REVERSE, RFp3, SOOTHE | Categories: Ingredients of the Month | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-rK

 

Hydroquinone

Uneven skin tones significantly age our appearance. In fact, discoloration is one of the key visual clues we pick up on when assessing a person’s age. For decreasing discolorations and increasing evenness, hydroquinone is the ingredient dermatologists prefer. It’s FDA recognized as safe and effective and works by blocking the enzyme responsible for causing excess pigmentation. Look for products containing two percent hydroquinone, the highest amount approved for over-the-counter products.

Find two percent hydroquinone in Rodan + Fields® REVERSE Skin Lightening Toner, REVERSE Skin Lightening Treatment and UNBLEMISH Spot Fading Toner.

 

RFp3

Achieving great skin takes time and a daily commitment. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a little instant gratification here and there. As you’re working to reverse summer sun damage and patiently waiting to see results, we recommend applying a skin-soothing and skin tone-evening agent like Rodan + Fields proprietary RFp3 to help mask dullness . RFp3 combines anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial peptides to interrupt the inflammatory cascade and decrease the appearance of discoloration instantly and over time.

Smooth away discoloration with RFp3 found in Rodan and Fields ENHANCEMENTS Mineral Peptides and SOOTHE Sensitive Skin Treatment.

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The Doctor is In ... Acne for Two

The Doctor is In ... Acne for Two Dr. Kathy Fields | August 22, 2011 at 6:38 pm | Categories: The Doctor is In | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-r7

By Dr. Kathy Fields

Because acne can have such a strong effect on self-esteem, any mom hates to see her child battle breakouts. But for someone who has made a name for herself helping others combat acne and reclaim their sense of self-worth, watching my own son battle acne is especially painful. When the stress of watching him struggle started to show on my own skin, I realized that while battling breakouts usually is all about controlling the acne cycle, in the case of my son’s skin, and mine, I would try a lot less nagging and become more strategic to get him to easily use his meds.

My son is great at homework, sports and finding time for his girlfriend and even the bands on his braces. But the early morning rush out the door and the late night studying leave no energy for his skincare routine. Miraculously, as soon as I surrendered to this realization, I was able to stop forcing a regimen on him and start subtly slipping the regimen into his routine.

Step one: I took his entire regimen out of hiding in the bathroom medicine cabinet and placed things strategically where he was most likely to see them and use them. The acne face wash went in the shower where I knew he’d be likely to use it at least once a day. The toner was placed next to his toothbrush. And the treatment product became un-ignorable when placed next to his computer.

Step two: Knowing he has an easy plan of action, I backed off and watched the transformation. It was a reminder for me to pay attention to my own skin needs and be more consistent with my routine despite all my travel and long days.

Sure he went to school with a zit or two but I had learned to accept it was his choice and not my character defect. And in the end both our skin and our stress cleared. All it took was some consistent compliance to a regimen and giving myself and my son the freedom to fight our own battles – our own way!

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The Doctor is In ... Fall Cleaning

The Doctor is In ... Fall Cleaning Dr. Katie Rodan | September 2, 2011 at 2:27 pm | Categories: The Doctor is In | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-rC

By Dr. Katie Rodan

As cool, crisp mornings of September arrive and I find myself settling into my fall routine, I often feel a moment of nostalgia for the carefree days of summer ... until I look in the mirror that is.

Yes, even dermatologists have autumn amends to make for their summer skin sins. Despite all the SPF protection and planning I did last summer,  the bike rides, hikes and outdoor lunches have added up to some telltale changes in my skin tone and texture.

I erase the damage of summer days gone by each September with what I call “Fall Cleaning,” my derm version of spring cleaning, and my chance to clean the slate and start the new season with fresh, youthful looking skin. My “skintervention” starts with a hydroquinone-based regimen to clear the dullness and dark marks. I apply it daily for two weeks and then up to twice daily for a month or two, until the days of summer are a mere memory and I’m happy with the results.

Three times a week I also exfoliate to expedite the process by increasing cell turnover. And since the sun is still a serious concern in fall, I continue with sunscreen application every morning.

If you’re dealing with similar summer remnants, start incorporating this simple routine and before you know it, along with the colorful radiance of changing leaves, your skin will have a fresh fall start and a new, even glow of its own.

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Chasing the bump ...

Habits that Haunt Derm RF | August 30, 2011 at 8:31 pm | Tags: acne | Categories: Habits that Haunt | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-ru

 

Chasing the Bump

Spot treating acne makes as much sense as brushing only the tooth with the cavity while ignoring the rest of your mouth. For a long-term solution, you must treat your entire face to stop the process that is happening deep inside your skin’s thousands of pores. The acne cycle actually starts two to three weeks before you ever see a blemish, which is why spot treating a pimple that’s already surfaced doesn’t work … you’re only addressing the end of the cycle, not the root cause.

Remember, pimples are just the ultimate manifestation of a complex and ongoing process triggered and exacerbated by multiple factors such as hormones, stress, high glycemic diets, clogged pores and bacteria, so taking a multi-pronged approach daily is essential to getting and keeping your acne under control.

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Skin Rehab

Skin Rehab Derm RF | September 1, 2011 at 10:54 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-rz

If despite your best intentions your skin partied too hard this summer, don’t despair. Yes, you may have fallen off the wagon of good skin habits, but there’s no need to give up. Instead, you need to give in and get your skin into rehab—now!

There’s no need for the shame game. The truth is, whether you spent the summer worshipping the sun or lathering on the SPF, the effects of humidity and temperature changes of summer leave us with dry, dull, drab skin come fall. But the good news is that it’s never too late to rehabilitate … tune in to Derm RF this month for dermatologist approved tips and tricks to getting your skin detoxed, treated and on the road to recovery!

Sincerely,

Your Derm RF Team

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