Light is essential to plants and animals. Photo receptor cells in our retinas interact with incoming light to produce vision. Ultraviolet B light from the sun strikes our skin and causes 7-dehydrocholesterol to be converted to Vitamin D3. Plants use light energy from...
Healthy hair is something that most of us desire. We buy expensive hair care products and take time out of our busy schedules to style our hair, but we often forget about the most important aspect of healthy hair: our scalp. Our scalp is the foundation for healthy...
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time to increase public knowledge about the dangers of UV radiation and the importance of protecting our skin from the sun's harmful rays. One of the best ways to prevent skin cancers and to protect your skin from sun damage that...
Acne is a skin condition that causes the development of whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples on the skin’s surface. Our skin has very tiny holes called pores and when these pores are blocked by oil (sebum), dirt, dead skin cells, and bacteria, one may develop acne. The...
The key to protecting your skin consistently is making it a part of everyday life! Here are some of my favorite products I keep in my sun protection toolbox. NB: This is not an exhaustive list of ALL great sunscreens/products. Find products that you like, so you will...
May is Skin Cancer Awareness month, and there is no better time to talk about SUNSCREEN and sun protection. In the United States, there are over 5 million skin cancers diagnosed and treated each year. It is estimated that 1 in 5 Americans will have skin cancer in his...
April 4th is National Vitamin C Day, so it is the perfect time to highlight our favorite vitamin C products! First let’s discuss why we need to use a topical antioxidant like vitamin C. Our skin is constantly exposed to environmental insults; the most prominent of...
I have a confession: I am an antioxidant addict, but more on that in a minute. You see working in the cosmeceutical industry for over 8 years means you pick up valuable tidbits of knowledge that shape your own at-home skincare regimen. Our providers and lead doctors...
At Suzanne Bruce and Associates, we are big believers in the importance of being on a good skincare regimen as part of your overall anti-aging plan. No matter what color or age your skin is you need to take good care of it, so it will last you a lifetime. So this...
If you’ve ever visited a dermatologist office, you will know retinoids is one of the best anti-aging secrets out there. Why do those of us in the dermatology field like them so much? And why should you use them? Read on for all the details and learn about our...
