Do Jade Rollers Really Work?
Jade rollers seem to be all over our social media feeds these days. You may even receive one as a gift this holiday season. So our board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter thought we’d provide some facts on these popular beauty tools. The popular jade facial rollers are said to: sculpt and tone the skin enhance healing tighten pores improve circulation detoxify the skin calm inflammation reduce puffiness, especially under the eyes minimize...
10 Secrets to Healthy Skin
November has been designated Healthy Skin Month by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), so our board-certified dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter want to share with you these 10 ways to keep your skin healthy and youthful-looking. All about skin Your skin is actually the largest organ in your body. It accounts for about 15 percent of your total body weight. The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin,...
Heliocare Advanced: For Beautiful, Safe Skin, a Humble Fern Can Help
Our board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter, at Genesis Dermatology, are always on the lookout for ways to keep your skin youthful and—even more important—safe. We have found a product we’d like to tell you about that does both. We’ve told you many times that the best way to avoid wrinkles, as well as skin cancer, is to stay out of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. But maybe this advice came too late...
You May Be Applying Sunscreen Wrong
Our board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter, at Genesis Dermatology, know you’re diligent about applying sunscreen, even on cloudy days and in winter. Exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun is the leading cause of both skin cancer and premature wrinkling of the skin. But a recent report suggests there's a right way and a wrong way to go about it. Sunscreens are labeled with a sun protection factor (SPF) rating,...
The One Sunscreen We Recommend
If you thought all sunscreens are pretty much alike, our board-certified dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter would like to take this opportunity to describe the two main types of sunscreens, and tell you why we recommend one particular kind over the other. You already know that exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun is the leading cause of both skin cancer and premature wrinkling of the skin. And...
Five Ways Your Smartphone May Be Damaging Your Skin
The board-certified dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter sometimes employ blue light treatments as an effective therapy for certain conditions such as acne and precancerous skin cells. When used therapeutically in this way, research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has shown this type of treatment is safe. But what about the near-constant exposure to the blue light that we receive from our smartphones, computers, and TV screens?...
The Best Path to Younger-Looking Skin
Our board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter have myriad ways to help you retain and recover your youthful good looks. But there is a free, simple, and safe way to do that on your own: Avoid the sun. Or at least protect your skin from its harmful effects. There’s no doubt that lying in the sun feels good. It’s relaxing, warming, and soothing. But the fact is that tanning—whether from the sun or...
Stop Wrinkles Before They Start
Our dermatologists in Jupiter, FL have many years of experience in helping your skin return to its most youthful appearance. But we often see patients who, with a little prevention, could forestall the most common causes of aging skin. Here are the eight best ways we know of to prevent fine the lines and wrinkles that impair your skin’s natural beauty. Avoid the sun Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF...
Announcing: Less Discomfort, Faster Recovery
Your board-certified dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology always employ state-of-the-art technology and the latest techniques to ensure our patients have the best possible experience when receiving treatment at our Jupiter, Florida, office. Therefore, we are pleased to announce the addition of two of those technological advances to our practice. The Halo Laser The first, the Halo Laser, is a hybrid fractional laser system that uses a combination of wavelengths to correct visible signs...
Prep Your Skin for Fall with NovaThreads
With fall finally here and all the many holiday celebrations not far off, you might want to think about ways to freshen your appearance with a more youthful look for the coming season. One way to achieve this is through the new non-surgical technique using NovaThreads. Your board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter, Florida, at Genesis Dermatology, often recommend this procedure for our clients who are seeking the advantages of a facelift without...