Why You Still Get Burned When Using Sunscreen
For years you’ve heard our dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter warn you never to set foot outside—or sit near windows in the sun—without applying a sunscreen of at least 30 SPF. And you do, but burn anyway. So what happened? There are several possible reasons for this. You don’t use enough Probably the number one reason why people burn despite using sunscreen is that they use too little. The American Academy of...
Prevent Skin Problems While Gardening
There are many rewards of gardening, whether you have a large yard or just a few plants in pots. Planting, weeding, watering, and caring for plants reduces stress, provides exercise, and exposes you to beneficial organisms in the soil.
Emsculpt NEO Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
With the soaring popularity of the new Emsculpt NEO device for body shaping, our board-certified dermatologists have been receiving numerous questions from our clients about this revolutionary device for effortlessly trimming problem areas and building muscle. So we thought we’d answer some of the more frequently asked ones here. For an introduction to the Emsculpt NEO, including how it works and what it can do for you, please see our earlier...
Pandemic Weight: How to Lose the Extra Pudge
If you didn’t manage to put on at least a few extra pounds during the pandemic, consider yourself lucky! The phenomenon was so widespread it even got its own name: the Quarantine 15. Actually, many people gained even more than 15 pounds due to the stress of the coronavirus, the lack of exercise, and the renewed interest in baking. With the advent of the vaccines, we’ve slowly been able to return...
Do You Know What’s in Your Makeup?
Who among us is brave enough to venture out in public without makeup? Not many, we’d guess. Applying makeup before we leave the house in the morning is as automatic as brushing our teeth.
But have you ever wondered how safe the products you use every day are?
If not, our board-certified dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter have some eye-opening information to share about what’s in common makeup products.
15 Tips for Healthy Skin
Your skin is your body’s largest organ, so it’s important to take good care of it. Because the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has designated November as "Healthy Skin Month," our board-certified dermatologists want to share with you our top 15 tips to keep your skin healthy. Protect your skin An estimated 3.5 million Americans are reported to have skin cancer every year. One of the main goals of National Healthy Skin...
‘Naked’ Skin: The New World of Beauty
The coronavirus has changed so much about our lives . . . even our beauty routines. For example, hair and nail salons were largely shuttered for much of the spring and early summer, and even with reopening’s, many of us remain reluctant to spend too much time in enclosed spaces. Furthermore, you don’t need as much makeup and styling products to attend a Zoom conference. People are becoming more comfortable...
UV Light: Bad for Viruses, Worse for Skin
Our board-certified dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology have often warned you about the dangers of ultraviolet radiation on your skin. The UVA and UVB wavelengths of sunlight produce both immediate and long-term damage to the skin, including deadly skin cancers. Now there’s another type of UV light that we want to caution you about: UVC. This has become popular in recent weeks as another desperate attempt to find any method that will...
Help Your Skin Protect You From COVID-19
Our board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter know you’re concerned about the novel coronavirus, and that you’re seeking every possible avenue to protect your health. One way you may not have thought of is to ensure your skin is as healthy as possible. This is because your skin is a significant barrier between you and the virus that causes COVID-19. Let us explain. How skin protects you By now, you’ve heard it over and over:...
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...