Skincare Considerations in Managing Rosacea—Part 2
This second part of the rosacea series explores sunscreen selection and emerging cosmeceutical actives formulated for 'anti-redness' care—targeting visible erythema and skin sensitivity.
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Canker Sores: Supplements, Botanicals, and More
One must consider oral hygiene, local trauma, nutritional deficiencies, genetics, medications, as well as immune factors when creating a treatment plan to both prevent ulcers and hasten the healing process.1, 2 Unfortunately, the painful nature of…
Read MoreTopical Management of Oily Skin
With such a large segment of topical products being marketed for effects like “reducing facial shine,” “mattifying,” and “oil-control,” it is easy to appreciate how the experience of oily skin represents a common dermatological experience…
Read MoreSupplements for Cellulite Management
Cellulite represents a localized skin concern typically found over the posterolateral thighs, buttocks, and abdomen. The skin surface over such areas is often found to exhibit dimpling or an “orange-peel” appearance
Read MoreClean and Green Skincare—Part 2
Part 1 of this article introduced us to the various elements composing a typical cosmetic formula, and ingredients often omitted from cleanly produced skincare products. We will now turn our attention to explore the key…
Read MoreSleep, Cardiovascular Health, and Melatonin
Earlier this year, the American Heart Association’s (AHA) checklist containing the key determinants of cardiovascular health was updated to contain a new pillar: sleep. Updated from Life’s Simple 7, released in 2010, the new and…
Read MoreNever Well Since COVID: Post-COVID Conditions
There is a tidal wave of post‑COVID conditions hitting us. According to Health Canada, if you are still experiencing physical or psychological symptoms more than 12 weeks after getting COVID‑19, you suffer from a post–COVID‑19…
Read MoreClean-and-Green Skincare Part 1. Typical Cosmetic Ingredients and What Is to Question
A quick look around your local, or online, cosmetics store will easily showcase how popular the emerging realm of clean-and-green skincare products has become. Over time, consumers have become increasingly invested in what ingredients are…
Read MoreProbiotics. Part 2/2
Probiotics have extensive potential for therapeutic use, and we continue to discover their specific actions. The previous article looked at classification and the role of probiotics with regards to immune function and digestion, including autoimmunity,…
Read MoreThe Disease of the Century
Diabetes will be one of the most challenging health problems in the 21st century. Currently, 8.8% of Canadians live with diabetes and six million Canadians have prediabetes. One in three Canadians is living with diabetes…
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