May 2023

Today I did a segment on Fox 26 Houston where I weighed in on the TikTok nasal tanning spray craze. I didn’t even know about this trend until recently when Huff Post asked me some questions about it. I was shocked to see that it is all over TikTok. For those who don’t know, nasal […]

Retinol has a multitude of benefits including wrinkle reduction, cellular turnover, pigmentation correction, and acne prevention, but not all of us can use it. What should you use if your skin gets too irritated or flaky from retinol but you still want antiaging benefits? Try serums and creams with growth factors. Growth factors are proteins

While I appreciate natural remedies that work, I cringe a little when I see non-experts recommending lemon juice as a skin brightener. The peels of certain citrus fruits contain furanocoumarins, which are organic compounds that can react when exposed to the sun. This reaction is called phytophotodermatitis and can cause redness, blistering, and long-lasting hyperpigmentation. Furthermore, lemon

Summer might feel like it is coming to a close, but many families are heading on vacation the next few weeks. With so many sunscreens out there, which one do you choose? Merry Thornton, Physician Assistant and skincare expert, has some tips based on your specific needs. Chemical sunscreens are making the news, most recently

In winter, the cooler temperature, lower levels of moisture in the air, and indoor heating can really dry out our skin. Dry skin can become itchy, flaky, red, and irritated. How can you prevent dry skin in the winter? 1) Make sure showers aren’t too hot and keep them to 5-10 minutes. Pat the skin dry