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Bella Interview: Dr. Vail Reese, Dermatologist and Expert on Skin in Film
Meet Dr. Vail Reese, a San Francisco dermatologist who brings new meaning to the phrase "skin flicks." When he's not working, he's busy maintaining Skinema.com, a fun and fascinating site about skin in cinema.
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How Do You Feel About Doctors Who "Prescribe" Cosmetic Procedures?
I've been suffering a lot of dermatological trauma lately. After the Botox incident, I keep hearing stories about people who go to the dermatologist for routine care — think mole checks and the like — only to come out with pamphlets for fillers, injectables, and laser resurfacing. I'm all for doing what makes you happy when it comes to cosmetic procedures, but lately it seems like some doctors have morphed into pushy medispa aestheticians.
Germany Makes Under-18 Tanning Illegal
In a world where little girls get $50 haircuts and teenagers get Botoxed, it looks like the Germans are taking a stance against underage beauty practices. Last Friday, the country's lower house of parliament passed a law that will prohibit those under the age of 18 from using tanning beds in an effort to help put a halt to skin cancer.
According to the ADP dermatological association, four million Germans under age 18 go tanning one or more times in a month — some of whom are as young as 10.
Do Facials Promise Too Much?
Do you get regular facials? According to the International Spa Association, they are the third most popular spa service. However, some estheticians feel that dermatologists often downplay the effectiveness of their services, the New York Times reports.
All About the New New Face
Set aside a little time to check out this New York magazine story about the changing face of, well, faces. The writer, Jonathan Van Meter, points out something I've been noticing, too: Our culture is so obsessed with youth that looking good is becoming synonymous with looking like a teenager. He writes:
In the last 10 years, perhaps with the coming of Britney Spears, the age of the ideal has dropped precipitously.
Beauty Byte: Estee Lauder Might Buy Murad
Murad's slogan is "Where skincare meets healthcare," and soon, the dermatological brand may be meeting up with Estee Lauder, too. According to Women's Wear Daily, the Lauder conglomerate may be considering an acquisition of Murad.
Based in Southern California, the brand was founded in 1989 by namesake Dr.
The Pill Fights Acne. Should You Take It?
Good news if you're fighting hormonal acne: A new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology shows that a drug combination can help women with severe acne. Researchers gave a group of 27 women the combination of spironolactone (a diuretic) and oral contraceptive Yasmin, and the results are fantastic:
At the end of the study, 11 percent of women were entirely clear of acne lesions, 74 percent had excellent improvement, 7.4 percent had mild improvement, and 7.4 percent had no change.
All in all, 85% of women saw marked improvement in their complexions.
Bella Brand: Being True
I recently came across two little green compacts displaying just the words "Being True." Ahhh, simplicity, how I am a sucker for you. One was a powder blush and the other a creme, in colors that gave me a little chill of excitement—you know, the one you get when you think a color might just be perfect for you?
Is This $500 Serum Worth The Pretty Penny it Costs?
If you're like me, you probably look at the price tag of Amore Pacific Time Response Pure Essence 100 Skin Renewal Serum and sloowwwly back away from the cosmetics counter. The spendy serum has a price tag of $500 for a one-ounce bottle. Yowza.
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