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A recent study published in the December 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology by a group of Italian dermatologists has shown that moderate to severe acne was strongly associated with a family history of acne in first degree relatives. The risk of developing moderate to severe acne was lower in those patients who had a lower body weight; this was especially the case for male patients. There was no association found between acne and smoking, although the risk of developing acne was higher in those with increased milk consumption. The association between milk and acne was most marked for skim milk. Interestingly, an association between eating more fish and having less acne was observed. Other foods such as red meat, fruits and vegetables, chocolate, cakes and sweets, breads and pasta, cheese and yoghurt were not associated with acne.

Tis the Season to celebrate. Whether it is a holiday party, staff dinner or New Year’s Eve shindig, this is the time to be putting our best face forward. After a facial or any treatment to give our skin that healthy holiday glow, it is a shame to cover it up with pore-clogging make up. Well it doesn't have to be that way anymore....

Your eyes are one of the first things people see when they look at you. Unfortunately they can also be the first area to show the signs of aging. Aging eyes can make you appear tired, stressed and older than you really are. It is important to choose the right eye care to help prevent and reverse signs of aging so you can put your best face forward. Specific eye-area issues vary from person to person, and range from dark under eye circles and puffiness to sagging skin, crepiness and wrinkles. There are a variety of medical grade topical treatments that help restore your eyes to a more youthful state....

As December ascends upon us, we start to think of New Year’s resolutions. Some to make, a few to break, but all start with an honest agenda to improve ourselves. We often think of increasing exercise, losing weight or drinking more water when it comes to New Year’s resolutions. Maybe we should be focusing on the health of our skin. It is the largest organ - and one of the easiest giveaways of our health and age - so why not make 2013 the start of something beautiful?...

The city of Mississauga, Ontario has banned tanning beds for youth under 18! Tanning beds/salons have been shown to increase the risk of developing skin cancer, so its about time that various governments have started banning under age youth from risking their health. This type of ban is sweeping across North America. To read more about this story click here.

Findings from recent dermatology conference (Derm Update) on acne, anti-aging:

Yesterday morning when I looked into my 12 x magnified, multi-level lit mirror (which was, in my justified mind, purchased only to apply make-up or tweeze my eyebrows), what did I find but a pimple. A big pimple, filled with pus, irritatingly tender and, yes, I think it was mocking me. How is it that a woman who is in her 40's, has to worry not only about anti- aging, but acne/ pimples at the same time?...

One of my favourite lines of all time is SkinCeuticals. Why you might ask? The answer is simple. They have products to combat all sorts of skin problems and conditions such as: hyperpigmentation, acne, rosacea, fine lines, wrinkles and even skin cancers caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays. One of my favourite products is the Phyto Corrective Gel that contains botanical extracts with anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties to help soothe and calm irritated skin....