Wearing sunscreen is one of the best things you can do to protect the health and beauty of your skin, but there is a lot of misinformation out there about what kind of sunscreen to use and when and how to use it. To help you separate fact from fiction, Dr. Baumann shares her top … Continue reading
Have you ever come across a rough, brown or black spot on your skin that looks like a mole or wart? If so, you might have found seborrheic keratosis, or SK. Although they can resemble other common pigmented lesions on the skin, SKs differ in a number of ways, including how they are best treated. … Continue reading
Free radicals have become a popular topic of discussion lately in a variety of contexts, but most people have no idea what these are. My goal is to tell you what free radicals are and how they age skin. If you’re looking for ways to protect your skin’s health and appearance, it is important to … Continue reading
March is National Nutrition Month, so what better time to dig into one of the most powerful and beneficial ingredients for your skin and your entire body—antioxidants! You might have heard that certain “superfoods” are great for your health and skin, but did you know that antioxidants are the nutrients that make these foods so … Continue reading
There are many different cosmetic treatments available that can help to improve the overall look and feel of your skin, whether wrinkles, age spots, acne, or a wide range of other imperfections are a concern for you. If you’ve begun your search for the right treatment to fit your needs, you may have come across … Continue reading
When it comes to skincare, the popular terms “retinoid” and “retinol” are often used interchangeably, but they are not one and the same. Retinoid is the generic term for all topical products that contain derivatives of vitamin A. Retinol is simply one example of a retinoid. Although these ingredients can be excellent additions to your … Continue reading
There are many different cosmetic treatments available that can help to improve the overall look and feel of your skin, whether wrinkles, age spots, acne, or a wide range of other imperfections are a concern for you.If you’ve begun your search for the right treatment to fit your needs, you may have come across the … Continue reading
Retinol can be hard for some Baumann Skin Types® to tolerate, but the benefits of using retinol and other retinoids outweigh the irritation that can occur. Many studies have shown that retinoids can significantly improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles, as well as help to clear acne. It’s important, however, that you talk to … Continue reading
Have you ever noticed that your skin seems to break out every time you have an important event? This is because the stress that you typically feel before a job interview, important meeting or other special occasion causes an imbalance of hormones in your body. That imbalance can lead to poor skin conditions and a … Continue reading
We all know that exercise is great for our waistlines and general health and wellness, but could it also help protect our skin against the effects of aging? Research has shown that this is, in fact, the case–all the more reason to stick to your New Year’s resolution to stay active all year long! Here’s … Continue reading
