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Peptides for Skin and Hair Care

Do you know someone who does not want fresh-looking youthful skin and shiny, silky hair? Well, I don’t. If you are someone who wants it then you must have been trying out skin and hair care products and familiar with peptides by now. Peptides, also known as polypeptides, are naturally occurring in the skin, but they’re also included in many skin care products — and for good reason of course. Peptides are amino acids that make up certain proteins needed by the skin. Collagen is made of three polypeptide chains, so adding peptides can stimulate your skin to make collagen. More collagen can lead to firmer, younger-looking skin.

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Tips to Care for the Skin Around Your Eyes by Dr. Nhi Le

Here Dr. Nhi Le at Fountain of youth Medical Spa in Victoria, Tx, talks about the do’s and don’ts to care for the skin around eyes. You will get to know how to fix common problems from fine lines to puffiness. The eyes are one of the most beautiful parts of our body. Everyone wants to care for the skin around them as this area is very sensitive and also reveal the first sings of aging. If you are one of them who is getting such signs like fine lines and wrinkles, You will now have the specific guide about how you can care for the skin around your eyes.

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Dr.Nhi Le Explains New Skin Care Trends During COVID-19

Skin care trend in covid-19

Due to high interest in trying beneficial injectables for the treatment for skin health here’s how the Covid-19 pandemic is changing people’s approach towards skincare, especially mask acne. According to Dr.Nhi Le (Internal Medicine – Physician who treats acne, is trained at Harvard’s in aesthetic lasers. and certified in many cosmetic dermatological procedures), most of the patients are requesting injectables, laser hair removal and various treatments for acne caused by using face masks frequently.

When Covid- 19 cases started to spread rapidly all the dermatology centers were instructed to be closed. During this […]

By |August 30th, 2020|Categories: Covid 19|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Important Facts About Collagen! Health Benefits, Food Sources, Supplements

Collagen is a protein and is one of the main building blocks of our skin. It’s also found in our bones, tendons, and ligaments. It is responsible for your skin’s structure, elasticity, texture, strength, and resilience. Collagen makes up 75 percent of the skin’s support structure.

Factors Responsible for the Loss of Collagen in the Skin

Collagen starts to degrade with age, and our genetics can affect how fast that degradation happens. We lose collagen year after year and make lower quality collagen. Free radicals also damage collagen. Environmental factors (like UV rays or pollution), bad lifestyle […]

By |April 20th, 2020|Categories: skin|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

5 Things Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You — and How to Respond

1. Acne Tells You About Hormones

What caused your acne as a teen isn’t necessarily what’s behind your breakouts now — and that’s important to know when choosing a treatment. As a teen, acne may have been due to excess oil production, but now as you age, it’s often hormonal.

Hormonal acne in women often worsens with the menstrual cycle. The acne bumps usually pop up closer to your jawline and chin, as opposed to the acne that might’ve plagued you in your teen years, which is often localized to the face and forehead, according […]

By |April 16th, 2020|Categories: skin|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

The correct Sunscreen can save your skin from sun damages and skin cancer

Lustrous and glowing skin is one of the most prominent factors of beauty. Before complexion what comes first is the quality of your skin. Many of us try really hard to get that healthy skin but many factors like dust, pollution and sun damage are the biggest hurdles. Pollution and dust can be removed from skin by washing your face but sun damage is even worse for you. There are so many skin issues that may occur due to sun exposure.

You may probably notice sun burns and tanning […]

Why Men Should Care About Their Skin

We often hear about the latest skin care lines and products for women, but lately there has been more and more advertising targeted at men. Why is this? For starters, men need to keep their skin hydrated and protected just like women. However, in the past, using lotions, creams and Botox was considered un-manly. Times have definitely changed and not only are more and more men are looking for skin care solutions, but more solutions and treatments are now available. This is why Dr. Nhi Le of the Fountain of Youth Med Spa in Victoria, TX offers a variety of skin care products and treatments for men.

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