By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology Did you know we lose 1% of collagen production every year? This loss of collagen is precisely why we develop wrinkles later in life, and why so many people are desperate to find ways to not only prevent this loss, but build it back.  Of course, while one friend is adamant on the benefits of drinking collagen powder, you’re also curious about other, possibly more effective options, like microneedling. But if you’re looking to increase collagen production, prevent wrinkles, and keep your skin firm, plump and elastic, then we have the information you need.  What every woman needs to know about collagen Here, I’m going to go over exactly what you need to know about rebuilding collagen, from …

By Brooke, Patient of Skin Wellness Dermatology When I was younger, I enjoyed going to the tanning bed and laying out in the sun, like we all did back then. I wanted to have a nice tan, and because of this, I never put on sunscreen as I should have.  In all reality, I didn’t start taking care of my skin until my late 20s, early 30s, though looking back, I wish I’d started much sooner and realized that skin cancer can – and does – happen. How I Found Out I Had Squamous Cell Carcinoma In 2017, I had a spot come up on my left cheek that was about the size of a pinky nail. It would go from camouflaging with my skin …

Let’s talk about glycolic acid. You may have seen it listed on the label of skincare products or heard about its use in chemical peels, but how much do you really know about this powerful skincare ingredient? What is Glycolic Acid? Glycolic acid is a naturally occurring ingredient found in many skincare products that belongs to the alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) family – a group of active compounds found in foods. Derived from sugar cane, this popular AHA is safe enough to be used while breastfeeding and has many benefits when added to skincare products. It functions as an exfoliator, a form of skincare product that sloughs off dead skin from the top layer of skin, and because it is comprised of the smallest molecules …