By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology Deciding on the right skincare products to purchase can be overwhelming and even put some people in a dilemma. Along with all the options, you first have to decide whether buying a high-dollar cosmeceutical product is really worth the money. At the same time, you don’t want to go cheap and not get the results you want. It can be hard to know which route to take, but the first step is really understanding the differences between the drug store and cosmeceutical skincare products. The major differences in drug store vs. cosmeceutical skincare products Concentration of Ingredients The concentration of active ingredients tends to be higher in cosmeceutical products, which is probably the most significant differentiating factor. The …

By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology Eye wrinkles get a lot of attention, largely because they’re some of the first to show up, and unless we do something about it, we all eventually get them. The wrinkles around the eyes start to appear sooner than later for many reasons. For one, the skin around our eyes is thin, and as we get older, that skin gets even thinner and starts to sag. Plus, the skin around our eyes is constantly in motion; when we smile, when we laugh, when we squint. This constant movement makes this area destined for fine lines. But enough about the causes; let’s move on to something more productive – the treatments. How to get rid of under-eye wrinkles no …

By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology Though they wouldn’t be so popular if patients didn’t see the value, injectables like dermal fillers don’t come cheap. Especially once patients achieve the look they want, they want to keep it, requiring ongoing maintenance. If you’re serious about keeping up with your injectables, you’d probably also love to save some money on your next treatment. Fortunately, you can find various loyalty and rewards programs that can help you earn discounts and keep some cash in your pocket. Four Loyalty Programs That Can Save You Money on Injectables Allē, Formerly Brilliant Distinctions Brilliant Distinctions was recently rebranded and is now Allē, which is the loyalty program for  Allergan Aesthetics™ brands, including Botox® and Juvéderm®. Don’t worry; if you …