The Peer Group's Blog – September 2010 Archive (5)

Have you ever seen someone with rosy cheeks? Although some people like a little flushed look, those suffering from rosacea often find this skin condition a hassle and unattractive. Rosacea is a chronic incurable, but treatable, skin condition that, according to The American Academy of Dermatology and The National Rosacea Society affects about 14 million Americans. Rosacea…

Are you noticing dark spots on your face or chest? These are sun/age spots also known as hyperpigmentation, which is the darkening of the skin caused by an increase of melanin. Regular sun exposure and an occasional sunburn contribute to hyperpigmentation as well as stress, hormones and environmental factors. It also causes premature aging.…

It’s no secret that free radicals can harm our bodies, both inside and out. Free radicals are harmful molecules that invade healthy cells causing premature aging. Everyday environmental factors like cigarette smoke, pollutants, sun exposure and chemical preservatives in our food are all factors that can cause free radical damage. Free radical damage promotes the…

Did you ever want to see your skin up close and personal? Sure you can use a magnified mirror, but to really see yourself, a VISIA Complexion Analysis is the way to go. A VISIA Complexion Analysis provides clinical measurement of the health of your complexion both on the surface and below the surface of the skin. Visia outlines the percentage of…