tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36386599211580832422011-12-07T13:42:14.772-05:00A blog dedicated to all things skin-related, and any other musings Carol may haveCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14426037122046315218noreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3638659921158083242.post-86041374372498305302010-04-03T11:10:00.005-04:002010-04-03T11:37:27.543-04:00

In December 2008, I wrote about different treatment options to improve the appearance of aging hands. As you age, the fat under the skin in the hands begins to diminish, making the veins prominent-looking. A family friend named Pat recently underwent one of the procedures I profiled, and it was televised on the local news channel. She had filler (something similar to Restylane) injected under her

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I have been working on the addition of three new styles to Carasol's line. I'm still working out the details and hope to have the samples within a month. Once the samples are approved, it will take a couple of months for the parasols to be made. Fingers crossed, I'm hoping for a June arrival. I will keep you posted on our progress and cannot wait for the debut of Pilar, Estela and Lucy.

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It has been several months since my last post, and many apologies for the delay. I started school in September and needed all that time to adjust to my new schedule. The first semester was a great success and I truly love the field of nutrition. It's an interesting, relevant subject matter and for future posts, I will try to write about how it relates to skin health.So, what did I learn from my

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14426037122046315218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3638659921158083242.post-17127450642798054242009-07-07T08:48:00.010-04:002009-07-14T08:37:55.143-04:00

Did you know Bob Marley died of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer? You may find this surprising because of his darker skin color. Don't only Caucasians get skin cancer? The answer is no.I'm a proud Mexican-American who has taken care of her skin since age 12, partly out of vanity and partly out of concern for cancer. My non-Hispanic friends have always asked, "Why are you worried skin

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While on a recent 5-day trip to a beach location, I got my first chance to really put the all-natural Badger SPF 30 sunscreen to the test. On the first morning of my trip, I slathered on the cream and ended up looking a little like a Casper-version of myself until the sunscreen absorbed after 15 minutes or so. At the beach, I spent about 20 minutes in the water before coming out and covering

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There has been lots of controversy surrounding vitamin D in the medical world. This nutrient is necessary for the absorption of calcium (needed for healthy bones and teeth), and for maintaining normal blood levels of the minerals calcium and phosphorus. Without vitamin D, your bones can weaken, thus leading to possible fractures and even osteoporosis.A recent study published in the Archives of

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I gave a short review of Badger Balm Face & Body Sunblock in my first post, but felt it deserved a separate and complete review. I discovered this sunscreen after spending a day last October researching various sunscreens and their effectiveness.Let's start with the economics. Badger Balm Face & Body Sunblock in SPF 30 comes in a 2.9 ounce tube that will cost you around $16. This is quite

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14426037122046315218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3638659921158083242.post-67055099118442573582009-03-30T11:44:00.005-04:002009-03-30T12:10:20.236-04:00

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology recently published a study that believes caffeine intake may be linked to a decrease in skin cancer. The Skin Cancer Foundation (SCF) contests this study, stating there is "no definitive link between the two"---yet. "While this is an interesting concept that has been explored before, it will take years of extensive testing to determine whether this will be

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I've kept this a little under wraps, but I wanted to be the first to tell you all: I got into NYU's graduate program for Nutrition and Dietetics! Yes, I am going back to school. I never thought I would be saying this, but I'm excited to return to the classroom, meet new friends, learn new material, and late night cram. Okay, maybe I'm not thrilled about the cramming part and it certainly won't be

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Two of my previous posts were dedicated to decrying the tan as a harmful and worthless trend. It's no secret that I am passionately against tanning, and most of my posts usually hint at this point of view. Continuing on my anti-tan campaign, I've decided to recount a short tale of Coco Chanel, crediting with bringing the suntan craze to world in 1923.According to the legend, on a voyage from

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14426037122046315218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3638659921158083242.post-91634247197395009832009-03-02T10:24:00.006-05:002009-03-02T10:58:25.321-05:00

A couple of weeks ago, I posted an entry that discussed the Death of Tanned Skin in the fashion world. Go With Your Own Glow, the Skin Cancer Foundation's new public awareness campaign, and Simon Doonan, creative director at Barney's, partnered together and chose 5 standout celebrities who strutted down the red carpet looking lovely with their untanned skin:1) Freida Pinto2) Kate Winslet3) Amy

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14426037122046315218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3638659921158083242.post-85237839562589112562009-02-16T09:33:00.010-05:002011-04-17T12:22:43.216-04:00

My 45-day cleanse officially ended on Saturday. I wish I could say it ended well, but I'm sitting here feeling quite sick and generally uncomfortable. I woke up on Sunday with a scratchy throat, and by the afternoon, it had turned into a full-blown illness---sore throat, cough, headache, general achiness. My friend, Dmitry, who I hung out with on Friday night, was also feeling the same symptoms.

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The Skin Cancer Foundation has a great video highlighting the fact that tan skin has become less desirable. The video features interviews with various beauty editors at some top magazines, all of whom claim that tan skin has lots its appeal in the high fashion world. These editors are setting an example by choosing models whose outer glow is natural, healthy and attractive. Click HERE for this

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As several of you may have noticed, I've disabled the comments area of my blog. One of my very good friends, Dmitry, became quite incensed at this perceived injustice because "the point of blogs is to let people comment." If we refer to trusty Wikipedia, we see see a description of blogs that states: "[the] ability for readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of

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Status: craving a cherry Tootsie PopI can't remember the last time I had a Tootsie Pop. High school? I was reading a friend's "25 Random Facts about Me" email, when he mentioned how many licks it took him to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop (2700, which is a little hard to believe). I just finished a dinner of grass-fed beef, guacamole and a salad. I can't fit anymore food in my stomach, yet

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14426037122046315218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3638659921158083242.post-27683638690776170472009-01-20T16:12:00.000-05:002009-02-10T08:57:40.218-05:00

On this memorable day, I would like to pay homage to my newfound obsession. I am in LOVE with Colorescience's Sunforgettable SPF 30 brush. Apparently, it's been around for years, but I'd never heard about it until this past December. The skin counter attendant at my dermatologist's office had me at "it's a powder sunscreen" and I knew I had to try it. It cost a rather steep $50, but the lady

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14426037122046315218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3638659921158083242.post-90000432957447679192009-01-11T18:40:00.004-05:002011-04-17T12:22:43.216-04:00

Status: SatisfiedI haven't found any interesting skin related things to blog about, so I decided to write my first random post.On New Year's Day I started a 4-week cleanse called "The Caveman Diet." The word "diet" is quite misleading because I can eat whatever I want, whenever I want. There are just some small catches: I can't eat any sugar, dairy or grains. I can only eat meat and vegetables

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14426037122046315218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3638659921158083242.post-59747746772761175722008-12-16T12:55:00.000-05:002009-02-05T17:28:03.996-05:00

Sometime in college, I went home to visit my parents in LA. At some point during the trip, I got into the car with my mom to go shopping. As we started the car and settled into the driver's seat, I saw her pulling on these ridiculous gloves that covered the back of her hands, all the way up to her her shoulders. They were a lightweight, beige cotton and had holes at the fingers, allowing the

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Here are some of the highlights from the article:"Professor Ian Frazer, of the University of Queensland, said tests of the vaccine had proven successful on animals and that human trials could begin next year. Mr Frazer, who delivered his findings to the Australian Health and Medical Research Congress, said a vaccine for children aged 10 to 12 could be available in 5 to 10 years.

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According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), 4 out of 5 sunscreens provide insufficient coverage or contain too many hazardous materials. If their results are true, this could be an enormous blow to the sunscreen industry, and a shock to me, the girl who is addicted to slathering and spraying on a UV shield.I'm not sure how accurate the EWG findings are, and I need to do a little more

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