Category Archives: Skin Protection

As a BOTOX® Cosmetic specialist in Albuquerque, I make an effort to always keep up with the latest cosmetic and beauty trends. But there are some fads that just make me scratch my head, and one of them is happening this fall. Even some in the fashion industry were surprised by the practice of using […]

Sunscreen is a medicine cabinet staple for people of all ages. Yet, as a skin care expert in Albuquerque, I’ve often been surprised by how many people actually use it incorrectly. In honor of UV Safety Month, allow me to set the record straight. First of all, let’s talk about when you should apply sunscreen. […]

Everyone knows the scene in the great movie The Wizard of Oz where a very curious Toto the dog pretty much foils the Wizard’s entire charade by pulling back the curtain and exposing him for the ordinary man he really was. (“Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!”) Well, that’s kind of like […]

Your skin needs more nourishment and care during the colder months, both on the outside and from within. And while it’s easy to load up on starches and sweets in the winter, these food favorites can wreak havoc on skin. This year, load up on skin-healthy winter veggies to keep your skin happy and healthy! […]

It’s that special time of year when everything becomes beautiful. Homes, streets, and even stores are decorated with the sparkling lights of winter holidays. Inside, too, our homes are filled with the people we love who bring beauty and happiness into our lives. AlluraDerm helps you celebrate the beauty of the holiday season with products […]

Do your skin a favor this winter. Brr! The winter chill is upon us and even though you’re bundled up every time you leave the house, it’s vital that your skin stays hydrated during the cold, harsh weather. Dryness can cause your skin irritation, which can become uncomfortable. And, only applying lotion isn’t going to […]

Protect your skin now; You’ll thank yourself later! To understand how to fight the causes of aging skin, you have to know what you are up against. There are two types of aging: extrinsic and intrinsic. Intrinsic aging is caused by the things we have little control over: our genes. Although genetics play a big […]

How do you repair summer skin damage? Summertime is when our skin takes a beating. Think about it: the combination of spending more time outdoors, the sweltering heat and lax skincare is like taking a wrecking ball to the face! And after all that time and care you spent improving your skin during the spring. […]

Make sure your décolletage doesn’t age faster than your face. The skin on your décolletage is highly sensitive and is exposed more often than not to the sun and every day elements. Its exposure makes it extremely vulnerable to sun damage, which will eventually lead to faster aging than your face. Unfortunately, your face tends […]

Beauty rest exists! When you were in your teens and 20’s, it was possible to stay out late and not have the consequences show up on skin. As we get older, we tend to get our sleep, telling our friends we need our “beauty rest.” Turns out, there is a science behind beauty rest, and […]