KaramMD Journal

Halloween is a fun time of year, but a big part of it is candy. Eating Halloween candy at this time of year can be pretty hard to avoid. It’s easy to overdo it with candy around Halloween–but when it comes to your skin, eating that Halloween candy can actually do more damage than putting a couple of extra pounds on your waistline and negatively impacting your health. Here are the key reasons to stay on track during Halloween and the holiday season. First, let’s take a look at what sugar does to the skin. How does sugar affect the skin? Eating too much sugar and junk food in general is one of the worst things you can do for...

Changing seasons can be tough on your skin, especially as summer gives way to the colder temperatures of fall. As autumn comes, your skin may become dry and dull, resulting in an older, tired appearance.  As the outdoor temperatures cool down, the humidity levels drop, which can cause dry air. Heating indoors also takes moisture from the air. These factors combine to cause dry skin. Dead, dry skin tends to build up and results in an older or tired appearance and can contribute to the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and other skin problems. How can I keep my skin looking beautiful as fall comes? It’s all about skincare choices Dull, dry skin can be concerning, but you can achieve healthy,...

Skin laxity or a lack of skin firmness is one of the most common skins of aging. What I tell my patients who want to reverse or prevent the signs of age is this: Aging skin can be prevented. I explain how this work in detail in my video: Facial Plastic Surgeons Shares Exactly what to do at home BEFORE getting a facelift. Essentially, the most important things you can do to improve skin firmness and youthful, beautiful luminosity is to protect your skin from the sun and follow a consistent, excellent skincare routine. Let’s take a look at what’s so important about sun protection and a great skincare regimen. Why is it so important to protect your skin from...

As we get older, many of us start to notice our skin tone becomes uneven. While toxins in the air and medications can be partly to blame, an uneven skin tone is usually due to excess sun exposure. Too much time in the sun, combined with a lack of a proper skincare routine, results in age spots and dark patches. Once these patches begin to appear, most people want to know the best way to fix an uneven skin tone. Let’s take a look at the most effective factors and ingredients when it comes to achieving a beautiful, consistent, and youthful complexion. Use an excellent sunscreen I won’t go too deep into the value of protecting your skin from the...

As we get older, usually as we enter our 40s, we start noticing a loss of skin elasticity. This happens naturally during the aging process because our bodies stop producing as much collagen and elastin as they did when we were young. Changes in skin elasticity are noticeable because the skin doesn’t stretch and snap back into its usual shape. You might see it while putting on makeup or rubbing your eyes–the skin doesn’t bounce back to the original shape and look right after you move it.  Loss of skin elasticity causes the skin to sag, wrinkle, or appear leathery. Once elasticity begins to diminish, how can we prevent or reverse this and improve skin elasticity on the face?  Two...