Electronic cigarettes have become increasingly popular in recent years, being viewed as a healthier alternative to smoking. While it’s true that avoiding traditional cigarettes does limit your exposure to cancer-causing carcinogens, e-cigarettes still contain nicotine, which does have an effect on the skin. Nicotine and Your Skin So how does nicotine damage your skin? Well, it causes the blood vessels to become narrower over time. These are the same blood vessels that are transporting blood to the outermost layer of the skin, keeping it oxygenated and youthful. When the vessels become narrower the skin tissue is prevented from receiving all the oxygen […]

Did you know that we have been enhancing our eyelashes in the United States for almost one hundred years? In 1917, Maybelline launched its first mascara product, made of coal and Vaseline. Director D.W. Smith is credited with creating the first set of false eyelashes in 1916. He wanted actress Seena Owen to have lashes “that brushed her cheeks.” We were not the first to enhance our eyes, however. Mascara in Ancient Egypt Eye makeup has had a long history in ancient Egypt, where both men and women were using eye makeup as early as 4000 BC. Records from that time refer to […]

If the words “face peel” or “chemical peel” make you want to cringe, you aren’t alone. Many people are uncomfortable with the idea, especially if they’ve seen the episode of Sex and the City where one of the characters dons a black veil after a treatment goes badly. However, when done right (and when done at The Mack Center), face peels can work wonders on even the most difficult complexions, including acne and uneven skin tone. Common Misconceptions One of the biggest misconceptions about peels is that the skin will look burned and bright red. Another misconception is that they will cause […]

Washing your face, fixing your hair and following your normal skin care and make-up regimen are all part of your normal routine. However, when’s the last time that you washed your make-up brushes? The ones that you use every single day? The truth is that 72% of us don’t wash our brushes. It’s scary to think about, especially for those of us guilty of never washing our brushes, but these often-used tools tend to accumulate a lot of bacteria, and not only from the cosmetic product itself. It also accumulates bacteria from oils on our skin, dirt off our hands, and […]

For Floridians, May typically means long days spent at the beach or outdoors enjoying the beautiful weather before the heat becomes completely oppressive.  However, that beautiful golden tan might not seem so beautiful if you knew what the sun was really doing to your skin. Sun exposure is actually to blame for most of the changes that we consider to be a normal part of aging. As we get older, UV light damagers the elastin in the skin, causing it to break down and the skin to sag and stretch. Even young adults who enjoy getting bronzed through the summer, are […]

While some of us accept the aging process better than others, the truth is that we all want to age gracefully. However, some of us want a little more help. While many don’t want the invasiveness of a facelift, more and more people are considering alternative, non-surgical solutions. The question is: what are the best facelift alternatives? Liquid facelift. By this, I’m actually referring to a combination of Botox and dermal fillers. Botox could be used to get rid of fine lines on the forehead or around the eyes. Dermal fillers could be used in conjunction with the Botox to lift and plump the skin, […]

There are a lot of great sunscreens out there; that is without question. However, we were very excited when we learned that Colorescience received recognition in the May 2015 issue of InStyle for their Sunforgettable SPF 50 sunscreen. However, while this came as no surprise to us, you may be wondering, “why this sunscreen?” “What makes it better than the rest?” Check out the 5 reasons you should consider using Sunforgettable SPF 50. Because it’s just so convenient. Unlike other sunscreens that come in lotion form and can get a little messy, the Sunforgettable sunscreen comes with the self-dispensing powder brush that you can […]

No matter how much sunscreen you wear and how many anti-aging products you apply, the truth is that time WILL take a toll on your skin – not only in the form of wrinkles and discoloration, but also in the resiliency of the skin. What may have been an apple shape one day can end up pear-shaped as gravity takes hold. If you’re looking for options for turning back the hands of time, Ultherapy is a great one, especially if you want to avoid the invasiveness of a face lift. Check out this list of five things you should know about […]

If you’re reading this, chances are that you are doing all you can to maintain youthful looking skin. You may be diligent about wearing sunscreen daily, using an anti-aging product, and using moisturizer. However, there are a few mistakes that people often make, not realizing that they are sabotaging their skin and causing extra wrinkles. Do you guilty of one of these? Not wearing sunglasses This one is especially important in Florida to protect your eyes against that especially bright sun. However, sunglasses do more than just protect your eyes; they also play a role in protecting your skin against aging. Repetitive squinting […]

Beautiful skin doesn’t happen overnight. Sure, it sounds nice. But the reality is that it takes good skin care practices to maintain that gorgeous complexion. Many of our daily behaviors that we don’t think twice about can have negative effects on the appearance of our skin. Check out the four biggest skincare mistakes that you could be making. You take the more is better approach. We know that there are many great products out there – we have a lot of them in our office and love each and every one. However, the truth is that when it comes to beauty products, […]