We all know that it’s important to wear sunscreen every day, particularly on your Face. However, no matter how diligent you are about applying sunscreen regularly, there are bound to be some important areas that you miss…spots that you might not even consider applying sunscreen. Check out this list of the eight surprising spots that need sunscreen. Scalp. If you are a female who parts your hair, chances are you have burned your scalp before. Not a fun experience. With sensitive skin that is very exposed to the sun, it’s important to remember to apply sunscreen there, especially if you plan to […]

Botox has become a household name in America, especially now that it has been established as a treatment for non-cosmetic problems, such as migraines or excessive sweating. With millions of Botox procedures performed every year and the increasing number of applications, there is no question that it’s secured its place in every aesthetic physician’s office. However, several years ago Botox met its match for anti-wrinkle competitors with Dysport. Both Botox and Dysport have been used in the United States for years and have high safety profiles. Both can be used on the face as well as other parts of the body and both […]

Sculptra injections are great for patients looking to turn back the hands of time and create improved contour and fullness in your face. With the help of this injectable, the face becomes much fuller and more youthful because much of the volume has been replenished…all with minimal recovery. So what makes it different than dermal fillers? Injectables like Botox and fillers have become popular alternatives for facelifts and other more invasive procedures. These innovative injectables replace loss collagen to provide you with more youthful, natural-looking skin. Botox, specifically, works by relaxing the contracted facial muscles that cause wrinkles; whereas dermal fillers use hyaluronic acid […]

You’ve heard it for years: apply your sunscreen 30 minutes before exposure to the sun and then reapply every two hours. But how often do you reapply? Maybe you’re diligent during a long day at the beach, but what if you’re just out and about running errands or attending a sports event? What about a trip to Orlando to the parks? Are you consistently re-applying? Many after-shave lotions and moisturizers have an SPF of 15 or greater, which is sufficient for most workdays where you have only minutes of exposure here and there. However, if you work outdoors or are near a […]

This month we launched the Mack Center Challenge, our challenge to you to wear sunscreen every day for the next 365 days. Whether you want to take the challenge to avoid prematurely aging your skin, because you want to set a good example for your kids, or because you want to live a long, healthy, cancer-free life, wearing sunscreen daily is one of the best decisions you can make to protect your health. Need more convincing? Check out these 6 reasons you should wear sunscreen every day. To maintain younger looking skin. Have you ever noticed the number of Florida residents who […]

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 […]