by Beverly Hills MD | October 20, 2016 | Anti-Aging, Skin Care Ingredients
Did you know that there’s an edible herb that may help slow the signs of aging? Ginkgo biloba is not just any herb, it’s an ancient plant that has thrived for millions of years, has a long record in the medicinal world, and is currently becoming a popular choice in...
by Beverly Hills MD | October 14, 2016 | Skin Care Ingredients, Uncategorized
Is there plastic in your toothpaste? The answer may surprise you… These days, there’s plastic in everything…and honestly, it’s not all bad… especially if you’re talking about certain types of polyethylene. Polyethylene is found in hundreds of things we see...
by Beverly Hills MD | October 8, 2016 | Skin Care Ingredients, Skincare
Isn’t it curious how sometimes old-fashioned remedies and beauty secrets work the best? Clay has been used for centuries by indigenous peoples in cosmetics. Specifically, bentonite clay —named after Fort Benton,Wyoming where it was first discovered in North America—is...
by Beverly Hills MD | October 4, 2016 | Anti-Aging, Skin Care Ingredients, Skincare
A certain nutrient in the beauty innovation world has been gaining popularity for its favorable effects on the skin. It’s called niacinamide or nicotinamide. It’s a form of niacin—also known as vitamin B3 and nicotinic acid. Niacin occurs naturally in animals and...
by Beverly Hills MD | October 2, 2016 | Skin Care Ingredients, Skincare, Tips, Uncategorized
And even make-up artists use it to create trendsetting looks on the red carpet… What, exactly, is petrolatum? You actually know it very well. And if you don’t, your grandmother probably does (i.e. Vaseline)! You just may not know that you know it. Petrolatum is...