Dermatology

What kind of cleanser should you be using for you skin? This is a question we hear frequently in our clinic. It really does depend on your skin type.

Wouldn’t you prefer using a makeup that is actually good for your skin instead of clogging your pores with substances that can be irritating? Colorado Dermatology Institute offers gloMinerals Makeup which is triple-milled, resulting in a very fine layer of makeup that doesn’t appear “cakey.” gloMinerals also uses pharmaceutical-grade ingredients as well as anti-oxidant products such as Green Tea Extract, and Vitamins A, C, and E. So gloMinerals makeup looks good while maintaining and protecting the health of the skin. gloMinerals makeup also contains titanium dioxide, which is a broad-spectrum UV protector, especially important in Colorado with its abundant sunshine. This makeup is suitable for all skin types, especially for those with sensitive skin, because it is fragrance free, oil free, and there are no fillers, or synthetic dyes.

If the eyes are truly the window to the soul, I want my window looking as nice as possible! So why do we get those “crows feet” wrinkles around the eyes, anyway? I hate to tell you this, but most of the wrinkles you get are the result of your genetics.

There are so many antioxidants on the market… how do you know which one is right for you? In our opinion, there's one that stands out far above the others—Vitamin C! It’s the most powerful antioxidant available. The benefits are a bright and luminous glow to your skin, it regenerates collagen, and also increases elasticity. The brand of Vitamin C we like at Colorado Dermatology Institute is Obagi. Obagi has found a way to stabilize this powerful vitamin, and make the molecule small enough to penetrate and to absorb into the skin. Vitamin C does have its limitations (for example, it is very complicated to stabilize), and there are lots of creams for sale that have Vitamin C in them, but the percentage is a guess, so you may think you’ve purchased a high quality product, but it really doesn't have the science and research to back it up.

NeoCutis’ research team has found an innovative technology that helps heal wounds without scarring by using a single donation of fetal tissue under strict legal and ethical laws of Switzerland, along with rich proteins. Researchers named this process PSP®. Studies have shown that after two months of use, these products help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Want to add volume and firmness to your lips? Restylane is an FDA approved filler for wrinkles and for enhancing lips. Restylane is a hyaluronic gel that is injected into the skin or the lips. It adds volume, making the face appear softer and more youthful and lips appear more full. To get the treatment, a consultation is required to determine the amount needed to achieve desired results. The procedure for wrinkles is done in the lower one third of the face, around the mouth region or directly into the lip. The treatment takes about thirty minutes, and results are immediate.

It’s a proven fact that as we age, our eyelashes get thinner. However, it doesn't have to be that way. There is an FDA approved product called Latisse that will help your eyelashes become darker, and grow thicker and longer. It only takes four weeks to start seeing results. All you have to do is apply on your top lash line at night, just like liquid eyeliner. The Latisse kit comes with a pair of 30 day applicator brushes. If you stop applying the treatments, your eyelashes will return to their previous appearance. It is a very safe product, over 2.5 million kits have been sold, and it has been studied for safety and efficacy.

Something people constantly ask us is “Is there a miracle cream that will reduce wrinkles and erase the signs of aging?” We often answer, with a grin, “Yes, there is!” The product is actually 40 years old, and we're sure you’ve heard of it: trentinoin.