Balms and oils are the rage with skin care.  It seems that everywhere I look lately there is a cosmetic range touting a new oil or balm.  Balms are anhydrous products which means they don't contain any water.  They are a blend of oils, possibly esters and waxes generally.  The claimed benefits of th...

There is a big myth that those with oily skin don't age as quickly as those with dry skin.  This myth exists because of the confusion with regards to oil production.  The assumption is that the more oil you produce the less moisture loss occurs from the skin.  People think that the upside of having ...

Menopause and the Skin Barrier

Aging is associated with declining levels of several hormones, including estrogen.  Although the effects of estrogen on the skin are still not fully understood, it is known that, in women, declining estrogen levels are associated with a variety of cutaneous changes, m...