When it comes to dermatologist’s take on popular trends, we knew we had to cover microcurrent. You’ve probably heard the term “lunchtime face lift” thrown around in the beauty world in recent years. What you may have not known was that this term is often used to describe microcurrent facials! This holistic alternative to things …
In honor of National Healthy Skin Month, it’s time to balance the scale this November. Your skin serves you loyally every day, so the best way to show your gratitude is to treat it with some tender love and skincare! Serve the Skin That Serves You Healthy and radiant skin is dependent on the consistency …
Many of us have the same goal when it comes to skincare—to have clear, healthy-looking skin. It’s nothing short of a dream to be able to rock your bare skin while feeling confident and radiant. The problem is, sometimes achieving a clear complexion is anything but simple, especially if you’ve struggled with acne. Not only …
We’ve all heard the buzz about ‘preventative Botox’ and how it can help to treat wrinkles before they ever emerge, but is it really worth all the hype? The Alamo Heights Dermatology team answers frequently asked questions discussing this latest trend and the best age to start for maximum facial benefits. Note: We’ve decided to …
It’s never too late to get started on better health practices so don’t exclude skincare when you should aim to include it; grow older and bolder by broadening your skincare horizons. Read our blog to learn more about how skincare plays a vital role in healthy aging! National Skincare Awareness September is recognized as Healthy …
This latest skincare trend has TikTok green with envy, allow us to introduce green skincare. Green skincare is taking the skincare community by storm, but what exactly is it? Most typically used as an umbrella term to help classify products that are organic or natural, as well as products that were manufactured sustainably. Let’s dive …
Washing your face is the pinnacle of any solid skincare routine. With a squirt or lather of your go-to cleanser in your hands, you can work away impurities that can often lead to acne and other skin issues. But what if there was a better way to clean your face? That is the question we …
Amanda Allery is our new aesthetician here at Alamo Heights Dermatology. We invite you to read more about our knowledgeable yet humble new family member. She’ll explain why everyone can benefit from seeing an aesthetician and what this Star Wars die-hard does for fun! What was the inspiration behind your becoming an aesthetician? Amanda: I …
We are back at it again as we continue our ongoing blog series to determine which social media skincare trends are safe to try and which we should ditch. Sunscreen contouring is the next trend we are getting the inside scoop from our in-house experts here at Alamo Heights Dermatology. Let’s jump right in! Note: …
It’s 2022, and it’s safe to say the rise of “skinfluencers” has skyrocketed. It’s not absurd to hear the bulk of people say they impulse bought their skincare routine off TikTok, and it’s actually becoming the new norm. Now, this begs the question…which of these trends are safe to try? Which should you ditch? Today, …
