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Check & Protect During Skin Cancer Awareness Month in Gilbert! ☀️

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The weather is warming up and people are ready to get back out into the world! Just remember, you need to be mindful of your skincare needs. The most important part of proper skincare is making sure you Check and Protect. Getting your skin checked by your dermatologist every year is very important, along with being proactive in protecting it against diseases and cancers. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a timely reminder of the importance of annual skin checks. It’s the perfect month to focus on your skin because people are finally getting back to their lives and spending more time outdoors. As you slip on your swimsuit, shorts, and short-sleeve tops, remember that your skin still needs proper protection! Read on for our tips on how to sun safely. Check Your Skin Skin cancer is very common, and there are over 5 million cases diagnosed each year. However, it’s also important to note that skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers by ensuring that you receive proper yearly sc...

Tired of hearing about healthy eating? Here’s How to Eat Your Way to Healthy Skin in Gilbert

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We get it; you're tired of hearing about healthy eating. You know you should care because it's good for your skin, but what you really want is flavor—juicy, dripping, oozing yumminess. Is this too much to ask? Not at all! We know the most delicious foods for alluring skin (including chocolate). Let’s celebrate World Heath Day together by eating our way to attractive skin. We promise to recommend only scrumptious foods. 1) Go Nuts with Almonds The meatiness of almonds with their crunchy, substantial flavor is so enticing it's hard to stop with just one small handful. But that's all you need to get the health benefits of this skin-boosting food. Not only are they loaded with flavor, but they're also rich in vitamin E. This antioxidant protects your skin against inflammation and UV damage. 2) Spice it Up with Cinnamon There's nothing like the fragrant, spicy goodness of cinnamon to wake up your senses in the morning. Add it to your hot cereal, or sprinkle it on war...

Searching for the perfect Gift? Here’s The Mother's Day Gift Guide in Gilbert

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Mother’s Day is the perfect occasion to show your mom how much you appreciate her and all the things she has done for you. We encourage you to celebrate and make things extra special for her this year. (She deserves it!) Give the gift of beauty with our top gift picks for your mom, or for any of your other favorite moms. West Dermatology Collagen Rejuvenation Serum Fortified with citrus stem cells and green tea extract, this serum leaves skin youthful and vibrant. Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar For the mom that loves her cosmetic dermatology treatments, this one’s for her! Skin Nectar strengthens the skin and supports faster recovery from IPL, laser and chemical peels). SkinCeuticals Tri-Peptide-R Neck Repair Helps fortify the neck’s fragile skin to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and firms up neck skin. Isdin Hydrating Gel Foot Oil Hydrating gel oil that repairs and hydrates dry, cracked feet. Nutrafol Hair Growth Serum Lightweight, leave in hair serum that suppor...

Is More Better? How Much Skincare Product to Really Use in Gilbert

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It’s sometimes hard to gauge how much skincare product to use. You don’t want to use too much or too little. You want that “Goldilocks” amount that’s “just right.” Most People use too Much Product We all tend to over-apply our skincare products without even thinking about it. Maybe we subconsciously think the extra product will give us extra-good skin, but it doesn't work like that. The Right Amount If you think of how much skincare product to apply in terms of fruit, it’s pretty easy to keep things straight. Imagine the smallest amount as a pomegranate seed. It’s just enough to tap onto your face. · Pomegranate Seed Size Retinols and serums are effective in the tiniest pomegranate-seed amount. You want to use enough product to get the full benefit, but not so much that your skin turns red or dries out. Start small and build up to what your skin can tolerate. The retinol you  buy from your dermatologist  is stronger than over-the-counter retinol, so a little goes a long way. ·...

Acne or Rosacea Differences in Gilbert

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Acne and Rosacea are different skin conditions. Few people will have all of the signs and symptoms shown in the picture, but know what to look for helps. It can be easy to confuse the two but it's important to know that both conditions require different treatments, so it's important to know the difference. In honor of April being Rosacea Awareness Month, we encourage you to chat with one of our providers in Gilbert if you show any of the above symptoms. To learn more about Rosacea, head to our website to learn all about what it is, what causes it and how to treat it. To learn more about Acne, click here . Do you have questions about your  Rosacea ? We are now offering Telehealth visits! Call your office today or request an appointment online to virtually meet with one of our dermatology providers. Contact your local dermatologist today: English Dermatology Gilbert 3011 S Lindsay Rd STE 111, Gilbert, AZ 85295 (480) 409-2487 Get Directions to our dermatology office Acne or Rosace...

Benefits of Vitamin C in Gilbert

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If you’ve admired someone's glowy skin lately, chances are they’re benefiting from the beautifying effects of vitamin C . You can have that glow, too! You just need to kick it up a notch with a great serum and good nutrition. Let’s do this together in Gilbert in honor of Vitamin C day this month. You Need Vitamin C You need vitamin C from a topical serum (and food) to protect your cells from free radicals. Your body produces these molecules when it’s exposed to damaging things like too much sun, smog, and stress. Free radicals wreak havoc on cells, they contribute to dull skin, wrinkles, and premature aging. Vitamin C’s antioxidant powers protect you from these free radicals. How it Works Vitamin C helps repair your skin by stimulating collagen production. This precious protein makes your skin supple and radiant. It also evens out your skin tone. So, if you have age spots or freckles, vitamin C keeps them from getting darker by blocking a key melanin-producing enzyme. It also bl...

Chemical Peel Treatment in Gilbert

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A chemical peel is a procedure in which a solution is applied to the top layer of your skin to remove dead, flaky skin cells. This allows the fresh, new layer of skin underneath to develop and grow, leaving you with a radiant and brighter complexion. There are three types of peels, each characterized by how deep they penetrate. These include superficial peels, which penetrate only as far as the outermost layer of the skin (epidermis), medium peels, which treat the top layer of the dermis (not to be confused with the epidermis), and deep peels, which treat the bottom layer of the dermis. Chemical peels offer numerous benefits, some of which include: improvement of fine lines and wrinkles, reduction of age/sun spots, smoothing of rough skin texture, faded shallow scars (including those from acne), an improved skin tone, and balanced pigmentation. Chemical peels are safe for a variety of skin colors, although the lighter the skin, the more effective the treatment will be. English Dermato...