Derma 9 Blog

Coffee and Your Skin
| 1 commentFirst, the good news. Rich in antioxidants, coffee’s anti-aging and anti-inflammatory qualities are great for skin. A homemade coffee mask can invigorate dull skin and even out skin tone. Now, here’s the bad news. Your beloved java is not your skin’s BFF. In fact, its high acidity makes it nearly as harmful to your complexion as tobacco. Nearly. Also, unlike water, juice or herbal teas, coffee doesn’t hydrate. Just the opposite, and its dehydrating effects lead to collagen loss. If you’re drinking coffee when a glass of H20 would do, you may find yourself with breakouts. Not going to give...
Top Hair Removal Choices
| 0 commentsWhen you’re targeting a few unwanted hairs on your face, tweezers work great. But that’s a temporary solution because the...
Why You Shouldn't Avoid the Sun Entirely
| 1 commentFor years now, even fairly conservative physicians have come to agree that a little bit of sun can be a...
How Did Your Great Grandmother Take Care of Her Skin?
| 1 commentAn American woman in the 1920s and 30s might well have washed her face, morning and night, with the very...
Bacteria That's Good for Your Skin
| 1 commentHaving a wide variety of microbes in your gut is a good thing. And probiotics — made up of billions...