March 2017

5 tips to get your skin ready for summer

March 27, 20171

Dermatologist Dr. Jenny Liu offers some tips to get your winter skin ready for summer.

Exfoliate
Get ready to reflect that summer glow! Healthy skin glows because light reflects off of it. If it doesn’t, it could be due to the buildup of dead skin. Using a mild exfoliating scrub or mild glycolic acid wash can help remove this buildup that can make your skin look dull.

Use an antioxidant
Apply an antioxidant serum every morning. This is will not only help prevent the skin from sun damage, but products containing vitamin C can also help lighten and brighten your skin. (more…)

Teens and social media

March 14, 2017

Most teens (and many tweens) in the US actively use a variety of social media platforms daily – starting, but not ending with Facebook. Keeping up with new social media options is challenging! We encourage parents to stay tuned into the social media world and try to understand the scope of their kids’ online presence – while still respecting the importance of privacy.

Logically, social media appeals to teens, offering opportunities for creativity, strengthening identity, and staying connected to friends. Research shows that social media allows exposure to new ideas and knowledge. Teens may collaborate on projects through social media platforms. As well, it may provide social contact and support – this may especially benefit those feeling marginalized or lonely, for example LGBTQI youth. Social media can also be a source of health promotion messages for teens. (more…)

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