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Sun Damage
Posted on: September 1st, 2020 by Ryan Boulware
Cleanse, Treat, Repair and Protect skin from years of sun exposure with our Sun Damage Skin Essentials. These essential products are designed to improve aging changes including pigmentation, uneven texture, dehydration and fine lines. Cleanse with a 10% glycolic gentle exfoliating cleanser. Treat skin with a collagen boosting, brightening Vitamin-C serum. Repair skin tone & texture with a powerful non-irritating nightly retinol serum. Protect with our new tinted Essential daily wear sunscreen SPF50.
Daily Essentials
Posted on: September 1st, 2020 by Ryan Boulware
Cleanse, Treat, Repair and Protect skin with our Daily Essentials regimen designed for normal to dry skin. A combination of top sellers and must-have products to maintain healthy skin. Cleanse with a gentle green tea cleanser. Treat with power packed daily antioxidant. Repair with a vitamin CoQ-10 packed moisturizer. Protect with our new Essential Daily wear sunscreen SPF50.
Emphasize Beautiful Eyes — 8 Easy Tips for Beauty Above Your Mask
Posted on: August 28th, 2020 by Kristen Chang
These days, the way your eyes look and communicate is more important than ever. With a mask covering the lower half of your face, others have to rely heavily on your eyes for clues about your emotional state and identity. At the same time, COVID-19, fire season, and social and political turbulence are causing extra…read more
Why It’s Important to Understand Diversity in Dermatology Care
Posted on: July 29th, 2020 by Kristen Chang
Just as no two people have the same thumbprint, no two people have the same skin. Everyone’s skin is different. This is why the board-certified dermatologists at California Skin Institute customize skin care for each individual patient. While there are standard medical protocols we as physicians follow for the treatment of skin diseases, chronic skin…read more
You Can Do *What* with Fillers?? 9 Tricks You Should Know
Posted on: July 29th, 2020 by Kristen Chang
You’ve probably heard of dermal fillers. Maybe you use them yourself. After all, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in the United States in 2016 alone, 2.6 million filler procedures were performed!* Fillers are commonly injected into the skin’s topmost layers to smooth out scarring or wrinkles, such as vertical lip lines. At…read more
5 Things You Should Know About Skin Cancer Screenings
Posted on: April 29th, 2020 by Kristen Chang
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. That means it’s time to schedule a skin cancer screening with one of our California Skin Institute board-certified dermatologists. Here are 5 things we would like you to know about skin cancer screenings: 1. A skin cancer screening is essential for high-risk individuals. Skin screenings are necessary for those…read more
6 Skincare Trends for 2020: Do They Work?
Posted on: March 6th, 2020 by Kristen Chang
In the beauty scene of the 2010s, the rise of social-media fever put focus on whatever captured the most attention and likes. Trends that took off tended to be ones that performed well in selfies, blogs and how-to videos. Some that went big were DIY products, complex self-care regimens, large Kardashian lips and serious “Instagram…read more
That Rash Around Your Mouth: All About Perioral Dermatitis
Posted on: March 6th, 2020 by Kristen Chang
Recently, one of our California Skin Institute board-certified dermatologists saw a new patient with a challenging skin issue. A vibrant woman in her 40s, she was concerned about a circle of raised red spots surrounding her mouth. “Doctor, what is it?” she asked. The doctor told her. It was perioral dermatitis. Perioral dermatitis is a…read more
Realize Your 2020 Vision for Younger-Looking Eyes
Posted on: January 3rd, 2020 by Kristen Chang
Gaze into your crystal ball for 2020. Do you see fresh, youthful eyes looking back at you? Make this vision into your reality for the New Year. There are exciting and effective treatments that can help you achieve virtually any eye-rejuvenation resolution.* Lighten up dark circles Some under-eye darkness is temporary and caused by allergies,…read more
Ask the Dermatologist: Men’s Hair Loss & Skincare
Posted on: October 28th, 2019 by Shany Batbold
Men and women can experience the same basic dermatological issues. However, there are certain challenges that men face more often or with far greater intensity. California Skin Institute’s Dr. Jennifer Sorrell, a triple board-certified dermatologist, gives advice on questions that men commonly have about hair loss and skincare. Q: I’ve noticed acne appearing on…read more
Fall Is Laser Season — 5 Beauty Goals to Start on Now
Posted on: October 2nd, 2019 by Shany Batbold
This is the ideal time of year to seek laser treatment — whether to even out your complexion, smooth and rejuvenate skin, or get rid of unwanted fat. After treatment, skin will be highly photosensitive and the healing process may lead to several days to a few weeks of “downtime.” The short, cool days of…read more
New Survey Finds Skin Cancer Procedures Outnumber Cosmetic Procedures
Posted on: October 1st, 2019 by Shany Batbold
New survey data from The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) reports that in 2018, skin cancer procedures outnumbered every type of cosmetic dermatology treatment. Although cosmetic procedures are on the rise with laser/light procedures running a close second in the survey, the most consistently performed procedures in 2018 were skin cancer treatments. According to data…read more
Ask the Dermatologist: Caring for Your Little One’s Skin
Posted on: October 1st, 2019 by Shany Batbold
Many a parent has looked at the large section of baby skincare products in their local pharmacy or Target and been overwhelmed by the vast selection. In addition, there seem to be countless blogs, each with a mind-boggling array of suggestions and well-meaning advice. How is a parent to know which products are best for…read more
Ask the Dermatologist: Acne Skincare Advice
Posted on: September 3rd, 2019 by Shany Batbold
When you’re battling acne, it’s important to make sure your products and practices aren’t contributing to the problem. How do you choose the right over-the-counter (OTC) products and self-care to complement your dermatologist-prescribed regimen? California Skin Institute’s Dr. Jennifer Sorrell, a triple board-certified dermatologist, gives advice on common questions about acne skincare. Q: I…read more
What Not to Do If You Get Sunburned
Posted on: August 5th, 2019 by Shany Batbold
Sunburn happens. Beach days, boat rides, baseball games that go into extra innings. Good times and good memories. Sometimes you have so much fun in the sun that you forget to reapply sunscreen and you end up sunburned. Before you even get home, areas of your skin – most likely your face, back and shoulders…read more
Is the 10-Step Korean Skincare Routine Right for You?
Posted on: August 5th, 2019 by Shany Batbold
The 10-step Korean skincare regimen is being splashed all over social media, blogs and the beauty magazines. Many beauty editors, other influencers and Korean women are touting it as the best way to achieve taut, silky, flawless skin — or, as they say in Korea, “glass skin.” But does it make sense for you? Among…read more
Ask the Dermatologist: Looking Your Best as Your Skin Ages
Posted on: June 27th, 2019 by Shany Batbold
As the years go by, our appearance changes and matures. How does the passage of time affect our skin? Are there products available that are more appropriate for the mature consumer? How do we navigate the seemingly endless array of skincare lines? California Skin Institute’s Dr. Jennifer Sorrell, a triple board-certified dermatologist, answers common questions…read more
Summer Safety Skin Tips
Posted on: June 27th, 2019 by Shany Batbold
Beach picnics, backyard barbecues, kids running barefoot through the sprinklers. These are the joys of summer. Until uninvited guests show up. Yellow jackets may attack anyone who interferes with their beeline for the food. Ticks may lurk along hiking trails. A rusty nail hidden in the grass or the sand can puncture a tender foot…read more
Look Fresh after the Flight — 6 Skin-Saving Strategies
Posted on: May 29th, 2019 by Shany Batbold
Look Fresh after the Flight — 6 Skin-Saving Strategies You don’t need a doctor to tell you that air travel stresses your body — especially your skin! Even on the best and shortest of flights, it’s normal to arrive looking and feeling a bit stale. After all, you’ve been deprived of oxygen, exposed to intense…read more
Myths vs. Facts About Skin and Sun
Posted on: April 30th, 2019 by Shany Batbold
The month of May signals the glowing return of summer sun as days become brighter, longer and hotter. It’s no wonder why May is also Skin Cancer Awareness Month. In acknowledgement, CSI presents some myths and facts about skin and the sun — the leading cause of skin cancer according to the American Academy of…read more
3 Ways Your Hands Show Age, and What You Can Do about It
Posted on: February 28th, 2019 by Shany Batbold
You accomplish so much with your hands. It’s easy to forget just how fragile the skin is — especially on the backs. We constantly subject our hands to damaging solar rays, drying cleansers and chemicals, and the ongoing stresses of use. Your hands, as well as your neck, tend to show the passage of time…read more
Smooth by Summer? Start Laser Hair Removal Now
Posted on: December 28th, 2018 by Shany Batbold
Do you enjoy spending time shaving? Ripping hair out regularly with depilatory wax? Of course, you don’t; no one does! This helps explain why laser hair removal is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures today. When performed by a trained expert, it offers permanent hair reduction that is quick, safe and effective. In fact,…read more
Freckles and Age Spots – How to Zap Them Away and Keep Them at Bay
Posted on: August 2nd, 2018 by Shany Batbold
Freckles – those flecks of golden brown splashed across your face and chest – may have been with you since childhood. Maybe they were cute then but perhaps not now? Or maybe telltale splotches of brown have emerged as years of sun exposure take their toll. Either way, there’s no need to feel self-conscious and…read more
How to Prevent Summer Acne Flare-Ups – Top Dermatologist Tips and Suggestions
Posted on: May 22nd, 2018 by Shany Batbold
The joys of summer can be dimmed by acne flare-ups brought on by summer heat and humidity. Emerging from a pool, lake or the ocean in a swimsuit, one’s hair swept back from the water, can be a difficult experience if one feels self-conscious due to breakouts on acne-prone sites such as the face, chest…read more
Know Your Enemy: Skin Cancer
Posted on: May 1st, 2018 by Shany Batbold
Year after year, skin cancer remains the most common form of cancer identified in both men and women. An estimated 1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer in their lifetime. Your best strategy against skin cancer is to educate yourself about preventing, detecting and treating both melanoma and non-melanoma…read more
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