Epiphany Dermatology

Are Facial Scrubs Good for You? Here’s What Really Happens When You Exfoliate Your Skin

Want to revive dull skin, remove impurities, and minimize your pores – all with one simple product? Of course you do! But contrary to what advertising claims, those aren’t the real effects of exfoliators and scrubs. Exfoliators in almost every product line boast of how they banish dead skin, dirt, oil, and impurities, but they fail to mention that scrubs harm your skin more than they help. Why Do We Exfoliate? If exfoliating isn’t beneficial...

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Moisturizer vs Lotion: What’s the Difference & Which Should You Use?

Do you know what’s in your moisturizers? What are you really putting on your skin? It’s easy to grab a product that boasts the ability to leave your skin feeling hydrated and refreshed, but knowing the specifics about lotion and cream could make the difference in the health of your skin. Types of Moisturizers “Moisturizer” is just a broad term. It’s something you put on your skin to increase comfort and lubrication. As we face the choice...

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8 Myths About Face Skin Care You Need to Stop Believing

It’s hard to make a change. But how long have you been following skin care advice based on myths? The more you learn about face skin care, the more you’ll see it’s time to change a few things. Maybe you’ve been stressing out about how food makes your face break out. Or perhaps you’ve been spending too much on products that aren’t worth the money. Check out these skin care myths to see if you’ve bought into them. Top Skin Care Myths 1. Exp...

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How to Wash Your Face Properly According to a Dermatologist

The way you wash your face (and the products you choose) isn’t hard, but you need to be intentional. So why are you washing your face? Once you have your answer, choose the right products and follow a routine that gets the job done. If You’re Washing to Remove Makeup Use a waterless cleanser such as a Cetaphil or Cerave cleanser. These can be used without water as they dissolve makeup from the face and eyes. After you use it, rinse your face with...

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Skin Looking Tired? Try These Skincare Essentials to Make Your Skin Glow

Remember when your skin had a glow? Back in the day, your natural look included a vibrant complexion with a shine that kept you looking young. Now, you’re feeling a little dull. Why Did You Lose Your Glow? As you age, skin damage catches up with you. Maybe back in your 20s-30s you were out in the sun a lot, not thinking as much about the effects of tanning. Now, years later, your skin has lost its shine and can even appear dusty. You want that cream...

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5 Skincare Essentials for Men

Guys: great skin doesn’t have to be complicated. Sure, the shelves are lined with an overwhelming amount of gray-toned bottles and there are too many treatment options to count, but some make a bigger difference than others. If you want clearer, younger-looking skin, these are the best skin care products and treatments for men. It’s what I use, and it’s what works. 1.  Sunscreen Lots of it. If you’re going to be out all day, go ahead and lath...

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How to Exfoliate Your Skin Without Drying it Out

Out with the old, in with the new. We update our wardrobes, switch decorations, and spruce up our lawns, casting out the worn and drab for something bright and fresh. Turns out your skin needs a refresher too – and it comes as easy as exfoliation. How Exfoliation Works Exfoliation simply removes your dead skin cells. Sounds easy enough, right? Yet this extra measure in skin care greatly improves your skin quality. When you slough off the old s...

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The Dermatologist Recommended Skincare Routine (That Anyone Can Do!)

How often do you wash your face? Are you applying sunscreen every morning before you step out the door? If you aren’t following a proper skincare routine, you could be adding years to your skin’s appearance! Use this skincare routine recommended by Dr. Plott to fight wrinkles and protect your skin!   R. Todd Plott, MDDr. R. Todd Plott is a board-certified dermatologist in Coppell, Keller, and Saginaw, TX. His specialization and profe...

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3 Skincare Habits That are Ruining Your Face

We all want to put our best face forward. Honestly, who doesn’t want clear, radiant skin? Hormones and genetics might be keeping your skin from looking perfect, but you could also be contributing to the problem. In an effort to help your skin, do your best to avoid these three bad skincare habits. Bad Habit #1: Popping Your Zits You look in the mirror only to see a big whitehead staring back at you. You have to pop it, right? Wrong. Popping zi...

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3 Questions to Ask Before Trying the Newest Natural Skincare Products

Natural products are the rage right now. Just Google “natural medicine” and over 85 million hits pop up. We want to treat our bodies right, only putting things into them that promote our health rather than deteriorate it. We also want to avoid “over-medicating” and the stigma that falls alongside that term. After all, what’s there to lose if you’re using something organic? Actually, if you’re not asking these three essential questions be...

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