"Hyaluronic acid" sounds a little scary to be injecting into our faces. Actually, though, it is naturally occurring in our skin and is a moisture-grabbing superstar. Unfortunately, by the time we're in our 30's our ability to produce this little slice of magic jelly decreases dramatically. Injectable fillers to the rescue! Above: One syringe of Restylane Defyne and one-half syringe of Restylane: by Brenda What is hyaluronic acid? It is a glycosaminoglycan (say that 3 times fast), produced by our bodies and found in connective, skin, and neural tissues. This little superhero acts to cushion, insulate, lubricate, and protect wherever it is found. One gram (.035 ounce) of hyaluronic acid can ho
Snuggling on the bleachers at high school football games, comfy sweaters, killer boots: all great parts of autumn. Dry, sensitive skin, the lines at Starbucks for pumpkin spice, leftover sun damage, enlarged pores: not something we look forward to when we imagine fall. The good thing is, we can change-up our skin care routines (sorry, can't fix the pumpkin spice addictions). With cool, crisp autumn air, comes dry skin. Fall is a great time to add additional moisture to your skin care regimen. If you're not a regular user of moisturizer, fall is a great time to start. You just might become as addicted to the extra skin softness as all those people waiting at Starbucks are to pumpkin spice. Au
