WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE ‘DERMATOLOGIST APPROVED’?
If you have aging or sensitive skin, you probably live by the term “dermatologist approved” when you’re searching for the best skin products. However, have you ever stopped to wonder what that term actually means and what it takes to even become “dermatologist approved”? How strict are the regulations on the many products you use on a daily basis? The truth is that there are currently no legal restrictions on what can be “dermatologist approved” except that it should be approved by a dermatologist. It doesn’t even matter if they test the product once or a hundred times — the product can get the label slapped on as long as it was approved. Because of this lack of regulation, the testing dermatologist may not consider the health implications of ingredients in any given product. However, certain ingredients can have serious long-term effects on your health and skin, such as parabens (may cause endocrine/hormone disruption), retinol (linked to tumor growth and DNA damage), and hydroquinone (potentially cancerous and toxic for your organs).
And if you think any products labeled as “hypoallergenic” are any safer, you’d be wrong. The Food and Drug Administration’s website clearly states: “There are no Federal standards or definitions that govern the use of the term ‘hypoallergenic.’” However, that’s not to say all brands that work with dermatologists are malicious liars. Some brands do hold themselves accountable to their claims of professional approval. For example, many CeraVe products are developed with dermatologists
and are approved by associations like the National Eczema Association.
Ultimately, talk to a dermatologist you trust. They should have a good sense of what your skin needs, what’s best for your long-term health, and what products actually work. Skin care marketing thrives off the fantasy of “fixing” your skin problems instantly, and, sadly, there’s a lot of room to stretch the truth. Make sure to do your research before deciding to buy!
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! NEVER A BETTER TIME FOR A MOMMY MAKEOVER
Every year, people set goals and make commitments, and a lot of those resolutions have to do with how we look. That makes sense: Outward appearances matter in many ways. But the way they matter most is how you feel about your body. And if you’re a mom — one of the hardest jobs there is — chances are you may not always love what you see in the mirror. This year, we want to change that for you. When a woman goes through childbirth, her body recovers, but it’s a big task. And that recovery may not always end in a place she’s happy with. Despite what you see on TV, no woman goes back to looking exactly how she did before carrying and delivering a baby, no matter how hard she works out or what she eats. It’s just not possible on your own! But with the right help? Let’s just say you’ll be amazed by what a talented, dedicated medical team can accomplish. In this case, we have just the thing! Our Mommy Makeover services specialize in stretch marks, excess skin, and weight loss in the hard-to-work-off love handles, muffin top, and tummy. It also typically includes restoring breasts back to pre-pregnancy status or even improving upon that. Removing the droop and/or plumping up areas of deflation can be truly gratifying. Or maybe you need time with our MedSpa experience, a spa day that won’t just feel good — it’ll counteract the effects that pregnancy hormones have had on your face and body!
The story behind our Mommy Makeover is simple. It just didn’t seem fair to us that women should go through all of that hard work to have wonderful children, only to be unhappy with the effects it had on their bodies
and be unable to counter those effects on their own. With a new year ahead, we can’t think of a better time to take advantage of what modern medicine can offer you. And if you’re working from home, you can recover in the privacy and comfort of your own house — no sick days or awkward office talks required. You’ve worked so hard to be a mom, so don’t you deserve to feel good when you slip on a pair of jeans? Get started today by getting your copy of Dr. Burgdorf’s No. 1 Amazon best-selling book “The Mommy Makeover: Restoring Your Body After Childbirth.” And after that, if you’re ready, give us a call and get that good feeling started today.
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