What’s in your sunscreen is just as important, if not more important as its SPF number. When deciding which sunscreen to purchase, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the multitude of choices out there. This is why Dr. Palm talked recently with Elle.com to discuss the differences between the two main “groups” of sunscreens and why one is very […]
Skin Cancer Or Just A Mole?
May 8, 2017May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and in an effort to help spread awareness, Dr. Palm was asked by Glamour Magazine to share not only her knowledge but also photos of her patients’ skin cancers for an article in their May 2017 issue. As this can often be a confusing and sometimes scary topic, Dr. Palm is passionate about breaking down […]
First-Time Fillers: A Patient’s Perspective
April 20, 2017I was 31 years old when I first had Botox injections. Up until that point, I had really only done peels and facials. I’ve never liked needles, so the thought of them going into my face was not one I was fond of. However, I also was not fond of the creases between my eyebrows, so off […]
The Importance of a Healthy Scalp & How To Attain Then Maintain Scalp Health
March 5, 2017Scalp health is vital to hair growth. It’s as simple as that. The reasons, though, are a bit more complex. Here, Dr. Palm breaks down the signs our scalps give us that say they are either healthy or not-so-healthy. And if yours is saying the latter, not to worry – she also offers tips on […]
Restylane Refyne & Defyne – The New Fillers on the Block
March 1, 2017Art of Skin MD is one of the first practices in the San Diego area offering Galderma’s newest members of the Restylane family that are changing the game with a very exciting new ability – flexibility. What makes this so exciting? Flexibility means a more natural look, and in the hands of the right injector, […]
How Your Shower Routines Are Damaging Your Skin – And How To Fix Them
February 3, 2017Shower Skin Damage? Last month, Dr. Palm answered some must-know skincare questions for Shape.com talking specifically about how seemingly-harmless shower routines could be damaging your skin. She breaks it all down with what you could be doing wrong, why it’s damaging and how to fix it! Using the Wrong Soap The wrong soap can be […]
Why We Love Mineral Makeup, And You Should Too!
November 21, 2016This time of year brings many social gatherings, our calendars are filling up with fun parties and outings as we are sure yours are! We all want to look our best, so for many of us, that includes glamming up with our favorite outfits and of course having a bit of fun with makeup! There […]
The Down & Dirty on Blackheads
November 10, 2016Blackheads are a form of non-inflammatory acne called “open comedones.” Basically, a mix of sebum (oil) and skin cells get caught in the pores and oxidize, forming the characteristic brown–black color of comedones. Number one rule when you have a blackhead is don’t pick at it! If you pick a blackhead, the area around the […]