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Cysteamine and melasma
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- Leslie S. Baumann, MD
In the last decade, cysteamine has been established as a potent depigmenting agent. Its suitability and desirability as a top consideration for...
News
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Almonds and almond oil
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- Leslie S. Baumann, MD
In the last decade, intriguing results have emerged regarding the effects of almond consumption or topical almond oil administration on skin...
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Bergamot
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- Leslie S. Baumann, MD
Beyond its niche role in treatments for vitiligo and psoriasis, this botanical product appears to show potential as an anti-inflammatory agent as...
Opinion
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Camellia japonica
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- Leslie S. Baumann, MD
A dry oil known as tsubaki oil, derived from C. japonica and rich in oleic acid, polyphenols, as well as vitamins A, C, D, and E, is used...
Opinion
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Saururus chinensis
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- Leslie S. Baumann, MD
Modern research has produced evidence supporting the use of this plant in the dermatologic realm.
Opinion
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Ulmus davidiana root extract
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- Leslie S. Baumann, MD
There are several areas in which the bioactivity of U. davidiana are under investigation, with numerous potential applications in...
Opinion
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Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry seed oil) extract
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- Leslie S. Baumann, MD
Bilberries, consumed since ancient times, are reputed to function as potent antioxidants because of a wide array of phenolic constituents, and...
Opinion
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Artemisia capillaris extract
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- Leslie S. Baumann, MD
Various parts of the shrub Artemisia capillaris, found abundantly in China, Japan, and Korea, have been used in traditional medicine in...
Opinion
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Is benzophenone safe in skin care? Part 2: Environmental effects
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- Leslie S. Baumann, MD
Various UV filters, including BP-3, octinoxate, octocrylene, and ethylhexyl salicylate, are thought to pose considerable peril to the marine...
Article
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Is benzophenone safe in skin care? Part 1: Risks to humans
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- Leslie S. Baumann, MD
The best known uses of these compounds are as perfume fixatives and sunscreen agents.
Opinion
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The science of clean skin care and the clean beauty movement
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- Leslie S. Baumann, MD
The problem is that no one agrees on a clean ingredient standard for beauty products.
Opinion
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Moisturizers and skin barrier repair
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- Leslie S. Baumann, MD
There are dozens of skin care products that claim to repair the barrier that do not have the science or ingredient content to back them up.
Opinion
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Does the use of frankincense make sense in dermatology?
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- Leslie S. Baumann, MD
Terpenoids and essential oils are the primary components of frankincense and are known to impart anti-inflammatory and anticancer activity.
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The tryptophan photoproduct FICZ and its effects on the skin
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- Leslie S. Baumann, MD
Much more research is necessary to determine how best to harness and direct the useful activities of tryptophan and FICZ without incurring...
Opinion
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Vetiver: More than a pleasant aroma?
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- Leslie S. Baumann, MD
An important ingredient in the contemporary perfume and cosmetics industries, vetiver, is the only grass cultivated throughout the world to retain...