MEET DANA ELLIS MD: BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST
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Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dana Ellis is an expert in medical and cosmetic dermatology at The Savin Center. She studied under Dr. Lisa Donofrio at Tulane University and graduated first in her class from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2012. She worked as a Resident of Dermatology at Tulane Medical Center for three years, and served as Chief Resident during her final year.
As a former 2004 Olympic pole vaulter, Dr. Ellis brings a unique approach to treating her patients. In her experience as an Olympian, she knows each and every athlete is different and requires care personalized to their specific needs.
In addition to specializing in hair restoration treatments and PR
GIMME A B! REVISITING THE SKIN BENEFITS OF NIACINAMIDE
Niacinamide is an effective skincare ingredient that just keeps giving. A component of vitamin B3, it has been shown to increase ceramide and free fatty acid levels in skin, prevent skin from losing water content, stimulate microcirculation in the dermis, fight acne, and lighten skin discolorations. It is a potent cell-communicating ingredient that offers multiple benefits for aging skin.
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A form of niacin, known as nicotinic acid (related to niacinamide), was first found in the NIA24 skincare line. Unlike niacinamide and nicotinamide, nicotinic acid stimulates the release of
SOMME KIND OF WONDERFUL WARMING MASK
Beat the winter chill with the Somme Boost Warming Mask that has an instant warming effect on your skin. The cinnamon chai-like scent will get you hooked after just one use. The warming action of this skin renewing mask has treatment as well as sensory benefits – it increases blood circulation to tone and enhance skin texture.
Once you try this mask, you’ll want to check out more of Somme’s collection. The Somme Institute’s 5-step regimen uses five unique products—nourishing cleanser, exfoliating transport pads, serum, a-bomb cream, and double defense lotion—all of which combine to repair sun damage, reverse fine lines and wrinkles, and eliminate acne without irritation. Each p
MEET DR. MUSTAFA OMAR – CREATOR OF THE PHYTOCEUTICALS SKINCARE LINE
Dr. Mostafa Omar
Dr. Mostafa M. Omar is Professor of Pharmacognosy at the University of Rhode Island, School of Pharmacy and the founder of the PhytoCeuticals skincare line. He is internationally known for his cosmeceutical and pharmaceutical formulations primarily based on modern application of ancient herbal medicine. He has built a strong reputation as a leading specialist in medic natural product chemistry worldwide and is recognized as the authority on topical vitamin C. Dr. Omar’s unprecedented formulation capabilities have earned him the title of “Father of L-Ascorbic Acid” as he is the inventor of a stable Vitamin C formula to protect the skin from signs of premature
