It is important to envision the body as a machine. Like any machine, the longer it runs, the more wear and tear occurs – wear and tear that often is visible on the skin. Over time, damage from sun, wind, free radicals, and pollutants also give skin a weathered, leathery appearance.

If you’re unsure how to counter this damage, OC Skin Institute wants to help. Whether you need Botox, Fillers, Peels, or Lasers, Dr. Nakhla will provide you with a customized treatment regime.

Dr. Tony Nakhla consults with many patients everyday, just like you, who are seeking solutions to wrinkles, sun spots, and damaged skin. OC Skin Institute makes the solution simple and affordable with Global Skin Rejuvenation Packages. Rather than seeing a nurse or aesthetician, Dr. Nakhla performs all the procedures himself, so you will be seeing an experienced, professional, Board Certified Dermatologist.

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Changing your look can change your life. It can be that easy with the skincare technology and procedures that are available today at OC Skin Institute. When it comes to skin, we’re all about it, from head to toe. Men and women just like you trust OC Skin Institute as their primary skin care center. For help with everything related to your skin from skin cancer concerns to acne control to the latest in cosmetic treatments that help you feel confident, youthful, and revitalized, OC Skin Institute is the leading choice for people of all ages. Now in 3 convenient Orange County locations, call the office today for an appointment with Dr. Tony Nakhla, “America’s Dermatologist.” Schedule a complimentary cosmetic consultation or free skin cancer screening (714) 547-6111.

A lot of us take care of our faces, but forget about our aging hands. Next to your face, your hands are probably the most visible parts of your body. The earliest signs of aging will show on your hands. The skin on the back of your hands is extremely delicate. This skin is very, very thin, as there is almost no fat under it at all, which is why the veins are so visible. As we grow older, any fat that is there lessens and the skin becomes dry and loose, exposing the veins even more. As if that’s not enough, we begin to develop ugly age spots and sunspots. Your hands need extra care because they’re always doing so much for us and, unfortunately, so often taken for granted. Knowing how to maintain your hands as you age is the best way to make sure they look your best and that you, in turn, look your youngest.

While aging of the hands usually begins in the 40s or 50s with discoloration and age spots, hands can begin to show signs of aging earlier if they are repeatedly exposed to the sun without proper protection. By the 50s and 60s, people may begin to lose volume in their hands making prominent veins and tendons more noticeable.

The good news is that there are preventative topical measures you can utilize to slow the signs of aging on your hands. Filler and laser treatments are also valuable options. Call OC Skin Institute today for a complimentary cosmetic consultation with Dr. Tony Nakhla: (714) 547-6111

Dermabrasion and its lighter-weight sibling, microdermabrasion, are surgical scraping treatments that smooth out skin. You may be a candidate if you have: many fine wrinkles, deep acne scars, precancerous growths, skin that needs to be cleared of blackheads or debris, and/or acne.

This month, the pumpkin facial mask and body scrub is in vogue; next month, it may be the melon mask or apricot scrub. Products also are available that include sea salt, sugar, yogurt, avocado, kiwi—even honey.

Whoa—we’re not cooking here! We’re not looking to one-up the neighbor’s secret Caribbean rub or barbecue marinade. Why put food on your face?

If rejuvenated skin is what you’re after, talk to your dermatologist about targeted, effective treatment options. If scientifically proven, naturally derived chemical exfoliants are what you need, see alpha hydroxy acids on the facing page. If natural emollients are your heart’s desire, see Skin Commandment IV: Hydrate Holistically, located in Dr. Tony Nakhla’s best-selling book (on Amazon.com): The Skin Commandments: 10 Rules to Healthy, Beautiful Skin. Or schedule an appointment with Dr. Nakhla today for a complimentary consultation! Call OC Skin Institute at:  (714) 547-6111

As the warm summer weather sun beams down in full swing, get a head start with proper skincare protection. With a brand new summer season comes brand new SPF rules, so take note from Dr. Nakhla, your skincare expert, about the changes in sunscreen labels, the SPF number to start with and the shadow-shade rule to live, play and sun by.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new sunscreen label rules that went into effect this summer, and Dr. Tony Nakhla, author of the best-selling book The Skin Commandments: 10 Rules to Healthy, Beautiful Skin, said buying sunscreen is now a lot less misleading.

“For the first time,” Nakhla says, “new FDA regulations permit manufacturers to advertise that sunscreen helps protect again skin cancer and signs of aging based on key elements in the formulation of the product.”

Catch up with this recap of recent FDA sunscreen label changes:

-Sunscreens that block UVB radiation and some UVA radiation may be labeled as broad-spectrum products.

-Broad-spectrum products with an SPF of 15 or higher may state on the label that they reduce the risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging

-No sunscreen product may claim an SPF above 50

-No sunscreen can advertise as a “sun blocker”

-Any claims that sunscreen products are waterproof or sweatproof must be reworded as “water-resistant”

For more information about sunscreen protection or skin cancer prevention, you can purchase Dr. Nakhla’s book on Amazon.com, or schedule an appointment at OC Skin Institute today!

What are some things you can do now to avoid pronounced wrinkles as you age?

Avoid sun damage by wearing an SPF every single day, exfoliate regularly, and treat your skin to effective products that combat skin damage. If you’re a smoker, quit. Smoking reduces the amount of oxygen and nutrients that can get to your skin cells by narrowing your blood vessels and providing more than 4,000 unwanted chemicals to your body that may damage collagen & elastin. It’s also important to eat a healthy diet, avoid regular & heavy consumption of alcohol, exercise regularly, and find stress management tools & techniques.

For more imperative information about skin care and anti-aging, purchase Dr. Tony Nakhla’s best selling book on Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Skin-Commandments-Rules-Healthy-Beautiful/dp/1935806068/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1304551996&sr=8-1

You’re Invited!

No cost to attend!

Join us for hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and an educational evening with Dr. Tony Nakhla to learn about Sculptra – the “Surgery-Free, Liquid Facelift.”

Sculptra volumizes the aging face and improves folds, wrinkles and hollow cheeks.

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Date: June 26, 2012

Time: 5:30-7:30pm

Location: 800 N. Tustin Ave., Suite G, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Appointment required. Space is limited! Call to reserve your spot today! (714) 547-6111

Patients constantly ask me about “sure-fire” home remedies. For instance: “Should I put toothpaste on my pimples?” “My mom told me to rub mayonnaise on my face to prevent wrinkles. Does that work?” “Does milk lighten my skin tone and help get rid of dark spots?” “If I place two cucumber slices over my eyes while I sleep, will I get rid of dark circles?”

No, no, no, no, and yet again, no.

I’ve heard them all, an unending list of unbelievable home remedies that many of my patients use regularly. Which ones are good, if any? Find out the answer to this, and so much more, in my book: The Skin Commandments: 10 Rules to Healthy, Beautiful Skin.  http://www.amazon.com/Skin-Commandments-Rules-Healthy-Beautiful/dp/1935806068/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1304551996&sr=8-1

Or schedule a complimentary cosmetic consultation with Dr. Nakhla at OC Skin Institute by calling 714-547-6111.

Beware of the term “natural,” which is thrown around a lot in skin-care ads. The term implies “better” or even “good,” but that is not always the case. In skin care, the term natural is, in fact, completely arbitrary. Tobacco (a plant) and feces (a normal by-product of metabolism), for example, are both produced naturally. You don’t see many people advocating for their use as ingredients in skin-care products just because they are “natural!”

Many natural ingredients are great, but some have no effect on skin at all and may even be harmful, potentially causing damage and irritation. More important than if something is natural is whether it has been studied and scientifically proven to be beneficial to the skin.

Have questions about your skin and/or skin care products? Call for a consultation with Dr. Nakhla at OC Skin Institute today! (714) 547-6111