Your Top 10 Beauty Questions Answered

5. “Is there anything I can do to reduce the appearance of cellulite?”

Answer: Yes. Though there’s no permanent solution for cellulite, you can reduce the appearance of it. Look for creams that contain 2% aminophylline, which drains water from fat cells, temporarily reducing the appearance of ripples in the skin, and creating a smoother looking surface.

4. “I drink lots of coffee. Do whitening toothpastes really work?”

Answer: Yes. You can reduce coffee stains by using toothpastes that contain carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. This is the same chemical that dentists use for teeth whitening. Also, rinse your mouth with water after drinking coffee. It helps to lessen the staining.

3. “I’m concerned about wrinkles on my face. I don’t want to get Botox or go with fillers. Is there a natural alternative?”

Answer: Yes. There are lots of natural ways to help with reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Try peptide creams. They get through the surface of the skin and plump up collagen, the protein-rich connective tissue that gives shape and support to many tissues, including the skin, to give your face a more youthful look.

2. “I’ve been getting dandruff lately. Is there anything I can do to get rid of it?”

Answer: Yes. Dandruff is caused by all sorts of things, like dry skin, oily skin, eczema, psoriasis or fungus overgrowth. Shampoos with zinc, an anti-bacterial agent, or ketoconazole, an anti-fungal, will give your scalp relief and diminish dandruff.

1. “I’m starting to notice age spots on my hand. Am I stuck with them forever?” 

Answer: No. Age spots – or sun spots – are pockets of melanin caused by sun damage. There are many ways to treat sun spots, but one great at-home remedy is to dab some plain Greek yogurt directly on to the spots and let it dry for about 15-20 minutes. The lactic acid in the yogurt helps lighten the spots. Repeat this every three days until the spots have noticeably faded.