Vu Skin System Blog

Understanding Hydration vs. Moisture: A Guide to Skin Health

Keeping your skin glowing and healthy goes beyond surface level care. Its about understanding the delicate balance between hydration and moisture. While these terms are often used interchangeably, ...

Starting an Anti-Aging Routine

  There’s no wrong age to begin an anti-aging routine but it’s best to begin early which typically means in your late 20’s to early 30’s.  As skin care is preventative and not corrective, the firs...

Retinol: Why Everyone Needs It

  Vitamin A (Retinol) is important for your skin health. In my many years of practice, I’ve seen firsthand the many benefits that retinol has to offer. Those include reversing the UV damage caused...

How Ultraviolet Exposure Ages the Skin

Aging is due to ultraviolet (UV) exposure emitted by the sun or indoor tanning beds. Wearing of sun screens daily and the avoidance of tanning booths is the most effective way of preventing sun dam...

Basics of Skin Care

Acne: 1. Avoid fried and fatty foods 2. daily probiotic yogurt 3. Substitute almond butter for peanut butter 4. Avoid whole milk products and substitute with low-fat skin milk and cheeses. Fatt...