Living up to your optimum health isn’t found in a pill. Sickness and chronic disease do not happen overnight. Chronic, by definition, means ongoing or continuous. In reverse, health does not magically appear. Health is gained through continual and constant attention to lifestyle habits. Lifestyle is how you live daily –…
The role of a dermatologist can be confusing these days. Some people think dermatologists are experts on skincare products and facials. Some think they formulate cosmetic products. Others think they use lasers and other machines to perform skincare treatments. And others think they are doctors who write prescriptions and perform…
Skin care talk starts with listening to your skin. My clients sometimes laugh at me when I tell them to talk to their skin. I want my clients to get to know their skin in an intimate way. I want them to look at it, touch it, feel it, and…
How do you choose which cosmetic company or product to buy? You might buy a product because your friend suggested it. But, maybe you are like me, and you want to support a company or person you believe in. I like supporting companies that manufacture their products in small batches…
Skin exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the surface in order to produce smoother, brighter skin. Exfoliation happens unintentionally when you shave or wax, but exfoliation should happen intentionally. Cell renewal or “turn over” happens naturally when a new cell is formed below the skin’s surface….
We are coming upon the busiest time of the year and now more than ever, self-care is so important. November and December seem to go by with a flash. Have you ever wondered on New Year’s Day what happened during the holidays? Self-care is of most importance during this time….
When my Allure magazine for April 2017 arrived, I was intrigued by the article, “The Acne Epidemic” by Elizabeth Siegel, deputy beauty director. The subtitle states “more women than ever before are dealing with chronic stubborn breakouts, and no one really knows why, but now more researchers than ever are…
On February 1, 2017, the New York Times reported a long time Trump doctor, Dr. Harold N. Bornstein reported that President Trump takes “antibiotics to control rosacea, a common skin problem”. In the phone interviews conducted by the New York Times, Dr. Bornstein said “he refilled Mr. Trump’s prescriptions for…
Most days you cannot listen to the news and not hear about the ongoing dispute between President Trump and Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos. The dispute centers around Jeff Bezos strong belief America does not have the right to vet immigrants coming into our country. I believe Bezos does not understand…