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Pure vitamin C is a proven and powerful skincare ingredient: it can reduce sun spots and hyperpigmentation and increase collagen production for brighter-looking and firmer skin.  But all of these benefits do not come without a cost – vitamin C is also notoriously unstable and can oxidize quickly, becoming less efficient. According to Ron Robinson, a cosmetic chemist, once a vitamin C formula has t...

We sit down with Brian Goodwin, International Educator for celeb-fave spa brand, Eminence Organic Skin Care, to get the scoop on antioxidants. Find out what free radicals are (no, it’s not your high school boyfriend’s garage band), which essential vitamin our bodies  don’t produce (but is a complexion game changer) and how to amp up your skin care routine with natural goodness. Ripe with skin care...

Virtual presentations have become an inevitable part of our lives. But you can present your best self with a few simple tips, whether you're on Google Meetings or Zoom, speaking to your co-workers, CEO or cousins. We speak to Brenden Kumarasamy, a public speaking coach and the host of MasterTalk on Youtube, about how we can improve our virtual presentation skills. He offers tips on how to better p...

We get the inside scoop on breast augmentation from four women who had some form of surgery - for very different reasons.  From a double mastectomy and reconstruction, to a reduction at a young age, to implants and a lift, these friends discuss why they wanted surgery, and everything the WISH they knew beforehand.  They'll share some helpful tips for anyone considering augmentation, whether it's t...

October is Blindness Awareness Month and we are honored to be able to spotlight Chelsea Nguyen, a licensed cosmetologist and image consultant, who helps empower men and women who are visually impaired by teaching them non-visual hair, makeup and grooming techniques. In this inspiring episode she’ll share her tips and tricks, as well as talk about the some of the technology available to help the vi...

If you've noticed dark spots on your skin and you're looking to get rid of them, you need to be aware that all discoloration is not the same, and that you can actually make some discoloration worse if you treat it with the wrong modality. We talk to renowned dermatologist, Dr. Dennis Gross, about the different causes of the hyperpigmentation – a broad term used to describe skin that has been disco...

Beauty isn’t ONLY Skin Deep. Happiness and peace are big contributors to beauty as you either radiate vibrant energy - or not. No amount of skin care products can hide fatigue, anxiety and fear. If we want to look our best - we have to feel our best. That means we have to incorporate our entire wellbeing in our self-care and beauty regime. It means looking at our anxiety, healing our traumas, lear...

Sagging skin can prematurely age us, especially around the eyes. But out of necessity, one woman created a product that won't allow age or genetics to dictate how you look and feel. We talk to Contours RX founder and CEO, Britain Todd, about Lids By Design, her "push-up bra for the eyelids. These cosmetic strips were developed to temporarily uplift the appearance of eyelids, and are especially hel...

If your skincare routine is more complicated than a fishtail French braid (or takes even one tenth of the tie to complete), you’re definitely overdoing it and may even be doing more harm than good. According to Dr. Heather Rogers, a board-certified dermatologist, you only need five products to effectively prevent damage, increase cell turnover and slow the aging process. She breaks down the only 5...

If you’ve started to notice changes in your skin or even mood, there’s a chance your hormones are to blame. While there is no specialized field specifically dedicated to ”hormonal dermatology”, Dr. Zenovia has taken a keen interest in the area. We talk to the board-certified dermatologist about everything from how to identify hormonal acne to the relationship between estrogen and collagen. She als...

When we think of plastic surgery, there can be immediate connotations, positive or negative, that come to our minds: our favorite celebrities, our guilty-pleasure reality TV shows, or even our friends and families who have had procedures. There tends to be an air of negativity around plastic surgery: assumptions about people’s motivations, and judgments about before and after transformations, can...

Not so fun fact: we spend over 1/2 our lives in front of screens and that endless screen time could trigger more than FOMO - it could be be aging you. But one company, Goodhabit, is pioneering the movement in defending your skin against artificial blue light and modern day skin stressors. According to Jeniece Trizzino, the VP of product Development, spending one hour in front of our computers is t...

The beauty industry takes in almost 50 billion dollars a year, and that’s in the U.S. alone. With promises of more youthful, firmer and brighter skin, it’s no wonder we flock to buy the latest products and seek out the buzziest new ingredients. But according the Dr. Heather Rogers, you may have been duped – and she’s not afraid to tell you why. We’ll talk about why using multiple products can actu...

A team of stem-cell scientists may have discovered the molecule to help not only prevent but also reverse inflammation in our cells that leads to aging. Drs. Ben Van Handel PhD and Amir Nobakht MD, MBA met in the stem cell biology labs at USC. Their orthopedic research was focused on reducing "inflammaging" (inflammation + aging) and increasing the functionality of stem cells in our joints, thereb...

When it comes to a whiter smile, there are unlimited options that claim to work – from strips, to trays, to toothpaste.  We talk to Amber's own dentist, Pamela Hunte, about the various methods for whitening both in-home and in-office, and what realistic results we can except from each.  She'll also discuss bonding, veneers, and even share an ineffective product that you probably have in your medic...

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Delivered Microneedling is one of the most exciting and versatile technologies on the market today – it jumpstarts collagen production, smooths out fine lines and wrinkles, improves skin quality, and reduces scars and stretch marks, and can be used on any skin type for texture, pores, scars, and skin tightening anywhere on the body.  Microneedling uses a special device...

Breast size, shape and proportion play a unique role in every woman’s self-perception, sense of physical balance, femininity, and confidence. Pregnancy, weight gain and loss, heredity, or advancing age can predispose to loss of breast volume, projection and position. We talk to Dr. Adam Kolker about how a breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, can restore a more youthful, perky, attractive shape,...

What will beauty look like in a post pandemic world? Is it safe to finally get our roots done? And WTF is a pedi bubble?!? Faith Xue, Editorial Director of Byrdie, gives us her first-hand, unbiased expert opinion on what the beauty industry will look like post-Covid. She also gives tea on the best classes she took in quarantine, Amazon's best-kept secret (attention fashionistas!) and why this may...

Until recently, the only way to reduce skin laxity—such as jowls and drooping cheeks—was through a surgical face lift or mini-lift. While injectables can restore lost volume, they cannot remove loose skin, and so a new type of procedure has been developed to fill in the gap between noninvasive facial rejuvenation and facelift surgery: The "thread lift."  While there are three types of threads used...

Up to 90% of skin aging is due to the effects of the sun, but what if we could stop that damage – even after a burn occurs? We talk to Dr. James Beckman, founder of the  Theraderm Skin Renewal System , who says his line can reverse UV damage that has already happened to skin throughout the day - whether you used sunscreen or not. Theraderm incorporates a patent-pending formulation that is currentl...

Currently, the most popular and effective non-invasive, skin tightening device on the market, Ulthera uses ultrasound energy to tighten not only the superficial layers of the skin but also some of the soft tissue beneath them. It’s also the only FDA-approved non-invasive treatment for skin lifting. The treatment takes about an hour and a half, and its effect lasts up to two years. We talk to Raech...

We’ve ALL been living in loungewear and now that offices are reopening – it’s time to shed the sweats and get serious about or summer style. So WTF are we going to do to transition from our WFH Style? Our guest, Sheb Can, is a VIP Digital Stylist for Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. She shares her expert tips on how to wear summer silks, hide the quarantine 15, and also make your loungewear loo...

With most job interviews being held virtually, we've put even more attention on our faces.  Compound that with the fact that we can't go to the gym or hair and nail salons, and it's no surprise that people say they are feeling older than ever. We catch up with our beauty bestie, Dr. Jennifer Levine, for tips to help you elevate your appearance and give you an edge over your competition.

As states begin to reopen, what will the effects of coronavirus be on the field of cosmetic surgery and dermatology?  Will botox and fillers seem faux pas? And has telemedicine forever changed the way practices handle waiting rooms?  We talk to board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Johnny Franco, about what the new world of cosmetic surgery will look like in the post-coronavirus world.

If your pandemic routine hasn’t been panning out, we’ve got a no-fail plan for you. From how to incorporate better eating habits, to improving sleep hygiene, Dr. Mimi Secor shares her pandemic plan to get your mind and body back on track.  She shares simple tips and tricks that you can do – in small steps – to improve your physical and mental health. Remember, self-care is not selfish.