10 Skin Mistakes You Make During The Holidays According To Dermatologists
“With all of the busy merriment that happens during the holiday season, it’s easy to let your usual routines fall by the wayside — and that includes your skin care habits. Unfortunately, the holidays are also one of the most important times to be paying attention to your complexion, because there are plenty of skin mistakes…
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Can I drink my way to wrinkle-free skin? Collagen Supplements and the Facts.
All Articles,Cosmetic Dermatology,Myth Busters
Collagen supplements, shakes, and shots are everywhere, promising improved skin hydration, elasticity, and wrinkle reduction. But, is there any substantial evidence behind the claim that ingested collagen is “scientifically proven” to deliver visible results? Celebrity spokespeople and dozens of testimonials don’t equal evidence-based medicine. What is collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the…
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A Dermatologist Shares the Best Anti-Aging Serums (and What They Really Do)
“Deciphering all the products in the skincare section at a beauty store can be as difficult as learning a foreign language. Between all the cleansers, masks, toners, serums, lotions, and potions, how are we supposed to decide which ones we need, and of those essentials, which options are best? Indeed, developing a comprehensive, personalized skincare…
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All the Things You Can Do to Your Face Now That Summer Is Over
“Now that Labor Day is behind us, it’s time to gear up for the new season. That means boots, sweaters, and… retinol? It’s a good time to tweak your skincare and even take a look at some in-office procedures you may have been considering. A lot of dermatologists won’t perform certain procedures in the summer…
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Byrdie Beauty
“This is the Regeneo Facial, an age-rewinding, skin-resurfacing treatment that promises to revert even the dullest, most weathered and uneven complexions to a bright and youthful state. Offered by the celeb-frequented practice Moy, Fincher, Chipps Dermatology in Beverly Hills, it’s essentially a version of the Kardashian-endorsed “vampire facial.” Read more
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Harper’s Bazaar Magazine
“Protecting your skin from daily life or keeping it plump looking is not enough. Ideally, you give it waht it needs to grow stronger from the inside out. That’s why ingredients like peptides and growth factors, which stimulate collagen production, are so promising, says Grossman. One recent study found that twice-daily application of a growth…
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Newest Facial Fillers That Erase Lines Without Surgery
If you’re over 40, you probably remember that first time someone called you “Ma’am” or “Sir.” It almost surely hurt, no matter how young and fit you felt. Evidently, your age was showing in those wrinkles and sags.
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LA Confidential: Cutting Edge – Best LA Surgeons
“Beauty philosophy: According to Moy, the solution to Angelenos’ desire to remain forever young often lies in minimally invasive techniques. A leader in the anti-aging medical movement, Moy believes in utilizing new research and a comprehensive approach to restore a youthful complexion—no cutting required.” Read more
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Are Lasers Your Last Resort?
“Laser light is designed to pass through the skin until it reaches its target, where it’s absorbed by the targeted cell and converted into heat. The cell is damaged by the heat, then heals itself. “When the cell heals, we can see clinical improvement,” says Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Director of Dermatologic Surgery, Lisa Chipps, M.D….
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Glamour Magazine: The Skin Cancer Guru
“Dr. Chipps, a 37-year-old mother of two, specializes in removing skin cancer and repairing the resultant wound (she’s a laser therapy whiz) at her practice on Rodeo Drive. A practicing Buddhist, dr. Chipps is a bona fide ninja (a green belt!) was the captain of her college sailing team and once helped deliver a baby…
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