Skincare Advice for Your 20s and 30s
If the Sephora kid trend tells us anything, it’s that young people are paying attention to skin health and appearance. Skincare companies know this, and now we are being bombarded daily with ads for products and dubious claims about their efficacy. Instead of trying to figure out what is necessary and truly effective, here’s...
What to Expect During a Full Body Skin Exam
During a full body skin exam, your dermatologist will examine moles and other skin conditions. You want it to be a complete and thorough examination, right? That means you should remove all of your undergarments, including your underwear, bra, undershirt and socks before lying on the table. Next, your dermatologist will exami...
How to Find the Right Body Lotion For You
We are mid-way through winter, and your skin is dry and dull. You’re in desperate need of better body lotion, but which to choose? CVS alone has 100 options. Here’s what I tell my patients about finding the right body lotion: If the lotion smells good, absorbs well, is easy to apply, and works - and if you will use it con...
How to Build a Skincare Routine to Keep Your Skin Healthy and Beautiful
It’s very easy to build a skincare routine that is effective, simple, and well-tolerated. However, I’ve been noticing recently that people are overthinking this. My hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram and TikTok have been asking me about specific ingredients. Should I use a product with Niacinamide? Should I...
Skincare Products That Will Help You Age Gracefully
Good news: it is never too late to start on a skincare regimen that will help you age gracefully. Though you cannot stop aging (hence I don’t like to use the term anti-aging), the sooner you start using scientifically-proven skincare products, the more you will benefit. First, let’s talk about aging. There are two type...
Menopause, Topical Estrogen, and Skin Health
Today we are talking about menopause, its effects on the body, and the role that topical estrogen plays in skin health. Menopause is a topic that some doctors continue to avoid to the detriment of millions of women every year. This infuriates me on so many levels. As Susan Dominus wrote in the New York Times earlier this ...
