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Everyone is talking about “Pillow Face” right now! In fact, Google searches for this term have doubled in the last month! If you aren’t familiar, it refers to the look of having too many (or the wrong) facial fillers and creating a puffy, “pillow” look. Often, the fillers dissipate throughout the face overtime resulting in a puffy, unflattering look. It is just another reminder that there can be dramatically negative consequences for using "safe" fillers to achieve a radiant, youthful look.  If you want powerful skincare tools that do not have a list of potential side effects, check out Peptides!  Peptides are...

Did you know that your gut health impacts the texture and appearance of your skin? While we often focus on the topical side of skincare, the health of your gut can play a large role in the appearance of your skin.  Have you Heard of Your Gut-Skin Axis? Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that support digestion and immune function. When this balance is disrupted—by poor diet, stress, or antibiotics—it can lead to inflammation that manifests as redness, breakouts and cause inflammation.  While a healthy gut absorbs essential vitamins and minerals that keep your skin looking vibrant. Fiber, in particular, supports gut...

One of the big trends in recent years has been a push for minimalist makeup.  Bare skin is everywhere! I don’t know about you, but I love the minimal makeup look, and it is even more fabulous if you have dewy, radiant skin. Of course, topically taking good care of your skin is important. From exfoliation, to cleansing, treating with serums to moisturizing. Each step is key for creating a radiant, healthy glow.  But what you consume also has an impact on the overall look and health of your skin. Since I get the question, “What kind of supplements do you...

One of the biggest questions that both I have received over the years is–What Sunscreen is Safe?!   On one hand, you want to manage the potential damage that the sun can cause from prolonged exposure.  But you also don’t want to harm your health with chemical-filled sunscreens that are supposed to protect you!Recently Stanford professor and podcaster, Andrew Huberman, PhD, recently said in an interview: “I am as scared of sunscreen as I am about melanoma. Some of the things in sunscreen are really spooky…I don’t like what I see in most sunscreens because when you look at the compounds,...

Although you often hear people using the words 'hydrating' and 'moisturizing' interchangeably--you might be surprised to know that they are actually two different functions. And if your skin has a tendency to be dry--you will definitely want to use products for each purpose. Skincare products that are 'Hydrating' actually attract water to the outer layer of the skin. This is why it is important to apply hydrating products, like Hyaluronic Acid Serums to a face that is damp. The hydrating serums can bring the water to the skin.  On the other hand, products that are Moisturizing help to keep that...