Does “natural” skincare work? Phrases like “natural skincare” and “clean beauty” are listed on all sorts of skincare packaging—but the truth is we can’t make any assumptions based on these promises. First, it’s important to understand there is no standardized, FDA-approved definition of “natural.” Second, just because a product is made up of all-natural ingredients …
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Unfortunately, many men begin to lose their hair as early as their 20s. As a man, hair loss can be a serious detriment to your confidence, even changing the way you perceive yourself. You may have considered a hair transplant procedure, but are unwilling to risk having a linear scar on the back of your …
Read MoreMore patients in their 40s and 50s are seeking out facelifts. This phenomenon received media attention after Sonja Morgan of The Real Housewives of New York City underwent a deep plane facelift to correct relatively minor jowls and wrinkles. While her openness about the procedure got people’s attention, the results were also noteworthy—both natural-looking and …
Read MoreMaintaining healthy, smooth skin involves a paradox: you need to avoid certain bacteria, but you also need to support your skin’s healthy, natural microbiome. Our cultural standard of hygiene would tell us otherwise, with daily showers, abrasive soaps, and even antibiotics that affect bacteria throughout our bodies, bad and good. But a diversity of good …
Read MoreYes you can get a second facelift! A secondary rhytidectomy is almost always an option providing your overall health is favorable enough to undergo surgery. While patients who have undergone a facelift will generally look younger than if they had not had the procedure, they may wish to have a second facelift to address continued and …
Read MoreThe fashion and beauty world is anything but stagnant. New trends are emerging all the time and, over the course of the 2010s, there were significant changes in how we think about cosmetics, skincare, and personal style. Now that we’re entering the 2020s, it’s a good time to reflect on the biggest beauty trends of …
Read MoreBeing in your 30s comes with a lot of perks. It’s the time of life when many a career takes off, some of us add “mom” (or “dad”) to our resumes, and, in any case, we feel like we’re coming into our own. Heck, you can even run for president once you hit 35! All …
Read MoreIf you ask most 35+ year olds what they wished they had done differently for their skin when they were younger, chances are you’ll get an earful. When young, many of us enjoy skin that looks relatively fresh regardless of our habits and tend to favor convenience over our future appearance. But the truth is, …
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