The winter season with the cold crisp air can be beautiful and in invigorating in many ways, but I admit I much prefer warmer sunnier weather over the cold winter months and every year, when the days start to get longer and the colder weather starts to give way to longer hours of daylight, and balmy warmth, my mood is elevated to near euphoria. If you are like me in that regard, before you get too excited and rush to spend more time outdoors, please keep in mind that the worst sunburns often happen in the spring. We all have cabin-fever, and on the first nice day we want to sprint out the door ..read more

  It's important to feed and nourish your skin from the inside, along with using the best ingredients on the outside. Everything you eat and drink has an effect on your skin, for better or for worse, and will complement your excellent skin care routine. Extreme winter temperatures can wreak havoc on your skin. The exposure to dry indoor heating, harsh outdoor weather, along with long hot showers that so many of us love in the cold winter months can leave our skin feeling dry, itchy, and dull and looking blotchy and older than its years.  To stave off the drying effects winter weather ..read more

New Year’s Detox and Resolutions This January I invite you to skip the resolutions and, instead, set a long term goal with baby steps to help you get there with ease and joy. Here’s what you need to know to set you up for healthy, beautiful skin this winter and all year round, including my favorite supplements and skincare ingredients. Start with a few simple things like making sure to remove all makeup before bed or starting your day with a slow deep breath and setting an intention to drink more water. To help your body help you look and feel your best and live your most energetic and fulfill ..read more

Retinol, a derivative of Vitamin A, has long been known to be a highly effective skincare ingredient with transformative effects on facial skin. However, its benefits for the body are equally noteworthy. Let's dive into the science of body retinol to understand its benefits and why it should be a part of your skincare routine. What is Retinol? Retinol is a derivative of Vitamin A, a crucial nutrient for maintaining healthy skin. It's a type of retinoid, a family of compounds related to Vitamin A, well-known for its potent anti-aging and skin-renewing properties. When applied to the skin, retin ..read more

I spend my days helping patients achieve healthy and radiant skin. But today, I want to talk about something that goes beyond skincare – something that touches the heart of humanity. Giving Tuesday is the perfect time for us to come together and make a positive impact on the world. This Giving Tuesday, November 28, I’ll be donating 10% of proceeds from online purchases of my Doris Day M.D. branded product to Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA), the largest non-profit funder of melanoma research. Here’s my guide with suggestions on how we can all contribute to the greater good this Giving Tuesday ..read more

Exfoliation is an essential part of your skincare routine because it helps remove dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. The frequency of exfoliation depends on your skin type and the specific exfoliation method you're using. Generally, exfoliating 1 to 3 times per week is a common recommendation. After exfoliating, it's important to follow up with a skincare routine that helps nourish, hydrate, and protect your skin. Important to note, exfoliating does not take the place of cleansing. Both are important steps in your skincare routine, but they serve different purposes and involve dist ..read more

When it comes to products and formulations, there are two main components: the active ingredients and the vehicle. The active ingredients are the main drivers of efficacy and when designing or testing a product that is the first consideration. The vehicle is the supporting ingredient, and while this can sound trivial, think of it as the car that is delivering the passenger. The car is the vehicle, and the passenger is the active ingredient. If you have a racecar, you risk crashing; think of that as irritancy. If you have a car that runs out of gas, the passenger will not arrive at its destinat ..read more

With pumpkin season upon us, now is the perfect time to explore the benefits of this versatile orange fruit. Not only can you enjoy the delightful flavors of pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin pies, but you can also harness its powerful properties to improve your diet and enhance your skin's health and radiance. Pumpkin: A Nutrient Rich Powerhouse for Your Body Pumpkin is not just a symbol of fall; it's a nutrition powerhouse that I incorporate into my diet and skincare routine as soon as it’s in season.  Here are some of the incredible health benefits it offers: 1. Rich in Antioxidants: Pu ..read more

Your skin is teeming with bugs, and I’m here to show you how that’s a good thing! We are learning more and more about the gut biome, but the skin microbiome is also a vital and complex community of microorganisms, consisting mostly of bacteria, that live on our skin's surface, that impact your health.  The skin biome plays a pivotal role in key skin functions like maintaining skin health, which affects everything from resistance to infection, control of skin disease like psoriasis and eczema, and defense against skin aging as well. Research indicates that the skin microbiome helps fend o ..read more

Determining whether the redness you’re seeing is due to rosacea or the change of season from summer to fall can be challenging without a proper evaluation by a dermatologist. Both rosacea and environmental factors can contribute to redness, and it's important to receive a definitive diagnosis from a dermatologist to guide appropriate treatment. ROSACEA Identifying whether you have rosacea involves recognizing its characteristic signs and symptoms. While the diagnosis should ultimately be made by a dermatologist, here are some common ways Rosacea presents: Persistent Facial Redness: Rosacea of ..read more