Supplements and Safety: What you need to know.
Supplements versus prescription drugs: which group is safer? It’s not surprising that instinct tells us supplements. After all, supplements are branded as “natural, holistic, and less toxic.” They come beautifully packaged, have celebrity backing, and are sold at Whole Foods. Medications, in contrast, are considered “chemicals,” risky and dangerous with side effects listed on double-sided…
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More than Cosmetic? Reducing Fat for Health
All Articles,Cosmetic Dermatology,Liposuction
Are you trying to lose weight? If so, you’re in good company. More than half of Americans are trying to shed pounds, which has fueled a multi-billion dollar weight loss industry. We’re constantly bombarded with the latest systems, supplements and breakthrough diets that promise the holy grail: quick and easy weight loss. But, weight loss…
Read More Renowned Dermatologist Dr. Ronald Moy On 3 Skincare Resolutions You Should Keep
“Because the world of beauty and grooming can oftentimes be an overwhelming one, we asked renowned Beverly Hills dermatologist of MFA Dermatology and founder of DNA Renewal, Dr. Ronald Moy, to chime in on the three skincare resolutions everyone must make this year – regardless of age, gender, and background.” Read more.
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Honestly, This $29 Kojic Acid Serum Will Brighten Up Your Winter Skin
“Remember when pore strips first surfaced? Happy teens graced television ads, peeling away a paper-like strip from their noses and marveling with delight at all the gunk that came out. For me, I’ve never truly experienced the happy-teen-in-a-pore-strip-commercial sensation: Usually, when I peel them away, my eyes water, I pause in between small tears to take…
Read More All The Differences Between A $2 Acne-Fighting Product & A $200 One
Acne,All Articles,In The Media
Refinery29, January 2018 “Maybe you navigate the nuanced world of skin care with ease, able to differentiate your essential oils from your plant extracts like an old pro, or maybe you still associate acne spot treatments with the goopy white stuff from the drugstore that bleached your pillowcases as a teenager and made your face smell faintly…
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Erbium Laser Resurfacing for the Face, Neck, Chest and Hands
All Articles,Cosmetic Dermatology
Want to even skin tone, smooth fine lines and improve overall texture? Consider a skin resurfacing treatment with either our CO2 or erbium laser. With our cooler weather, now is the perfect time for a skin resurfacing treatment because less of our skin is exposed to the sun (think safer healing), and your comfort is…
Read More Body Contouring Q&A with Dr. Lisa Chipps
All Articles,Body Contouring,Liposuction,Q&A
If you’re struggling with unwanted fat, there are options to slim and reshape your body. The skilled dermatological surgeons at Moy-Fincher-Chipps Facial Plastics/Dermatology in Beverly Hills can help. Body contouring can permanently eliminate pockets of stubborn fat that refuse to surrender to diet and exercise. While there are many different body-sculpting techniques available, the experts…
Read More Does dairy flare up your skin? Meet the new plant-based milk alternatives.
Part Two: Did you know that dairy may be worsening your acne? We’ve discussed why here, but it stems from a combination of hormones and proteins in milk that trigger both inflammation and oil production. Need some milk alternatives, beyond almond, coconut, cashew, or soy? Meet the new plant-based milk alternatives: 1. Unsweetened pea milk…
Read More What does ditching dairy do for your complexion?
Part One: As a teen with acne, did your parents offer encouraging words, gently reminding that it was “just a phase” you would grow out of? The problem is that acne often persists into adulthood, now more so than ever. While genetics, stress, and environmental factors may contribute, mounding evidence also points to dairy as…
Read More 5 Dermatologist-Approved Serums for a More Youthful-Looking Complexion
“Between identifying your skin’s needs and navigating the active ingredients lists on product labels, shopping for a serum can be a daunting task. Anyone who has ventured down the skincare aisle at Sephora can attest that this seemingly simple decision involves testing out dozens of products. Considering the steep price tag (not to mention the fact that you’re applying these directly…
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