Your Sleeping Beauty. Not just a fairy tale

Sleeping Beauty was onto something. Although we are all aware of the effects of a poor night’s sleep—poor concentration, irritability, foggy fatigue—too little sleep also reeks havoc on your skin. Dark circles, eye bags, fine lines and wrinkles? Even the best topical products can’t reverse signs of aging like a good night of shut-eye can….

Better to Fake than Bake? Self Tanner Safety

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Sitting in the sun may bronze your skin, but any tan caused by the sun signals skin damage. “A tan is really a sign that one of your body’s defense mechanisms is at work,” says Dr. Jennifer Herrmann. “Your skin cells are smart, and when they recognize harmful ultraviolet rays, they produce color to help…

Snack your way to Sun Protection

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Sure, you slather sunscreen from head-to-toe at the beach and are known for your monstrous sun hat. But, external protection from damaging UV rays might not be enough under our intense so-Cal rays. It turns out that certain foods can also boost sun protection from the inside-out. Here are our favorites. Tomatoes These fresh summer…

Is my neck aging me?

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You diligently cleanse, moisturize, apply reparative serums and of course sunscreen every day to your face. But, what about your neck? It’s an area all too often neglected and unfortunately, one of the first signs to show age because of its more delicate skin. Don’t let your neck give away your true age. Here are…

All About Eyes

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Eyes tell us so much about someone’s mood, confidence, and age. If your eyes look youthful, people notice. So how do you keep this feature fresh? We’ve got you covered with our 5-step approach. Step 1. Reboot—The skin surrounding your eyes is delicate. As we age, collagen in this area breaks down fastest, leading to…

Look Young but not Done

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Want to refresh your look without losing your identity? Just like makeup, cosmetic surgical procedures should enhance your natural beauty, not re-create or hide it. We asked our own Dr. Ron Moy, a facial plastic surgeon and dermatologist about how to achieve the most natural looking facelift. Here a some of his tips. Communicate your goals. When…

5 Wrinkle Causing Habits to Ditch!

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Wearing sunscreen on sunny days only: There is nothing that ages us more than UV damage from the sun. Although many of us reach for the SPF before heading to the beach, it’s so important to get in the habit of using a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day, especially on your face. Pick a sunscreen that…

Am I too young for a cosmetic procedure?

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If you’re in your 20s, have you wondered, “Am I too young to consider a cosmetic procedure?” Honestly, probably not. As we learn more about cosmetic injectables, we are gaining insight on how these products and procedures can actually help to prevent the signs of aging. Yes, starting cosmetics early allows us to “prejuvenate” or…

Byrdie Beauty

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“This is the Regeneo Facial, an age-rewinding, skin-resurfacing treatment that promises to revert even the dullest, most weathered and uneven complexions to a bright and youthful state. Offered by the celeb-frequented practice Moy, Fincher, Chipps Dermatology in Beverly Hills, it’s essentially a version of the Kardashian-endorsed “vampire facial.” Read more

Can My Smartphone or Laptop Be Causing This Rash?

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We’re addicted to modern technology and for good reason: it simplifies our lives! But, modern devices can cause skin problems in some. Follow these 4 simple steps and be both skin and tech-savvy! Cell Phones and Acne: Cells phones are life-lines, but they are anything but clean. We can’t help but touch everything, and bacteria…