If you've noticed dark spots on your skin and you're looking to get rid of them, you need to be aware that all discoloration is not the same, and that you can actually make some discoloration worse if you treat it with the wrong modality. We talk to renowned dermatologist, Dr. Dennis Gross, about the different causes of the hyperpigmentation – a broad term used to describe skin that has been discolored or darkened due to an array of factors, including sun damage, acne scarring or inflammation an...
Oct 13, 2020•42 min
Beauty isn’t ONLY Skin Deep. Happiness and peace are big contributors to beauty as you either radiate vibrant energy - or not. No amount of skin care products can hide fatigue, anxiety and fear. If we want to look our best - we have to feel our best. That means we have to incorporate our entire wellbeing in our self-care and beauty regime. It means looking at our anxiety, healing our traumas, learning how to release things in our life that are draining our energy and putting better boundaries in...
Oct 06, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Sagging skin can prematurely age us, especially around the eyes. But out of necessity, one woman created a product that won't allow age or genetics to dictate how you look and feel. We talk to Contours RX founder and CEO, Britain Todd, about Lids By Design, her "push-up bra for the eyelids. These cosmetic strips were developed to temporarily uplift the appearance of eyelids, and are especially helpful for those who experience moderate hooding and desire the temporary look of a casual lift or mod...
Sep 29, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 102
If your skincare routine is more complicated than a fishtail French braid (or takes even one tenth of the tie to complete), you’re definitely overdoing it and may even be doing more harm than good. According to Dr. Heather Rogers, a board-certified dermatologist, you only need five products to effectively prevent damage, increase cell turnover and slow the aging process. She breaks down the only 5 items you need in a skincare routine, and shares her favorite products. We say it’s great advice fo...
Sep 22, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 101
If you’ve started to notice changes in your skin or even mood, there’s a chance your hormones are to blame. While there is no specialized field specifically dedicated to ”hormonal dermatology”, Dr. Zenovia has taken a keen interest in the area. We talk to the board-certified dermatologist about everything from how to identify hormonal acne to the relationship between estrogen and collagen. She also felt that there has always been a market white space in products that effectively address internal...
Sep 15, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 100
When we think of plastic surgery, there can be immediate connotations, positive or negative, that come to our minds: our favorite celebrities, our guilty-pleasure reality TV shows, or even our friends and families who have had procedures. There tends to be an air of negativity around plastic surgery: assumptions about people’s motivations, and judgments about before and after transformations, can make plastic surgery feel like a taboo topic. We talk to Dr. Chloe Carmichael about how plastic surg...
Sep 08, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Not so fun fact: we spend over 1/2 our lives in front of screens and that endless screen time could trigger more than FOMO - it could be be aging you. But one company, Goodhabit, is pioneering the movement in defending your skin against artificial blue light and modern day skin stressors. According to Jeniece Trizzino, the VP of product Development, spending one hour in front of our computers is the same as spending 15 minutes in the sun - UNPROTECTED She says that all of our digital screens (me...
Sep 01, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 98
The beauty industry takes in almost 50 billion dollars a year, and that’s in the U.S. alone. With promises of more youthful, firmer and brighter skin, it’s no wonder we flock to buy the latest products and seek out the buzziest new ingredients. But according the Dr. Heather Rogers, you may have been duped – and she’s not afraid to tell you why. We’ll talk about why using multiple products can actual be harmful, and why expensive doesn’t always equal results. She’ll also share the best way to get...
Aug 25, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 97
A team of stem-cell scientists may have discovered the molecule to help not only prevent but also reverse inflammation in our cells that leads to aging. Drs. Ben Van Handel PhD and Amir Nobakht MD, MBA met in the stem cell biology labs at USC. Their orthopedic research was focused on reducing "inflammaging" (inflammation + aging) and increasing the functionality of stem cells in our joints, thereby re-growing cartilage. This mission led them to develop HX-1, a molecule that shields stem cells fr...
Aug 18, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 98
When it comes to a whiter smile, there are unlimited options that claim to work – from strips, to trays, to toothpaste. We talk to Amber's own dentist, Pamela Hunte, about the various methods for whitening both in-home and in-office, and what realistic results we can except from each. She'll also discuss bonding, veneers, and even share an ineffective product that you probably have in your medicine cabinet.
Aug 11, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Delivered Microneedling is one of the most exciting and versatile technologies on the market today – it jumpstarts collagen production, smooths out fine lines and wrinkles, improves skin quality, and reduces scars and stretch marks, and can be used on any skin type for texture, pores, scars, and skin tightening anywhere on the body. Microneedling uses a special device with needles to create tiny channels in the skin to trigger its natural wound healing capabilities, n...
Aug 04, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Breast size, shape and proportion play a unique role in every woman’s self-perception, sense of physical balance, femininity, and confidence. Pregnancy, weight gain and loss, heredity, or advancing age can predispose to loss of breast volume, projection and position. We talk to Dr. Adam Kolker about how a breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, can restore a more youthful, perky, attractive shape, proportion and balance to the breasts. We also dive into the differences in implant types (saline v...
Jul 28, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 93
What will beauty look like in a post pandemic world? Is it safe to finally get our roots done? And WTF is a pedi bubble?!? Faith Xue, Editorial Director of Byrdie, gives us her first-hand, unbiased expert opinion on what the beauty industry will look like post-Covid. She also gives tea on the best classes she took in quarantine, Amazon's best-kept secret (attention fashionistas!) and why this may be the end of Sephora as we know it.
Jul 21, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Until recently, the only way to reduce skin laxity—such as jowls and drooping cheeks—was through a surgical face lift or mini-lift. While injectables can restore lost volume, they cannot remove loose skin, and so a new type of procedure has been developed to fill in the gap between noninvasive facial rejuvenation and facelift surgery: The "thread lift." While there are three types of threads used, they all involve the use of temporary sutures inserted under the skin, to pull the skin back slight...
Jul 14, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Up to 90% of skin aging is due to the effects of the sun, but what if we could stop that damage – even after a burn occurs? We talk to Dr. James Beckman, founder of the Theraderm Skin Renewal System , who says his line can reverse UV damage that has already happened to skin throughout the day - whether you used sunscreen or not. Theraderm incorporates a patent-pending formulation that is currently being proved in a bio-engineering university study to prevent most permanent sun-related damage whe...
Jul 07, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Currently, the most popular and effective non-invasive, skin tightening device on the market, Ulthera uses ultrasound energy to tighten not only the superficial layers of the skin but also some of the soft tissue beneath them. It’s also the only FDA-approved non-invasive treatment for skin lifting. The treatment takes about an hour and a half, and its effect lasts up to two years. We talk to Raechel Lowe, a licensed aesthetician with an extensive medical background who is renowned for her role a...
Jun 30, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 89
We’ve ALL been living in loungewear and now that offices are reopening – it’s time to shed the sweats and get serious about or summer style. So WTF are we going to do to transition from our WFH Style? Our guest, Sheb Can, is a VIP Digital Stylist for Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. She shares her expert tips on how to wear summer silks, hide the quarantine 15, and also make your loungewear look more luxe.
Jun 23, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 88
With most job interviews being held virtually, we've put even more attention on our faces. Compound that with the fact that we can't go to the gym or hair and nail salons, and it's no surprise that people say they are feeling older than ever. We catch up with our beauty bestie, Dr. Jennifer Levine, for tips to help you elevate your appearance and give you an edge over your competition.
Jun 16, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 87
As states begin to reopen, what will the effects of coronavirus be on the field of cosmetic surgery and dermatology? Will botox and fillers seem faux pas? And has telemedicine forever changed the way practices handle waiting rooms? We talk to board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Johnny Franco, about what the new world of cosmetic surgery will look like in the post-coronavirus world.
Jun 09, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 86
If your pandemic routine hasn’t been panning out, we’ve got a no-fail plan for you. From how to incorporate better eating habits, to improving sleep hygiene, Dr. Mimi Secor shares her pandemic plan to get your mind and body back on track. She shares simple tips and tricks that you can do – in small steps – to improve your physical and mental health. Remember, self-care is not selfish.
Jun 02, 2020•Season 1Ep. 85
