Skincare

At Charlotte’s Book, our job is to stay at the forefront of new products, buzzy ingredients, and trends. We give our honest opinions on all things beauty, and share what’s worth the hype (and what’s not). Read more

Every once in awhile, a particular ingredient (edible or otherwise) gets a ton of press and starts appearing in everything from drinks to lotions. Why? Read more

At Charlotte’s Book, our job is to stay at the forefront of new products, buzzy ingredients, and trends. We always make sure to give our honest POVs on all things beauty, and share what’s worth the hype (and what’s not). Read more

As a dermatologist, my priority is the safety and comfort of my patients. That means I’m always on the lookout for new technologies and techniques that provide a more comfortable treatment experience. Read more

You’ve probably read a few things about how New York City tap water is the best in the nation—that may be true, but there are still tons of trace chemicals and bizarre compounds that can do a number on your pretty face. Read more

Spoiler alert: I didn’t end up with flawless French-girl skin (I know, bummer). Au contraire, I’m currently nursing a nasty cheek breakout. So, I won’t lie and tell you these products are the answer to all your skin woes. Read more

These days, a record number of people are opting for lip enhancement procedures. In fact, lip augmentation is the second-fastest growing cosmetic procedure in the US, ahead of even breast augmentation. Read more

As often as possible, my husband and I take these crazy 72-hour international trips. We have small children and don’t like to leave them for very long, but we still love to travel. Read more

I’m a big believer that a happy gut means better overall health, including skin health. Just like the skin, the gut has its own unique microbiome (the microorganisms in a particular environment), and if the microbiome gets disrupted, there are consequences not just for the digestive system, but for other organs as well. Read more

With so many kinds of specialized doctors out there, lots of people forego regular visits to a dermatologist, opting to go only if something is seriously wrong. Read more

In our line of work, we try a lot of products. That means we know what we love and why. I’d Buy It Again is a quick and dirty way to tell you about something we’ve tried and all the reasons we love it. Read more

No doubt you’ve heard of jade rolling, but what about gua sha? It’s like jade rolling’s older, more intense sister. An ancient Chinese healing technique—even older than acupuncture—gua sha roughly translates to “scraping.” It involves using a small, smooth stone scraping tool against the skin to massage and stimulate muscles and tissues. Read more