Natural + Holistic

Over the years, the number one question my patients ask, above all else, is how they can look better naturally. As both a board-certified dermatologist and a certified yoga instructor with deeply rooted Ayurvedic values, the emphasis on “natural” is not lost on me. Read more

Nutritionists and skin pros alike extol the benefits of coconut oil for both your inner health and skin. But what kind of coconut oil should you be using? Read more

The beauty world often careens from one extreme to another. This is particularly striking these days in the “natural vs. clinical” beauty product debate: it can seem as though you have to make a choice between mixing your own SPF in your kitchen or using products that feature human stem cells. Read more

The modern lip, so red (like Taylor) and so big (like Kylie), brings a catch 22. You want a bright, bold, statement look, but most lipsticks are drying and chemical-filled—so much so that they can actually contribute to aging. 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 why we like it. Read more

I have to admit that my knees tremble at the sight of anything resembling a needle in any shape, color or form. In other words, I may not be the most suited patient to try New York City cosmetic acupuncturist Shellie Goldstein‘s AcuFacial—or so I thought. Read more

Almost everyone has a tempestuous relationship with carbohydrates. Some people’s eyes glaze over in reminiscent bliss. Others save their carb allowance for an indulgent Sunday, while a select few simply run away screaming. Read more

These days traditional Hindu ayurvedic practices carry a lot of clout among the legions of DIY natural beauty lovers. But, unless you’re penning or perusing beauty blogs all day, you may have missed the memo on the miraculous at-home ayurvedic remedy to banish morning breath: Read more

Think of it as a key part of the mystical wellness trend: crystals, Kundalini, and dust—moon dust. Amanda Chantal Bacon’s super-successful LA-based brand of milks, dusts, and juices has been covered by W Magazine, Vogue, and has also appeared all over Goop (yes, Gwyn loves the dusts). Read more

If you haven’t heard already, there’s a new superfood to track: Moringa. And it’s not only being coined as a new superfood, but as a super skincare savior as well. Read more

Exercising, and therefore sweating, is an almost daily necessity. But there’s no reason to sacrifice your skin during spin, or yoga, or stand-up paddleboard yoga (yes, that’s a thing). Read more

Maybe you’re familiar with Manhattanhenge? It’s a summer tradition in New York, when the sunset aligns with the grid of Manhattan’s streets (sorry, you just missed it). Read more