Natural + Holistic

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

Farm-to-table is great and all, but farm-to-face? That’s something we can definitely get behind.

Using cutting-edge science in combination with the healing powers of ingredients found in nature to create skincare products? Read more

Every skincare lover is constantly on the quest for the new hydrating, skin-revitalizing product. One product that’s recently piqued a lot of interest is as ancient as it is new. Read more

While cosmetic injectables are as popular as ever, there are holistic facial rejuvenation alternatives out there too, and we get a lot of questions on cosmetic acupuncture in particular. Read more

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