Sun Care

As the saying goes, pictures speak louder than words—and this “How the Sun Sees You” video speaks volumes. Dermatologists have been warning us for years that unprotected sun exposure causes premature aging and skin cancer. Read more

We all have a list of skincare sins: those bad habits we’ve been trying to break for years. All of us except professional, licensed estheticians, that is. Read more

Summertime is an amazing time of year, but it isn’t always great on your skin. There’s the obvious increase in exposure to UV rays. Read more

Now that summer’s over and you’ve had your fair share of fun in the sun, here’s a wake up call: 1 in 5 Americans will be affected by skin cancer, and more than 3.5 million new cases in 2 million people are diagnosed annually. 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

The best reason to rock a summer hat? Not for fashion of course, but in the name of wrinkle prevention. And while a good scarf and chunky shades are a good start, these won’t be enough to combat the 50 shades of sun this summer promises.  Read more

I love copious amounts of sunshine but too much exposure to UV light raises the risks of eye diseases, which is why ophthalmologists often caution us about looking directly in the sun’s direction. Read more

Summer is officially in the horizon in NYC- we can feel it, and so can the rest of the world. And while I enjoy all of the sunshine I can get, it’s so vital we start thinking about sun protection. Read more

It’s hot, the sun is shining, I’m sweating, and my makeup is semi-melting: it’s time to switch things over to my summer skincare routine. Higher temperatures give skin a different texture, and higher moisture content from sweat or humidity can cause certain products to act differently. Read more

It should come as no surprise that I’m a fan of Drunk Elephant products. I spent the day at home with Tiffany Masterson, I wrote a glowing review of her Baby Facial peel (with the help of celebrity esthetician Jordana Mattioli), and I included the original Drunk Elephant Umbra in my summer skincare essentials. Read more

The snow is cute for five minutes. After that, it’s a disaster—for your commute and your skin. Thinking about leaving the house? Don’t forget to wear sunscreen! Read more

Diagnosing skin cancer has always been complicated: delays can cause major problems, but early detection can save lives. So where’s the technology we’ve all been waiting for that can “read” Read more