When it comes to battling gravityâs take down of my face, Iâm willing to fight back with currents, lasers, injections, microneedles, radio frequencies and probably the scalpel, eventually. Read more
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Should I Be Afraid Of Lip Fillers?
Lips have become the biggest thing in cosmetic enhancement: pun intended. Weâve evolved from âOh noâdonât make my lips look too largeâ to âI want Kylie lipsâ today. Read more

The Skin Issue That Ages You More Than Wrinkles
Before we dive into what makes you look old, let’s first talk about the pushback against wanting to look young. Over the last bunch of years, itâs become unpopularâ unfeminist, evenâ to voice a desire to maintain a youthful appearance. Read more

Discussing the orgasm gap. Plus, watch this hysterical video.
According to Wikipedia, âthe orgasm gap, or pleasure gap, is a social phenomenon referring to the general disparity between heterosexual men and women in terms of sexual satisfactionâmore specifically, the unequal frequency in the achievement of orgasm during sexual encounters.â
How many times do you truly orgasm during sex with your partner? Read more

I tried QWO, the newest cellulite treatment
From Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Lopez, Serena Williams to Gwyneth Paltrow âŠ. Women have cellulite. From the youngest to the oldest. Fit or unfit. Itâs a fact of female life. Read more

The Four Pillars Of Aging: What Actually Happens To Your Face As You Age
For anyone looking in the mirror on a daily basis (hey, beautiful), the first signs of aging are on the surface: darker undereye circles that seem somehow larger than the last time, a pair of lines between your eyebrows, an odd collection of extra skin and fat at the bottom of your jaw. Read more

Marriage. Condoms. Animal fats. The skinny on it all.
When I started dating again after my divorce, I went to buy condoms. It was horrifying. I felt like an embarrassed teenage boy. Read more

Our Favorite Last Minute Summer Cosmetic Treatments
Summer is just about here. Finally. Thank goodness. We all need it. Bad. We put together a quick cheat sheet on our team quick fix favorite summer treatments that you can actually go get right now! Â Read more

Girlfriends Guide to Sexual Health (And What Really Matters)
This is an excerpt from my Girlfriend’s Guide series that appears on, JustBobbi.com. Read the full Girlfriend’s Guide to Sexual Health here. Read more

Mommy Makeover: What Is It Exactly? Let’s Talk Breasts, Belly, And Thighs
Having a baby is one of the most wonderful experiences a woman can have. Given my own experiences with having children (I’m the mother of five), I can attest to the many joys of pregnancy, but also to some of its less desirable effects on our bodies. Read more

How CBD Radically Changed My #momlife – A True Story
When COVID hit, I had just had my baby. I just started a new business. And then the world changed. Both our husbands were let go from their jobs, my friend and I were running a startup, she was home-schooling her two daughters (ages 8 and 15), and I had a newborn. Read more

Body Contouring Revisited
As the post-COVID summer approaches, reader questions around body contouring have begun piling in. So, expect an âupliftâ in stories around the butt and the thighs, pun intended. Read more

Create an immunity force field. Here are the immune boosters you don’t know about yet…
During the current pandemic – now more than ever – we are all turning to immune-boosting supplements. That is a given. And we all know now that certain vitamins and minerals like vitamin D, Vitamin C, and Zinc are good for immunity, because they have all received a lot of attention in the press. Read more

Wine Prevents Dementia, But Scientists Aren’t Sure Why
We love a good study on aging and wine (or coffee). Mostly we love wine, but finding research that supports that love is always reassuring. Read more

My Spring Reading List: Get Off Your iPad and Start Reading A Book Again (yeah- a real book)
One major positive for me the last year was that I started reading books again. Not downloads on my iPad, or news apps, but real live paper books. Read more

Meet The Jones Road Oil Stick
Recently, we reported to you on the launch of Bobbi Brown’s newest venture, Jones Road. The concept: a âno makeupâ makeup line, which is why I immediately fell in love with it. Read more

What is sexual health really? The CDC and this top health expert explain everything.
Did 2020 have you feeling a little off? Without a dedicated office space, your days probably lacked a work-life balance. Maybe you were overwhelmed with parenting duties 24/7 â hello, virtual learning! Read more

Nourishing, Collagen-Boosting Lipstick That Doesn’t Settle Into Fine Lines
Ready to get dolled up like it’s 2019? Cause we are bursting at the seems to put on a little pick me up.
And in light of Valentine’s Day, even if it’s only self love in your future, getting prettied up makes you feel good. Read more

The Products I’m Using To Stay Sane (Other Than Wine)
Wow. Can you believe it â itâs nearly February 2021. Almost a year since we learned what COVID was and it changed our lives forever. Read more

The Brain Chemistry Behind “Just One Bite” And How To Beat It
You and dark chocolate have a long-standing love affair. Youâre seduced every night. Youâd like to be monogamous, but coconut ice cream calls you. Read more

The Top 4 Reasons Why You Are TAFT (Tired All the F*cking Time) and What To Do About It
If I had a dollar for every one of my clients who ticked the âlow energyâ box on their intake forms, well, Iâd have a lot of dollars. Read more

The sh!t that’s wasting your time, plus other life lessons from our favorite entrepreneurs
2020 has been an insanely crazy year, even crazier than my 2019, you remember that story right? And now that itâs nearly over and we are in another quasi lockdown, itâs given me even more time to reflect. Read more

The best thing we bought online this year was…
After being cooped up in 2020, I think we all became a bit obsessed with online shopping. Whether it was clothes, home workout gear, a new favorite beauty mask, or some other discovery. Read more

Why Coffee Impacts Women Differently (Hint: Hormones)
As a Brit it wasnât until meeting my American husband that I discovered the buzz-inducing delight of a hot cup of joe. I had dalliances with varying forms of coffee in my twenties, but mostly the Mocha Choca Frappuccino kind (aka dessert in a cup), that bore little or no resemblance to the black-as-hell morning elixir that became the lifeblood of my thirties. Read more

Easy two ingredient cocktails to get you through the weirdest holiday season ever.
Is it really about to be Christmas and New Year’s already? Is it really about to be another lockdown? Well, here are my easiest and healthiest ways to make it through the holidays – Read more

The “Everyone For Under $100” Gift Guide
As I sit down to write this gift guide, I can’t even believe it’s about to be the holidays. 2020 – WTF! In light of this crazy year, I think everyone needs a bit of gift giving. Read more

The Acts of Mid-Life Crisis (paraphrased from an expert)
During my separation and divorce, I did a lot of research on the signs of the male mid-life crisis. I had seen all the classic movies: Read more

Why you need Bobbi Brown’s “no makeup” Miracle Balm by Jones Road
This past month, one of my girl crushes, Bobbi Brown, launched a new âno makeupâ makeup line. It’s called Jones Road. Read more

A manâs POV: Dating in my 40s vs. dating in my 20s
If you clicked into this story, you only want the juicy parts right? A maleâs point of view of what itâs like dating in your 40âs. Read more

I Spent COVID With A Vagina Trainer, AKA Elvie
The vagina is like an intricate snowflake in all of its unique perfectness: each one is an original work of natureâs art. It is the most wondrous, magnificent feature of the female body, or any body for that matter. Read more

5 Lessons I Learned From Dating After A Divorce
I finally got the courage to start dating about 6 months after I separated from my husband.
We hadnât filed for divorce yet ⊠but I knew I needed to get out in the dating world. Read more

When your friendâs hubbie is cheating…
One of the things that hit me really hard from my separation and subsequent divorce was that a very good friend of mine knew about my husbandâs affair. Read more

How To Spot Fake Before & After Photos
Have you ever purchased a really expensive handbag and then found one that looks almost exactly the same for a fraction of the price? What about buying an expensive handbag on a deep discount only to realize later that itâs not authentic? Read more

The 15-year itch: Separation and divorce from a manâs POV`
The 40-year-old Virgin came out in 2005, 15 years ago… feel old yet? I was 26 at the time. I recall this movie was hilarious. Read more

This Is How I Finally Lost My COVID Weight
Just like everyone else on the planet, COVID has not been great for my weight. I spent March, April, and May on an eating and drinking lockdown induced binge-fest. Read more

A Follow Up on Divorce: Ramblings From Last Weekâs Post
Wow. I am speechless at the response from last week’s post on divorce after 40. I received mountains of emails, texts, and DMâs not only from people I know, but more importantly, from many women whom I have never met. Read more

So I tried being a vegetarian…
I’ll confess:Â I’m a meat eater. I love a good pork belly, but IÂ consider myself very healthyâI normally eat along the lines of Paleo, and I rarâely, if ever, eat processed foods. Read more

And We’re Back: Divorce, Affairs, and Friedrich Nietzsche
Itâs been well over a year since I posted on my beloved website: A website that was created to share real, honest information and expert advice on aging, fitness, wellness, any subject that I couldn’t find real and not overly editorialized information on, especially in the bottomless pit of the internet. Read more

Practically Fasting: How To Look And Feel Good Without Counting Calories
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for shortcuts to good health, beautiful skin, and more energy. But you’re sick of counting calories, weighing your food, and applying pricey creams all with the hopes of youth, beauty, and chiseled abs. Read more

I Tried Top French Skincare Line BioRecept For A Month And Here Are The Results
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

Are Jade Rollers Legit? We Polled Our Experts.
Youâve definitely seen them all over Instagram. Everyone from beauty influencers to A-list celebs have taken to their Insta accounts to rave about jade rollers. Read more

My Beauty File: Pam Wolf of The Parlor NYC
Pam Wolf is the founder of The Parlor NYC, the first and only collaborative community club for best-in-class beauty and wellness experts and their clientele. Read more

Cosmetic Acupuncture: How Does It Really Work?
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

IV Vitamin Therapy: Are The Beauty Benefits Real? Our Experts Weigh In
They’re being administered in specialty spas and roving âhangover revivalâ buses throughout the nation. IV vitamin drips are what they sound like: intravenous cocktails of customized vitamins. Read more

Frosé All Day? Sip On These Healthier Summer Drinks Instead
FrosĂ© all day? It’s a “no way” from me, unfortunately. While this summer’s most Instagrammable beverage is certainly delicious, its high sugar content (even before adding extra sugar, which most recipes do) and the fact it’s unlikely to be organic makes it a bad choice for the health-conscious among us. But all is not lost! Read more

Botox In All The Wrong Places: What You Should Know Before Getting Injected
Itâs so common for first-time Botox patients to not know where exactly the most effective Botox injection sites are. What are the best injection spots for your fine lines? Read more

Hormone Health 101 + My Favorite Hormone Health Supplements
To start off, what exactly are hormones? Well, they’re biological compounds that act as chemical messengers in the body. They essentially act as the âmaster switchesâ of the body, controlling everything from hunger, metabolism, and energy to emotions, mood, and reproduction. Read more

What Weâre Reading: The Body Part You Shouldn’t Dry Brush, Natural Deodorants That Actually Work, Derm-Approved Sunscreens, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Collagen-Boosting Foods, Plus Our Favorite Collagen-Supporting Supplements
The foundation of youthful skin hinges upon one key factor: collagen. It’s what gives elasticity, firmness, resiliency, and suppleness to the skin, which is the bodyâs largest organ. Read more

What We’re Reading: The Next Addition To Kylie Skin, Nutritionist-Approved Summer Cocktails, Electrolyte Vs. Regular Water, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Ask Charlotte: How Safe Is Cosmetic Surgery?
A reader asked us about the risks and potential complications of cosmetic surgery. This is, of course, a complex question that deserves a nuanced, thoughtful answer. Read more

Beauty Products We Love â May Edition
At Charlotteâs 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 whatâs worth the hype (and whatâs not). Read more

The 25 and Done Method: How It Changed My Fitness Routine (And My Life)
Last summer, my life came to an abrupt halt. I thought I had it all â a dream job in New York City, an amazing boyfriend who loved traveling as much as I did, a sun-drenched apartment on the Upper East Side, and the quintessential NYC life so many dream of. Read more

Letâs Get Lippy: Safe and Permanent Lip Augmentation Through Plastic Surgery
If youâve ever had lip injections, you know it takes a certain fortitude to get through it. The process is painful, the results are temporary, and not all injections are created equal. Read more

Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent?
Who wants to spend their summer worrying about body hair every day? Waxing and shaving can be tedious, we get it. Â A lot of people look to laser hair removal as an option. Â Read more

What We’re Reading: Derm-Approved Skincare On Amazon, The Ultimate Guide To Sunscreen, Dermaplanning 101, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

My Beauty File: Nicci Levy, Founder & CEO of Alchemy 43
Nicci Levy, founder and CEO of Alchemy 43, got the idea for an injectables beauty bar during her time as business development manager for Allergan, the maker of Botox, in Beverly Hills. Read more

Beauty Products We Love â April Edition
At Charlotteâs 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 whatâs worth the hype (and whatâs not). Read more

Let There Be Light (And Laser): We Tried Clear + Brilliant
My skin may be young (I’m 24 years old), but that doesnât mean it’s problem-free. From adolescent acne and eczema to now adult acne, hyperpigmentation, scarring, and reoccurring blemishes, my list of skincare concerns is a long one. Read more

Breast Lifts: What They Can (And Can’t) Do For You
For women who want to improve the shape, size, and position of their breasts, breast implants are often seen as the only solution. Read more

What We’re Reading: Bobbi Brown’s New Beauty Supplement Line, How To Make A Bikini Wax Less Painful, Spring Makeup, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Beauty Products We Love â March Edition
At Charlotteâs 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 whatâs worth the hype (and whatâs not). Read more

Ingredient Check: Adaptogens Are Showing Up Everywhere
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

What We’re Reading: Body Positivity Vs. Body Neutrality, Journaling Prompts For Next-Level Relationships, Retinol Q&A, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

The High Cost Of “Free” Silicone
These days, you can find silicone almost anywhere, from the hot pads used for cooking to the industrial lubricants used in construction. Silicone is versatile and ubiquitous, but there’s one place it doesn’t belong: Read more

What We’re Reading: A Complete Guide To Tummy Tucks, Vintner’s Daughter Releases A Second Product, Vagina Facials, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Not Eating Meat? Here’s Your Protein Solution
Many have chosen a meat free diet, or a diet that contains smaller amounts of animal products for a variety of reasonsâwhether for health, or the well-being of animals and our planet, or something completely different, it seems that more and more are adopting a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. Read more

What We’re Reading: Skincare Products Worth Splurging On This Month, The Subtle Alternative To Lip Fillers, Butt Masks, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

As Seen In SWAAY: From Banking to Wellness, This Entrepreneur Is Bringing You A Sports Drink To Rival The Best
Most people wouldn’t guess that prior to Charlotte’s Book, founder Robin Shobin worked at J.P. Morgan for 14 years. As a self-proclaimed health and wellness junkie, however, Robin saw the glaring need for a resource that people could go to for up-to-date research on all things beauty, health, and wellness. Read more

What We’re Reading: Marie Kondo’s Favorite Beauty Products, Arm-Toning Exercises That Aren’t Push-Ups, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Are You “Marie Kondo-ing” Yet?
If you have access to the internet or binge-watch Netflix (who doesn’t), chances are you’ve heard of Marie Kondo, the empress of tidying up. Read more

Cosmetic Dermatology For Transgender Patients
Transgender people were born with anatomy that doesnât align with their identity and physical vision for themselves. All people benefit from presenting themselves in the most healthy and best way possible â when their outer appearance matches with how they feel on the inside â and non-invasive aesthetic treatments can help support that transition and enhance confidence. Read more

What We’re Reading: The Ultimate Guide To Makeup Primers, Ella Mai’s Skincare Routine, Tuning Fork Facials, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Neck Rejuvenation Treatments That Get Rid Of Double Chins, Saggy Skin, And Other Signs Of Aging
When patients of mine notice signs of aging, the neck is one of the most common areas of concern. Whether itâs a double chin, sagging skin, horizontal wrinkles and creases, vertical muscle bands, or hanging excess skin (aka a âturkey neckâ), many people see signs of aging in the neck area. Read more

My Beauty File: Maya Crothers, Founder of CIRCCELL Skincare
In what she calls her “second act,” Maya Crothers developed her own skincare line after retiring from corporate America in her early 40s and moving to the small mountain town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Read more

Labiaplasty: What It Is, What It Can Do, And Why It’s So Popular
In recent years, vaginal rejuvenation procedures have been rising in popularity. Whether for medical reasons, purely aesthetic reasons, or something in between, many women turn to surgery for vaginal improvements. Read more

What We’re Reading: The Best NYC Facials, A Beginner’s Guide To Fillers, Skincare Trends To Watch, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Model Trainer Heather Marr’s Guide To Building 6-Pack Abs

What We’re Reading: How To Get Rid Of Dark Spots, The Important Skincare Step You’re Skipping, The Best Ways To Detox In 2019, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

What We’re Reading: The Best Face Wash For Each Skin Type, 2019 Beauty Trend Predictions, Nutritionist-Approved Carbs, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

What We’re Reading: The Best pH-Balanced Skincare Products, Diet Tips From French Women, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Beauty Products We Love This Month – December Edition
At Charlotteâs 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

Why I Use A Cannula Needle When I Inject Restylane Lyft, A Hyaluronic Acid-Based Filler
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

4 Ways To Counteract The Harsh Effects Of Tap Water
You’ve probably read a few things about how New York City tap water is the best in the nationâthat 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

What We’re Reading: The Most Googled Beauty Questions Of 2018, All About Ceramides, How To Master The Classic Red Lip, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

What We’re Reading: The Risks Of Vaginal Lightening, Getting Rid Of Hormonal Acne, The Skincare Benefits Of Goat Milk, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

What Can You Do About Fine Lines Around The Lips? We Asked Our Experts.
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

What We’re Reading: A Guide To Gray Hair, How Orgasms Lead To Better Skin, What Non-Comedogenic Really Means, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

What We’re Reading: Acne Treatment Products Dermatologists Love, A Hydrating Face Powder, Gut Shots, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

How Your Gut Health Is Linked To Rosacea
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

How To Find The Best Dermatologist For You: It’s Not Just About Credentials (Although That Is Key!)
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

Food Bullying: How I Learned To Deal With It, And How You Can Too
Many years ago, long before gluten was a buzzword, I was diagnosed as âgluten intolerant.â
As soon as I followed the prescribed diet, my life changed. Read more

What We’re Reading: The Best Clean Beauty Ingredients, Winter Skincare Tips, A Guide To Rosehip Oil, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Meet HALO Sport: The Only Sports Drink Worth Having After A Workout
We’re knee-deep in the wellness era, and the beauty industry isn’t far behind. As more and more consumers shift their focus from superficial beauty to beauty from within, brands are stepping up to meet the demand for products that make people feel good on the inside. Read more

Too Much Botox: The Telltale Signs Of Over-Injection
We’ve all seen photos of celebs who disappear from the public eye for a little bit, only to reemerge looking like a whole new person. Read more

What We’re Reading: Anti-Aging Guide For Lips, How To Naturally Curb Your Appetite, The Truth About Parabens, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Secrets to Younger Looking Hands: Q&A With Celebrity Manicurist Deborah Lippmann
Just like your face, your hands are at high risk of skin damage due to environmental factors like sun exposure, free radicals, and airborne allergens. Read more

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

What We’re Reading: What’s In Bella Hadid’s Fridge, How To Cure A Sugar Hangover, What A Fraxel Laser Does, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

What Kind Of Milk Should I Be Drinking?
The nutrition world is flooded with opposing recommendations, making it confusing for clients and consumers to make informed choices about food. Eat this. Donât eat that. Read more

All About Facial Gua Sha, Jade Rolling’s More Intense Older Sister
No doubt youâve heard of jade rolling, but what about gua sha? Itâs like jade rollingâs older, more intense sister. An ancient Chinese healing techniqueâeven older than acupunctureâgua sha roughly translates to âscraping.â It involves using a small, smooth stone scraping tool against the skin to massage and stimulate muscles and tissues. Read more

What We’re Reading: Derm-Approved Lip Balms, What Really Happens In A Plastic Surgeon’s Office, The Best Anti-Aging Foods For Women, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Flatten Your Belly With Bobbi Brown’s New Detox Powder. Meet De-Bloat From Evolution_18.
You’re still recovering from indulgent summer parties, barbecues, and dinners (Have you read my guide on How To Lose Your Summer Wine Weight?). Read more

Breast Lift, Implants, Or Both: Which Is Right For You?
If you’re not quite happy with the way your breasts look, there are many cosmetic options out there that will help you look and feel your best. Read more

My North Star: How I Built Vintnerâs Daughter, A Successful One-Product Skincare Brand
If thereâs one thing I know, itâs that youâll never find success if you donât identify and tirelessly follow your North Star. Maybe your North Star is making a billion dollars. Read more

What We’re Reading: Dry Vs. Dehydrated Skin, The Great Bra Debate, Fall Skincare Tips From Chrissy Teigen’s Facialist, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Model Trainer Heather Marr’s Best Nutrition Tips For Getting Your Pre-Summer Body Back
Rosé, burgers, even delicious fruit smoothies (filled with calories!) all take a toll on your end-of-summer body. Read more

What We’re Reading: The Ultimate Facial Hair Removal Guide, Drugstore Skincare That Actually Works, Foods That Cause Oily Skin, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

I’d Buy It Again: KosĂ„s Tinted Face Oil
As a makeup artist, I know skin: dry, oily, sensitive, “normal” (whatever that means) and everything in between. Working with a variety of faces of all different skin types, textures, and tones, I’m constantly on the hunt for versatile products that not only deliver a desired look, but are also good for the skin. Read more

Déjà Vu: Silicone Breast Implants Have A Complicated History, But Are They Safe Now?
This summer, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Plastic Surgery Department released the results of the largest-ever study of women with silicone breast implants. Read more

The New Vbeam Prima Is Here (Rosacea Sufferers Rejoice!)
In case you’re not familiar, Vbeam is a type of pulsed dye laser that treats skin issues related to blood vessels. Whether you have rosacea, spider veins, or port-wine stains, a Vbeam laser is a great treatment option. Read more

What We’re Reading: Madonna’s New Beauty Roller, The Best Hand Creams, Doctor-Approved Anti-Aging Supplements, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Are Health Coaches The New Shrinks?
Weekly visits with a shrink used to be the popular strategy for getting a grip on your life. But these days, as the mind-body connection resonates more and more, health coaches are becoming the ally du jour for overhauling your body, your health, and your life. Read more

NYC Event Alert: Dr. Sophie Bartsich On How Your Breasts Reveal Your Age
Your breasts say a lot about your age. But do you like what they’re saying?
Whether it’s with a well-fitted bra, tailored clothing, or artful cosmetic surgery, you can make sure your breasts reveal exactly what you want them to. Read more

The 6-Ingredient Ultimate Morning Elixir That’s Healthy, Delicious, And Easy To Make
Tea or coffee? Which is your drink of choice? I’m a fan of both, but in the mornings I’m definitely a coffee person, since tea tends to upset my empty stomach. Read more

What We’re Reading: What To Do If You Get Botox And Hate It, Weight Watchers Changes Its Name, Vaginal Sheet Masks, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

The Best Ways To Protect Your Skin From Pollution
All you have to do is walk out onto a busy city street to feel the effects of the environment on your skin. Our bodies are constantly under assault from pollution and toxic elements in the environment, and the skin is the first to suffer the consequences. Read more

A Sample Butt Workout That’ll Actually Give You The Bum Of Your Dreams
Everyone’s on a quest for the perfect butt. Perfect, of course, means something different for each person. But there are some general rules to follow for a more toned backside, which I shared recently. Read more

What We’re Reading: Probiotic Skincare, How Breast Implant Surgery Is Changing, Fall Skincare Trends, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Eyelid Rejuvenation Treatments For Under-Eye Bags, Droopy Upper Eyelids, And Dark Circles
Of all the parts of the face, the area around the eyes is usually the first to betray a person’s age. Called the periorbital area, signs of aging like crow’s feet, loose skin, droopy upper lids, and under-eye bags can manifest in this part of the face. Read more

My Beauty File: Lorena Garcia, Founder of Bloguettes And Majka
With a love for wellness, business, and empowering women, Lorena Garcia is an entrepreneur and co-founder of not one, but two successful companies. In 2014, Lorena launched Arizona-based Bloguettes, a creative strategy and design studio that works with businesses on their branding and content. Read more

Vampire Facial Gone Wrong: A Spa Exposed Its Clients To Infections
Vampire facials are a lot less scary than they sound. At least, when theyâre done right. When theyâre not, though, things can get pretty terrifying. Read more

What We’re Reading: The Skin Personality Quiz, How To Get Rid Of Ingrown Hairs, A VS Model’s Skincare Routine, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

The Best Cold-Weather Cosmetic Treatments For Fall And Winter
Sure, you have a skincare regimen that you follow religiously, get regular facials, and check in with your dermatologist from time to time (we hope). Read more

How To Find The Best Plastic Surgeon For You
Plastic surgery is more popular than itâs ever been, with 17.5 million procedures done in 2017 in the U.S. alone. With a decreasing stigma around cosmetic procedures and an increasing focus on aesthetics, itâs so common for peopleâyoung, old, male, female, and everyone in betweenâto willingly go under the knife. Read more

What We’re Reading: How To Transition Your Skincare Into Fall, DIY Beauty Treatments, Skin Benefits Of Gua Sha, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

The Perfectionist’s Guide To Body Contouring
As a fitness and wellness editor and regular contributor to Charlotte’s Book, people expect me to be in good shape. And I amâfor a mother of three looking down the barrel of her 40th birthday. Read more

Get Your Honeymoon Glow On With Farmacy’s New Night Serum (No Wedding Required)
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

How To Pick The Right Herbal Supplement Brands
Garlic can reduce cholesterol. St John’s Wort can treat your depression. Turmeric can reduce inflammation. We read the exciting headlines that cite the latest studies, but are left baffled when we search the web for an herbal supplement only to find an overwhelming amount of products, brands, and preparations. Read more

What The Heck Is Snow Mushroom Water? And Why Should Your Skin Care So Much?
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

Counterfeit Beauty Products: The Ugly Truth About Fake Beauty
We get it: everyone loves a good deal, which makes incredible online beauty discounts hard to resist. But consider this before shopping for your beauty and skincare routine from an unauthorized dealer (most likely on Amazon): Read more

What We’re Reading: The Nonsurgical Breast Lift, Jennifer Lawrence’s Minimal Beauty Routine, A Beginner’s Guide To Retinol, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

What We’re Reading: Pancake Syrup For Younger Looking Skin, How To Transition Off The Pill, The Buzzy New Skincare Supplement, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

My End-Of-Summer Slump Is In Full Effect. Here’s My Quick Guide To A Post-Summer Reboot.
So many weekends of indulgence, a Fourth of July grill-fest, heavy August drinking, and all of a sudden I see puffy red eyes, the peek of a wine belly, the onslaught of new pimples, and is it just me, or are my jeans feeling tight? Read more

Try The Quickest Hangover Cure Ever
As a holistic nutrition consultant, Iâve traveled around the world to work with some very special clientsâone with a particularly marvelous personal chef. Read more

What We’re Reading: Lip Fillers That Mimic Makeup, Common Sun Protection Mistakes, The Glass Hair Trend Sweeping Hollywood, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Dr. Whitney Bowe Talks Topical Probiotics, Her Favorite Cleanser, And Of Course, Supplements
We recently talked to dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe about her book The Beauty of Dirty Skin. (Read our interview with her and why we think it’s worth picking up a copy of the book.) In case you’re too busy to read the whole book, we also caught up with Dr. Read more

What We’re Reading: Healthy Fats Every Diet Needs, Botox For Migraines, How To Eat Sugar Healthfully, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

I’d Buy It Again: I’m In Love With The Susanne Kaufmann Eye Cream Line T
In our line of work, we try a lot of products. That means we know what we love and why. Iâd Buy It Again is a quick and dirty way to tell you about something weâve tried and all the reasons we love it. Read more

Ask Charlotte: What’s The Botox Shelf?
Whether it’s the Spock brow, puffy cheeks, or over-injected lips, it’s easy to tell when Botox is overdone or done wrong. But have you heard of the “Botox shelf”? Read more

What We’re Reading: Girlfriend’s Guide To Ulthera, Why You Have Oily Skin, The Morning Routines Of Successful People, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

My Beauty File: Sadie Adams, Facialist And Founder Of Take Care Face & Body
Movement. Consciousness. Healing. Transformation. These are the things Sadie Adams studies and discusses with her clients. She’s a healer, facialist, and founder of Take Care Face & Read more

Ask Charlotte: What Are The Easiest Changes I Can Make for Better Skin?
Ever wonder what the easiest changes are that you can make right now for amazing skin? You’re definitely not alone. A reader asked us how to get better skin with small but significant changes. Read more

Ready For A Detox? Try These Unexpected Cleansing Foods
We all have our go-to cleansing foods. We pile on the lemon, love the burn of cayenne, and dandelion tea ourselves into oblivion in the name of releasing toxins and cleansing our digestive tracts. Read more

What We’re Reading: A Guide To Natural Sweeteners, Jennifer Lopez’s Beauty Habits, NYC’s New Wellness Oasis, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

How CBD Protein Powder Cured My Back Pain
If you’ve been keeping up with wellness trends, chances are you’ve heard of CBD. Short for cannabidiol, CBD is a compound derived from the cannabis plant. Read more

My Stay At Golden Door: Mindfulness, Gourmet Food, And No Wine
Enchantment, Mii Amo, Canyon RanchâI’ve been lucky enough to visit most of the destination spas in the United States, and I often get asked where to go. Read more

What We’re Reading: How To Stay Cool This Summer, The 6 Most Important Skincare Habits, The Benefits Of Double-Cleansing, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

This Sun Damage Video Reveals The Very Real Risks Of UV Exposure
As the saying goes, pictures speak louder than wordsâand this âHow the Sun Sees Youâ video speaks volumes. Dermatologists have been warning us for years that unprotected sun exposure causes premature aging and skin cancer. Read more

The Skincare Sins And Secrets Of A Celebrity Esthetician
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

Kylie Jenner’s Lip Fillers Are Gone. A CB Expert Weighs In
What’s been the big beauty trend the last few years? Luscious lips. The perfect, plump pout. Overlined. Overstated. You get the picture. Read more

What We’re Reading: 5 New Healthy Meal Delivery Services, K-Beauty Skincare Trends Explained, 25 Cult Classic Skincare Products, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

5 Foods That Enhance Your Natural Sun Protection
What you eat has a big effect on how firm, radiant, and ageless your skin is. The types of foods you choose influence your bodyâs ability to make collagen and elastin, dictate how hydrated your skin cells are, and can even inhibit enzymes that cause wrinkles. Read more

This Probiotic Shooter Is Just Like A Pixie Stick, And We Can’t Get Enough
It’s been a busy few months for Bobbi Brown. She launched her lifestyle platform justBOBBI (we’re pretty excited about it), and she introduced her new line of wellness products, Evolution_18. Read more

Ask Charlotte: Does Fat Come Back After CoolSculpting?
Body contouring is an appealing option for people who aren’t good candidates for surgery, but still have pockets of fat they want to get rid of. Read more

What We’re Reading: The Instagram “Headache” Pose, 5 Moves For A Stronger Butt, Tips For Natural-Looking Foundation, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Are You A Wonder Woman? A Femme Fatale? Dana James Says Your Archetype Is Influencing Your Eating Habits
A seemingly endless cycle of diets. Feeling guilty about last night’s pasta dinner. And the dessert that followed. Looking in the mirror and being upset at what you see. Read more

A Breakdown Of The Cult Favorite Biologique Recherche P50 Line
Referred to as “Jesus in a bottle” and “the best beauty product in the world,” there certainly is a cult-like fanaticism over Biologique Recherche’s P50 line. Read more

Drunk Elephant’s New D-Bronzi Is The Perfect Self-Tanner For People Who Are Terrified Of Self-Tanners
Itâs summertime, and that means lots of sunshine (and sun protection, of course). Just because youâre staying in the shade as much as possible and wearing sunscreen and hats, though, doesnât mean you canât have that sun-kissed summer glow. Read more

What We’re Reading: The Biggest Health Trend Of 2018, Transparent Face Masks, How To Tame Frizzy Hair, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

How To Not Gain Weight This Summer
Whether youâre spending long days at the beach, or grilling on your back patio, summer brings good times youâll want to savor. For me, they almost always involve food and parties with friends. Read more

What We’re Reading: How To Pick The Right Moisturizer, The Latest Innovations In Fem-Tech, Good Vs. Bad Sugars, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Do You Understand What “Dirty Skin” Means And Why It’s Good For You? We Explain.
Dr. Whitney Bowe is an internationally renowned dermatologist and research scientist who’s sought-after for her expertise in skin rejuvenation, laser therapies, and nutritional dermatology. Read more

Ingredient Check: Fatty Acids, Inside & Out (Plus The Products & Supplements You Need)
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

What We’re Reading: Felicity Jones’ Skincare Routine, The Best Hormone-Balancing Supplements, Natural Remedies For Dark Circles, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Are InstaBreasts Worth The Hype?
The “InstaBreast” aka the “vacation breast” is a hotly contested, often-criticized procedure in which a saline solution, purportedly designed to last up to 24 hours, is injected into the breast. Read more

What We’re Reading: The Biggest Misconceptions About Probiotics, How Much Sunscreen You Really Need, Mood-Boosting Supplements, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Musings Of A Curious Mind: Bobbi Brown’s Notes To Her Younger Self
I can’t really say I have any regrets in lifeâIâm proud of the the hard work Iâve put in and the decisions that have made me who I am today. Read more

What We’re Reading: Hand Fillers Are Now FDA-Approved, Why Bella Hadid Won’t Get Cosmetic Surgery, An Emoji-Sexting Guide, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Two Anti-Aging Alternatives To Traditional Injectables: Fat Injections And PRP
I’m dedicated to helping my patients look their best, and that often involves decreasing or even reversing signs of aging. Facial aging involves a number of processes, including loss of skin elasticity, decrease in soft tissue volume, and downward displacement of the skin and tissues. Read more

Fasted Vs. Fed Exercise: I Tried Both And Here Are The Results
Most people who want to lose weight want to lose it fast. And recently, fasted exercise, or working out on an empty stomach, is being touted as the golden ticket. Read more

What We’re Reading: How The Keto Diet Affects Your Skin, The Cosmetic Treatment That’s Become A Global Phenomenon, Penis Facials, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

How To Stay Healthy When You Travel, According To A Health Coach
I just got back from vacation. I ate what I wanted to, when I wanted to. Gluten, dairy, sweets. Not all day, every day, but my nutritional style sorta went out the window. Read more

Is Facial Steaming Actually Good For My Skin?
A Charlotte’s Book reader submitted an #AskCharlotte question about facial steaming. For an expert’s perspective, we reached out to Allison Tray of Tres Belle Spa, who cleared things up for us. Read more

How To Balance Holistic Living With Cosmetic Dermatology
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 ânaturalâ is not lost on me. Read more

Ask Charlotte: Do Gummy Vitamins Work?
They may be delicious, but are gummy vitamins actually effective?  Corina Crysler, clinical nutritionist and co-founder of beauty supplement brand Glisodin Skin Nutrients helps us answer this reader question. Read more

What We’re Reading: What Too Much Filler Does To Your Face, Supplements For Stress, What’s In Jennifer Aniston’s Smoothie, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Why Your Butt Exercises Aren’t Working
When Charlotte’s Book founder Robin Shobin approached me to write about the glutesâhow to change them with exercise, how long it takes to see results, etc.âI was slow to start. Read more

What We’re Reading: Toxic Sunscreen, 10 Botox Facts, The Downside To Lip Fillers, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

My Beauty File: Jump Rope Queen + Celebrity Trainer Amanda Kloots
Former Broadway dancer. One-time Radio City Rockette. Sought-after trainer. Our newest girl crush. Amanda Kloots is all those things and more. After years as a performer, she decided to use her passion for dance and fitness to train others. Read more

Body Contouring Treatments Decoded: UltraShape, SculpSure, CoolSculpting, And TruSculpt 3D
Sometimes, no matter how much you exercise and how healthy your diet is, there are parts of your body that just donât look and feel the way you want them to. Read more

NYC Event Alert: The Motherhood Event
If you’re expecting or are a new mom, then you are (or will be) navigating the many changes your body goes through during and after childbirth. Read more

Why Thereâs No Such Thing As a Standard âBâ Cup
You’ve probably heard the statistics: 80 percent of women are wearing the wrong bra size, and they don’t even know it. But many of these women have been wearing bras every day for decades. Read more

What We’re Reading: The Pros And Cons Of At-Home Laser Hair Removal, Sephora’s New In-Store Facial, Understanding Nutrition Labels, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Charlotte Talks To: Nancy Twine Of Briogeo
As a small child, Nancy Twine would visit her grandmother in rural West Virginia, and sheâd watch her make soaps, lotions, and hair products using farm-grown ingredients. Read more

A Delicious Cannellini Bean Bagna CĂ uda Recipe
Originating from the Piedmont region in Italy, bagna cĂ uda literally translates to “hot bath.” It’s a sauce for dipping vegetablesâthe perfect way to get your veggies in if you ask us! Read more

Ask Charlotte: Botox, Dysport, Or Xeomin? Which Is Best, Or Are They All The Same?
Coke vs. Pepsi? McDonalds vs. Burger King? Botox vs. Dysport? Dinner-table conversations no longer revolve around which soda brand or fast food chain is better. Read more

The Best Probiotic Foods (If You Hate Taking Supplements)
Probiotics are the live microorganisms found in fermented foods such as kefir and kimchi, and they’re one of the hottest, and most promising, topics in nutritional research. Read more

What We’re Reading: How Millennials Use Botox, The One Food Supermodels Eat For Glowing Skin, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

I’d Buy It Again: Cane + Austin Retexture Pads
In our line of work, we try a lot of products: that means we know what we love, and why. Iâd Buy It Again is a quick and dirty way to tell you about something weâve tried and all the reasons we love it. Read more

My Week With Anna Kaiser: What It’s Really Like To Do A Celebrity Fitness Bootcamp
I consider myself active. Fitness doesn’t come easily for me but I endure it because I always feel better after a sweat. Read more

Musings Of A Curious Mind: Bobbi Brown’s First Column For CB
Iâve always been incredibly curious.
I want to know the answers, whether itâs as complex as a personâs life story or something a little more simple like whether you can drink cocktails and still lose weight. Read more

What We’re Reading: Madonna On Butt Masks And Fighting Ageism, The Most Common Skincare Mistakes, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Could This Really Be True?! Can Pasta Help With Weight Loss?
Stop the presses. Have I got some news for you.
Before I spill, though, picture this. You’re at that new Italian restaurant you’ve been waiting to try. Read more

All About Fillers: Dr. Robyn Gmyrek Fills Us In On The Different Options And What They Do
Dermal fillers are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures done today. We’ve seen lots of innovation in recent years, including the introduction of several new products on the market. Read more

I’d Buy It Again: Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream Review
In our line of work, we try a lot of products: that means we know what we love, and why. Iâd Buy It Again is a quick and dirty way to tell you about something weâve tried and all the reasons we love it. Read more

New York Event Alert: Spring Renewal At Russak Dermatology
Rally your girlfriends and revitalize your body, skin, and mind at Russak Dermatology’s Spring Renewal event. It’ll be an evening full of discussion focused on beauty from within, the latest in aesthetics and fashion, and amazing giveaways. Read more

When’s The Safest Time For Breast Implants: Pre- Or Post-Pregnancy?
We get a lot of questions from our readers on breast implants. In fact, our ABCC’s guide to breast implants is one of our most-read articles. Read more

What We’re Reading: Allure’s New Life In Plastic Series, 7 Things Dermatologists Never Put On Their Face, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

From Supplements To Lasers And PRP, Here Are The Best Remedies For Hair Loss
Thick, lush, healthy, silky smooth, shiny hairâitâs every womanâs dream. For men, itâs simpler, but the same ideaâa thick, full head of hair. As a cosmetic dermatologist, hair loss and thinning are among the most emotionally difficult concerns patients come to me with. Read more

A Super Easy Recipe For A Cancer-Fighting, Anti-Aging Chocolate Drink
I’m not that great with recipes. And I rarely take the time to really “make” something. Short of my morning elixirâwhich I’m really proud ofâI’m not the kind of person that takes the time to make smoothies. Read more

My Beauty File: Rose-Marie Swift, Founder Of RMS Beauty
For over 35 years, Rose-Marie Swift has worked as a makeup artist, performing her magic on celebrity canvases like Gisele BĂŒndchen, Tilda Swinton, Miranda Kerr, and Sofia Coppola. Read more

Ask Charlotte: Can An IUD Help My Melasma?
Every woman knows the terrors of birth control: emotional roller-coasters, skincare nightmares, unexpectedly heavy periods, crampsâthe list goes on and on.
One reader wonders specifically if the IUD (intrauterine device) can help with melasma (darkening birthmark-like patterns on the skin), which has been worsening with her hormonal pill birth control. Read more

I’d Buy It Again: KosĂ„s Creme Blush Is Perfect For That âLit From Withinâ Cheeky Glow
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 weâve tried and all the reasons we love it. Read more

What We’re Reading: Apparently Pasta Leads to Weight Loss, The World’s First Face Gym, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

justBOBBI.com: A New Lifestyle Platform From Bobbi Brown (Plus, A New Wellness Line To Boot!)
Those are the words you see when you enter justBOBBI.com, Bobbi Brown’s brand new digital lifestyle platform. Read more

Glow15: Harnessing The Power Of Autophagy To Reverse Signs Of Aging In 15 Days
By now, the idea that beauty starts from within is pretty much an accepted fact. But it wasnât always that way. When Naomi Whittel, the founder of Reserveage Nutrition, came up with her idea for a supplement company that used collagen and resveratrolâthe antioxidant found in the skin of red grapesâit was pretty revolutionary. Read more

Are Your Neck And Chest Revealing Your Real Age? These Laser Treatments Can Help
As we age and our skin starts to lose its elasticity and begins to wrinkle, the chest and décolleté (neck and upper chest) often reveal our true age. Read more

Can Changing Your Hair Color Get You A Raise?
Weâre so much more than our appearances, but there’s no doubt that our confidence and feelings of self-worth are at the heart of everything we do. Read more

Should You Be Drinking Alkaline Water?
“Water, water everywhere” doesn’t just describe your summer plans anymore. With so many different types of water on the market, from natural spring and mineral to electrolyte and alkaline, how do you choose what you should be hydrating with? Read more

What We’re Reading: Spring Beauty Trends On Instagram, The Lazy Girl’s Skincare Rule, Why Planking For A Long Time Is Pointless, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

To Tell Or Not To Tell: Do You Keep Your Cosmetic Treatments A Secret?
In doctors’ offices all over New York, you’ll often hear the receptionist asking, “One credit card or two?” When I first heard this I didn’t understandâbut after asking a few questions, I learned it’s because women want to hide their cosmetic treatments from their husbands. Read more

Skyn ICELAND’s New Micellar Cleansing Water Is Made With Icelandic Glacial Water And Arctic Algae
Iâll be honest. The first time I heard of micellar water, I thought it was a new flavored water (Ă la LaCroix). To my surprise, not only is it not a drink, it isnât even new. Read more

Christie Brinkley, Debbie White, And Dr. Patricia Wexler On Beauty, Aging, And Empowerment
We recently attended a fun and inspiring panel discussion in NYC that was all about female empowerment, beauty and aging, and being a successful businesswoman. Read more

What We’re Reading: The Top 6 Healthy Food & Drink Trends at ExpoWest, Tata Harper’s Morning Routine, Why Kim Kardashian Gets Late-Night Facials And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

The New Lip Microneedling Tool That Plumps Your Pout
We’re big fans of microneedling to get rejuvenated skin that looks healthier, smoother, and more radiant. So we’re pretty excited about the new GloPRO LIP Edition microneedling tool from Beauty Bioscience, which promises plumper lips. Read more

I Tried It: A Trifecta Of Lasers To Get Rid Of Sunspots, Freckles, And Visible Veins
Over the years, Iâve racked up my share of sunspots, and have also become increasingly aware of the fine lines that look like theyâve taken permanent residence on my face. Read more

Summer Fridays: A New Skincare Line Created By Two Beauty Influencers
Donât we all look forward to Summer Fridays? Heading out of work early, the sun beckoning us to make the most of the weekend, maybe to take a quick trip out of town to relax and recharge? Read more

What We’re Reading: The Best Skincare Routine For Your 30s, Getting A Chemical Peel, The Best Health And Wellness Podcasts, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Is the Coconut Oil in My Kitchen Safe For My Skin?
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

Cankles: What They Are, Why They Happen, And How To Get Rid Of Them
Cankles are technically defined as the appearance of thick ankles or calves. Some might say that the ankles tend to blend with the calves, thus the origin of the creative term âcanklesâ. Read more

Why You Need The Worldâs Most Beautiful (And Delicious) Snack Bar From Bobbi Brown x Health Warrior
Bobbi Brown is synonymous with beauty. For nearly three decades, weâve enjoyed her namesake makeup and skincare products. At the heart of Bobbiâs brand, though, is her focus on empowering women and celebrating inner beauty. Read more

My Beauty File: Mckenzie Raley Of Land Of Women
Back in early 2015, Mckenzie Raley founded a lingerie line called Land of Women. It’s the classic founder story: she wanted a particular kind of braâa well-designed, clean-lined, quality bra that fit really wellâand she couldn’t find it. Read more

What We’re Reading: The Most Popular Plastic Surgery Procedures, A Celebrity Facialist’s Skincare Secrets, BeyoncĂ©’s Diet Plan, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

You Get What You Pay For: The Risk Of Cheap Botox
Letâs face it: cosmetic procedures aren’t cheap. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the national average cost (in 2011) for laser skin resurfacing was about $1,200 and a single dose of an injectable dermal filler was close to $600. Read more

Breast Implant Types And How To Choose The Right One
Since their inception in the 1960s, breast implants have gone through many variations. What started as either a water balloon or silicone gel in a rubber sac has evolved into a highly advanced technology, both in terms of packaging and filler material. Read more

The NYC Spa That’s All About Better Sex And Orgasms
If your nether regions need a little pick-me-up, head to the Upper East Side. Here you’ll find VSPOT Medi Spa, a one-stop-shop for all things feminine, pleasurable, and empowering. Read more

What We’re Reading: Celebs Get Picture-Perfect For The Oscars, How To Layer Your Skincare Products, Botox In A Bottle, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

My Beauty File: Maria Hatzistefanis Of Rodial
How do you become an overnight success? Well, Maria Hatzistefanis will be the first to tell you that you don’t. The founder of Rodial, Maria spent 18 years building what is now considered a cult beauty brand popular among the likes of Poppy Delevingne and Kylie Jenner. Read more

I’d Buy It Again: Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask Review
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 weâve tried and all the reasons we love it. Read more

Is Your Cosmetic Surgeon Qualified? The Answer Isn’t As Simple As You Might Think
Cosmetic procedures can be huge, life-changing decisions, and you want to make sure you’re in the hands of a knowledgeable, experienced professional who knows exactly what they’re doing. Read more

Ask Charlotte: Should Everyone Take A Probiotic?
Should everyone take a probiotic?
AâDANA JAMES, triple certified nutritionist &Â DANIELA TURLEY, medical herbalistÂProbiotics and gut health are hot topics right now, so we reached out to two CB experts to get their opinions. Read more

What We’re Reading: CoverGirl Features First Model With Vitiligo, Why Women Need Probiotics, Biggest Fitness Trends Of 2018, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more
Joanna Vargas is known for her top-of-the-line, holistic, non-invasive skincare. Celebrities love her personalized, thorough approach (Came in for a facial? She’ll get you hooked on green juice.), and so does Charlotte’s Book. Read more

Wine, Hearty Food, & Self-Care: A Guide To An Ayurvedic Winter
When our bodies and minds are exposed to the cool, dry air of winter, we’re often left with dry skin, colds, coughs, stress, and fatigue. Read more

What We’re Reading: The Best Dry Scalp Remedies, Health Benefits Of Orgasms, Protein Culture In America, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

My Beauty File: Coralie Charriol Paul
You might say that jewelry and watches are in Coralie Charriol Paulâs blood. Her father, Philippe Charriol, was a President at Cartier for many years, and then went on to launch Charriol, a luxury jewelry, watch, and accessories brand based in Geneva. Read more

My Favorite Beauty, Wellness, And Fitness Apps Right Now
Itâs impossible to imagine doing even the most basic task without your phone: getting a ride, ordering food, flying, even meditating. Weâve talked about the many drawbacks of aging in the digital age, including turkey neck from texting and a variety of other smart phone-related aging and beauty woes (and solutions). Read more

The Biggest Skincare Mistakes My Clients Make
As an esthetician and skincare specialist, I love working with clients to achieve healthy, glowing skin. It’s definitely an inside-out process, involving a balanced diet and healthy habits, in addition to a good skincare regimen. Read more

Self-Care Tips For Healing (And Partying) Post-Divorce
You threw a party when you got married, right? Probably more than one, actually.
Flash forward to the Big D. And no, I donât mean Debbie Does Dallas, or even Dallas. Read more

That’s Hot: Why Sex Is Great For Your Skin
Love (and lust!) is in the air. That’s good news for dull winter complexions, as it turns out that a Valentine’s Day tryst isn’t just helpful for your moodâsex is great for your skin, too. Read more

What We’re Reading: Why Organic Tampons Aren’t Better, Jessica Biel Talks Vaginas, A Beginner’s Guide To Cannabis, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

In Defense of Beauty
Use one word to describe any of the following people: Christie Brinkley, Halle Berry, Marilyn Monroe, Raquel Welch or, Sophia Loren. Read more

Here Are Our 5 Favorite Facial Spots In Los Angeles
Charlotte’s Book is based in New York (and we’re proud of our east coast roots) but the health and wellness experts in our directory are based all over the country. Read more

We’re Giving Away A Week-Long Intensive With Celebrity Trainer Anna Kaiser
We’re so excited to announce that we’ve partnered with AKT to give away a spot on Anna Kaiser’s NYC Intensive from March 12-16! Read more

Weed Vs. Wine: Our Beauty & Wellness Experts Weigh In
We all know that a sugar-laden glass of wine isnât doing any favors for your waistline, not to mention alcohol is a major inflammatory. But, popular knowledge says, what could be less harmful than a glass of wine? Read more

6 Herbal Supplements To Fight The Winter Blues
Don’t you just want to stay in bed forever these days? There’s no doubt that the dark days of winter can bring you down. Energy’s lacking, viruses take their toll, and your mood isnât what it would be on a perfectly warm, sunny day in June. Read more

What We’re Reading: The “New Naked”, Bespoke Wedding Scents, The Impact Of Selfie Culture On Plastic Surgery, and More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

An Esthetician’s Winter Skincare Routine + Favorite Products
The winter months can be downright harsh on your skin. It’s so important to maintain a good skincare routine when it’s cold out. Read more

Winter Comfort Food That Balances Your Body’s PH
I don’t know about you, but as soon as the days get darker and temperatures get colder, I crave comfort food. But as I become more health conscious, my idea of comfort food has shifted. Read more

The Surprisingly Easy Hot Water Cure
I recently had the pleasure of attending a talk with Dr. John Douillard, an Ayurvedic doctor based in Colorado. He taught us a simple, amazing technique to cut food cravings and clear a congested lymphatic systemâhow? Read more

A Timeless, Chic Bob: Chrissy Teigen’s Hair Stylist Told Me How She Did It
If youâre anything like me (and everyone I know), you canât get enough of Chrissy Teigen. From her hilarious commentary to her relatable social media posts, love of food (and sharing recipes), and adorable family, she’s lovable, fun, and witty. Read more

Iâd Buy It Again: Nucifera Balm Review
In our line of work, we try a lot of products: that means we know what we love, and why. Iâd Buy It Again is a quick and dirty way to tell you about something weâve tried and all the reasons we like it. Read more

What We’re Reading: Baby Botox, How To Apply Lip Liner, Skin Benefits Of Rosehip Oil, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Why Am I Finding So Many Grays?
Those of us over a certain age are mystified by the trend among younger people to dye their hair gray as a fashion statement. Read more

Video: Go Inside My Supplement Cabinet With Beauty Nutritionist Corina Crysler
I am a supplement junkie. On any given day you can see me taking anywhere from 5-10 different vitamins or herbs. When I walk down the vitamin and supplement aisle at Whole Foods I read the labels and I’m convinced I need to add them all to my daily routine. Read more

What We’re Reading: Best Product Launches This Month, Antioxidants, Alcohol Alternatives For Dry January, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Is Your Derm Really A Derm?
Okay, so your first thought is probably: obviously. But what if we told you that not all doctors who practice “cosmetic treatments” or even dermatology are actually trained to do so? Read more

Jessica Morelli Of Palermo Body Shares Her Beauty File
Inspired by her grandmother’s commitment to living holistically and using fresh ingredients and natural remedies, Jessica Morelli started making natural soaps by hand in 2008. Read more

Protini Is Here! Drunk Elephant’s New Polypeptide Cream Has Arrived
Drunk Elephant’s anticipated new product, the Protini Polypeptide Cream, launched this week, and we were at the launch event in NYC to get all the details about the unique moisturizer. Read more

What We’re Reading: Injectables for Wedding-Ready Skin, Micro-Cheating, UFO Face Masks and More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Smoothies Vs. Juice? Plus The Most Delicious (Almost) Fruitless Smoothie Recipe
Iâm not sure if Iâve talked about my preference for smoothies over juices yet, but hereâs my verdict: smoothies.
Yes, juice looks so clean, so healthy, and its just packaged and marketed so wellâthere are juice bars and juicing at fabulous restaurants, etc. Read more

7 Skin-Fixing Probiotic & Protein Supplements For Women
Weâre intimately familiar with the food-body-skin-health connection. Charlotteâs Book has extolled the collagen-building virtues of bone broth, Japanese beer, and lycopene; Read more

Ulthera Took Five Years Off My Face
As a veteran beauty editor, Iâve been able to test out more than my fair share of skin treatmentsâeverything from electrotherapy to Botox and back againâin an effort to look younger than my years. Read more

The 5 Must-Have Supplements And Their Proper Dosage
Walk down the vitamin and supplement aisle of a grocery store or pharmacy and you may find yourself overwhelmed by all the options. There are literally hundreds. Read more

What We’re Reading: Scrunchies (AKA Hair Clouds) Are Back, Nose Jobs Are Changing, And More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

I Tried The Whole30 Diet To Help My PCOS And Regulate My Hormones
For a year I contemplated trying the Whole30 Diet. I don’t like the word “diet”, but the Whole30 Diet has been shown to have great results, and can be especially beneficial for women like me who have PCOS. Read more

The Best At-Home Blue Light LED Acne Treatments
There’s a coup happening in your bathroom, led by dozens of electric beauty gadgets just begging to turn you into Charlize Theron. And in an age where we use our phones to fetch a cab and turn living rooms into massage parlors and exercise classes, it’s not surprising. Read more

Leave The Juice, Take The Supplements: A New Guide To Detox
Now that we’re past the season of indulgence and parties, it’s the perfect time for a detox program. Food, stress, environmental factors, and chemicals can all cause toxic buildup in the body. Read more

Read This Now: The Books You Need For A Better 2018
New year, new you! Or at least, a better version of you. With the start of a new year comes another opportunity to focus on self-care and personal development, and now’s the time to equip yourself with the tools you need to make it your best year yet. Read more

9 Reasons Yoga Is Perfect For Weight Loss
For many of us, the first step on the journey to weight loss is through the gym doors. The glistening and toned physiques at the weight rack, on the treadmills, and in spin class briefly inspire us to think that the best way to shed those stubborn pounds is to lift heavier, run faster, and push harder. Read more

What We’re Reading: Gym Ponytails, A Guide to Your 7 Chakras, ‘Hot’ Cocktails and More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best beauty, health, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Stop Eating Popcorn! (And Other Lifestyle Tips For A Healthy New Year)
As the season of overindulgence comes to a close, we inevitably look back to reevaluate our habits in the past year, resolving to do better in the new year. Read more

20 Things I Learned in 2017
One of my favorite things about Charlotteâs Book is meeting and talking to so many knowledgeable women through our Charlotte Talks To series, our Beauty Files, and our directory of experts. Read more

Winter Face Oil Know-How
I LOVE face oil. But like so many women with oily, acne-prone skin, I resisted using face oil adamantly. Are you kidding? Add oil to my face? Read more

What We’re Reading Now: The Beauty Benefits of Mistletoe, What Happens When You Overeat and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Natural Hangover Remedies for the Holidays
The holidays are upon us! Parties, celebration, alcohol, festive food, more alcohol, and an abundance of holiday cheer. How does one navigate through these next few weeks and the inevitable increase in alcohol consumption? Read more

Tropical Vacations, Yoga, Rare Jewelry, And Saunas: Here’s The Charlotte’s Book Community Wishlist For 2017
According to successful people everywhere, we should all be writing down the things we wantâwhether they’re long-term goals or things we hope to get done tomorrow. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Top Wellness Trends of 2018, The Titan of Anti-Aging Skincare Tools and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Up Your Winter Skincare Game With These Tiny Humidifiers
In almost every winter skincare guide on the internet, you’ll find a few tips that every dermatologist or skincare expert recommends. Generally, the idea is get more moisture, and one of the best ways to do that is with a humidifier. Read more

Glycation: Sugar Is Making You Age Faster
We all know our diet impacts our overall health, but did you know it can impact how your skin ages? Our skin is our biggest organ, and it is susceptible to both internal and external environmental factors. Read more

My Beauty File: Kristen Shaw
There’s something about Kristen.
I was rushing to meet her in NoHo because of train delay(s) and after arriving at Suite 303âfounded by celeb hair stylist April BartonâI was immediately put at ease by Kristen’s poise and glowing skin. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Why TIME Cropped a Woman Out of its Cover, How to Sell Wellness to a Bro and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Take Her Wings, Please: The VS Fashion Show Needs A Massive Overhaul
Last week the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show got its lowest ratings ever. Personally, I’ve always thought the show was misogynist, with a huge helping of cheeseball. Read more

Celebrity Fitness Guru Anna Kaiser: What I Bring On Vacation
A few times a year, I host week-long AKT retreats in different locations around the world. I get together with a group of women who are looking to reprogram their bodies with a high energy, sweat-filled fitness program. Read more

The Ultimate Holiday (Health) Survival Guide
The holiday season can become an endless parade of parties, deadlines, and moments of frantically juggling work, shopping, entertaining, and family. Even though itâs the season for joy and celebration, it’s easy to feel below par thanks to overeating, drinking, lack of sleep, and viral infections. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: How to Maximize Your Sleep Opportunity, Jay-Z Admits to Infidelity and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Are You Gelling With The New Ideal Implant? It’s Not Just About Saline Vs. Silicone Anymore
Breast augmentation surgery might seem straightforward and uncomplicated. It just involves placing an implant into a pocket on the chest wall and then closing the skin, right? Read more

New York Event Alert: It’s A “Glow” Holiday Party With Russak Dermatology
You’ll be glowing at Russak Dermatology’s Holiday GLOW event, and not just because of the cocktails. Dr. Julie Russak and the team at the Russak Clinic will be talking all things beauty and wellness at this holiday-themed event. Read more

The Mind-Body-Skin Connection, Explained
Your belly, brain, and skin are all connected. When we have an imbalance in the gut it causes imbalances in our mental health (affecting moods and emotions), which in turn affects our skin. Read more

The 2017 Holiday Luxe List
Last week I published my list of the best beauty and wellness gifts under $100. It has the perfect mix of skincare and self-care products. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Chic Elastic-Waist Pants, Defining “Clean Beauty” and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

The Next Level Of The Vagina Facial
Not only have our honey pots received their own personal training equipment, but below the belt specific products and procedures have become all the rage of late. Read more

Keep It Under Control: Real Life Tips To Prevent Overeating This Holiday Season
Weâve all had those days when we feel endlessly hungry and no matter what we eat, itâs not enough, especially around the holidays. Read more

Start Shopping! Here Are 10 Beauty + Wellness Gifts, All Under $100
Is it the holidays already?! What happened to fall?
It seems to come earlier every year, but I couldn’t be more excited for the holidays. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Foods to Eat for Hydrated Skin, Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Butt-Lifts and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

You Can Watch Plastic Surgery Before & Afters On Apple TV
If you’re planning a cosmetic procedure (or at least considering one), you can’t be too informed. It can be a big decision, and you want to make sure you’re choosing the right surgeon, that you know what to expect pre- and post-procedure, and that you’re well-armed with all the information you need. Read more

The Nutritionist’s Guide To Thanksgiving
Who doesnât love Thanksgiving? The food is awesome, it’s a no-pressure holiday (mostly), plus itâs the perfect time for a long weekend. By making recipes that preserve the integrity of each ingredient as well as maximize nutrition content, youâre bound to feel totally satisfied without feeling painfully full, and youâll set the stage for healthy habits throughout the holiday season. Read more

Afraid Of Breast Implants? Fat Grafting Might Be The Answer
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures in the country. In fact, almost 300,000 women had breast augmentation just in 2016. Read more

Is Your Green Juice Legit? A Food Scientist’s Viewpoint
Six years ago the thought of drinking a green juice for pleasure was completely foreign to me, and quite frankly something I could barely drink unless it was mostly made of apple juice. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Christie Brinkley Talks Injectables, The Best Natural Beauty Products, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Charlotte Talks To: Sarah Kugelman Of Skyn ICELAND
If anyone knows stress, it’s Sarah Kugelman. Founder of skyn ICELAND, Sarah has dealt with the effects of chronic stress for years, and she now works to create skincare products that address the toll stress can take on the body. Read more

You’ve Hit a Weight Loss Plateau: Now What?
There’s nothing more frustrating than hitting a plateau in your weight loss journey. You’re working hard and sticking to your eating and fitness plans when out of nowhere it seems that your progress stops dead in its tracks. Read more

Practical, Real Life Ways To Use Super Spices In Your Diet
The benefits of both common and exotic spices have been sung for centuries, and lately have become more and more mainstream. Who amongst us hasnât heard about the healing properties of cayenne, cinnamon, turmeric and ginger, for example? Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Self-Care vs. Selfishness, How Going Vegan Could Give You Better Skin and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Ingredient Check: Cinnamon
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

Can Botox And Microcurrent Work Together, Or Are They Arch Enemies?
Botox: paralyzes the muscle to prevent or release wrinkles. Microcurrent: stimulates the muscle with electrical current to keep it young and limber. Read more

I Used A Sheet Mask Every Day For A Week And This Is What Happened
I have a confession to make: I’ve never had much use for sheet masks. I’ve always kept a bunch at hand for a quick pick-me-up on bad skin days. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: How Long Laser Hair Removal Actually Lasts, Biohacking Fertility and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Is There An Eye Product That Actually Gets Rid Of Eye Bags?
The holy grail: an eye product that actually works. Those under-eye bags are what shows first when you’re tired, when you’re stressed, when you’re not wearing any makeup, and they’re tough to erase. Read more

How To Lose Your Bra In 10 Days (Or So)
What do women want? What do they really want? What would make every day brighter, better, more comfortable? Not needing a bra, thatâs what. No matter how beautiful, bolstering, or bedazzled they might be, women hate their bras. Read more

The Couch Analogy: Understanding How Your Face Ages
We all know that once the first dreaded signs of aging appear, we drop in places from head to toe faster than a molten chocolate lava cake. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: The Future of Aging, The Skin Benefits of Manuka Honey, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

An Expert Nutritionist Explains All The New Supplement Buzzwords [10 MIN. VIDEO]
We trust pretty much everything nutritionist Corina Crysler says, from detox to hormones. Plus, as co-founder and formulator of GliSOdin Skin Nutrients, she’s a supplement expert: Read more

A Guide To Sensitive Skin And How To Calm It Down
A lot of my clients tell me their skin is “sensitive.” And the first question I respond with is: what do you mean by sensitive? Read more

How To Order Sushi, According To A Nutritionist
Sushi is generally a low-calorie meal compared to standard Western dinners, and the main components are all nutritious foods. Fish is a good source of lean protein and omega-3s, AKA the healthy fats I love. Read more

Dual Master Bedrooms Are Trending
Forget walk-in closets and dual shower heads: what if you had a master suite all to yourself?
It’s the new thing, according to this article from Architectural Digest, and more and more couples are shelling out the money to turn this dream into a reality. Read more

Why You Need More Glutathione, And How To Get It
Glutathione (not glutamine or glucosamine), is a term you might have heard tossed around lately. But as all things wellness continue to capture the public imagination, the basic understanding of this term is still lacking. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: The New Midlife Crisis, How to Diagnose Phone Separation Anxiety and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Why Juice Is Bad For Your Teeth, Plus 4 Ways To Fix It
When it comes to offering major health benefits and aiding weight-loss, juicing has its pros. But as we sip on a green juice, giving ourselves a pat on the back, our teeth are the last thing on our mind. Read more

Event Alert: It’s Time For A Girl’s Night! Champagne & One-on-Ones With Dr. Amanda Doyle
Feel like you want to learn a bit more about the latest trends in the aesthetic industry, but would rather do it with a little bubbly in your hand, surrounded by your good friends? Read more

How To Prepare Your Skin For A Treatment
The big events in your life require their fair share of prep-work. As such, having a treatment done, particularly of the more intensive kind, like Fraxel resurfacing, medium or VI peels, medical facials, and dermal fillers, is no exception. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Healthy Breakfast Desserts, New-Wave Sugars and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Calling All Questions: We’ve Got Experts
Simply put, the goal here at Charlotte’s Book is to keep you healthy, well-fed, well-slept, thoroughly moisturized, andâmost importantlyâwell-educated.
It’s a tall order, but that’s why we turn to the experts. Read more

My Beauty File: Bobbi Brown
As I’ve said before, if I had to pick one “Charlotte,” Bobbi Brown would be at the top of my list.
When her #prettypowerful campaign launched, it made me realize how powerful feeling confident can beâand isnât that what it’s all about? Read more

There’s Actually A Trick To Making Lemon Water â Seriously
By now, hot water with lemon has made it’s way into the daily lives of best-self seekers looking to rid their bodies of the daily build up of toxins that comes with living in today’s world. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: The Ultimate K-Beauty Routine, Scalp Exfoliators and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

How Today’s Breast Implant Surgeries Reduce Scarring
Women who consider breast implant surgery often worry about scarring. There is an obvious reason for this, as scarring can diminish the youthful, natural appearance of breasts, and cause women to become self-conscious about their appearanceâdefeating the purpose of breast implants in the first place. Read more

Is Your Workout Aging You?
If you’re over-extending and straining your neck when you work out, you could be stretching the facial and neck muscles, causing looseness and associated wrinkles. Read more

The Ultimate Kale Chip Recipe
Kale is a powerful beauty-boosting leafy green. It contains high levels of vitamin C and vitamin A, which help promote collagen production and cell growth respectively, helping to improve the skin. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Building Confidence with Kate Bosworth, Detox Myths Debunked and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

What Are The Best Eye Creams To Combat Fine Lines?
Charlotteâs Book is a trusted place to find and share information on the best in skincare, anti-aging, aesthetics, and wellness. Ask Charlotte your beauty or wellness question, and weâll call upon one of the experts in our directory to provide you with the most up-to-date information. Read more

The Magic of Microcurrent: How It Really Works
Kate Winslet, Madonna, and Oprah Winfrey are all fans of microcurrent facials: style icon Diane von Furstenburg admitted she books this treatment once a week. Read more

Nut Butters 101: How To Spot The Good Ones
Itâs that time of year when the air should be filled with the scent of sharpened pencils and fresh notebooks: school is upon us! In recent years, that scent has been fading with the explosion of everything electronically handheld. Read more

Freckle or Mole? How To Do A Self-Check
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

What We’re Reading Now: Glossier Launches New Luxe Body Products, What Your Nails Say About Your Health and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

When Should I Start Using Retinol?
Sometimes I read that I am too young to start using retinol and other times I read that retinol is the end-all, be-all anti-aging product and you can’t start too young. Read more

I’d Buy It Again: Playa Ritual Oil (It’s Not Just For Summer)
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 weâve tried and all the reasons we love it. Read more

Fitness Retreat Alert: Doing It Anna Kaiser Style In Ojai
By now it might be pretty obvious: we’re obsessed with Anna Kaiser, founder of AKT (the Anna Kaiser technique), and we’re happy to report that she’s hosting the ultimate fitness retreat in beautiful Ojai, California this October 18-23. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: How Facial Fillers are Getting “Lit,” The Benefits of Double-Cleansing and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

I’m Pregnant: Do I Need To Stop Exercising? When?
How far into my pregnancy can I exercise?
AâAMY ROSOFF DAVIS, CELEBRITY TRAINERAs long as you have no prenatal complications and have the okay from your doctor, you can exercise right up until you pop! Read more

What We’re Reading Now: The Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods, How to Travel Like a Minimalist and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Natural Vs. Clinical Skincare: How To Embrace Both
The beauty world often careens from one extreme to another. This is particularly striking these days in the ânatural vs. clinicalâ 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

Summer’s Not Over Yet: How To Prolong That Glow All Year Long
Letâs face it: some seasons just look better than others. Sun-kissed skin, dewy and freshâthat’s not a winter phenomenon. Even unruly hair air dries best in warmer months, revealing natural, bouncy texture, while winter is infamous for dry, split strands. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: The Benefits of Working Less, What to Eat for a Healthier Mind and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

What The Doc Should Ask You During A Breast Augmentation Consultation
Most routine breast augmentation consultations include a thorough discussion of breast size, cosmetic preference, and implant type. There are several other issues that can become very relevant to selecting the appropriate operation for a given patient, and to prepare her for the postoperative recovery and the resulting lifestyle changes. Read more

It Exists, And Yes, Rosé Tequila Makes The Perfect Margarita
Good news travels fast, and news about rosé tequila travels even faster.
Is it an overstatement to say our dreams came true when we read about this gorgeous concoction in New Beauty? Read more

What’s The Difference Between Fine Lines And Wrinkles?
Charlotteâs Book is a trusted place to find and share information on the best in skincare, anti-aging, aesthetics, and wellness. Ask Charlotte your beauty or wellness question, and weâll call upon one of the experts in The Book to provide you with the most up-to-date information. Read more

Sabrina Tan of Skin Inc. Shares Her Beauty File
My Beauty File is an on-going series where we figure out what the most timeless, put-together and coolest ladies are doingâwhat their days look like, what they can’t live withoutâin hopes that we might learn a thing or two. Read more

Solving Pigmentation Issues, From An Esthetician’s POV
Pigmentation issues can affect the young and old, regardless of background. The good news? It’s treatable, sometimes with just a few facials, sometimes with a laser regimenâit just depends on how your skin reacts to treatment. Read more

I Tried TruSculpt 3D, The Newest In Non-Invasive Body Contouring
One of the newest innovations in body contouring is TruSculpt 3D, a treatment that uses monopolar radiofrequency (RF) energy to target, heat and destroy fat cells beneath the skin (currently approved by the FDA for circumferential reduction of the abdomen and flanks). Read more
What We’re Reading Now: The Ban on “Anti-Aging,” Hunger Explained, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

I’d Buy It Again: Sea Buckthorn Happy Tea
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 weâve tried and all the reasons why we like it. Read more

How The Yves Durif Comb + Brush Transformed My Hair
I was recently introduced to the legendary Yves Durif, the founder of The Yves Durif Salon at The Carlyle Hotel in New York. Read more

How I Overcame My (And My Husbandâs) Botox Fears
Women ask me for recommendations on where to go for cosmetic dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and facialists all the time. And when I say what doctor I go to for Botox, 9 times out of 10 they say to me, âYou get Botox? Read more

The 10 Best Beauty & Wellness Buys Under $25
Buying gifts for yourself is always the bestâit’s all about self-care, right?âbut giving the gift of beauty and wellness to your whole girl gang is almost just as good. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: “Healthy” Foods that Cause Inflammation, How to Fake a Face Lift and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Jamie O’Banion Of Beauty Bioscience Shares Her Beauty File
My Beauty File is an on-going series where we figure out what the most timeless, put-together and coolest ladies are doingâwhat their days look like, what they canât live withoutâin hopes that we might learn a thing or two. Read more

Confidence Boosters: The 5 Rules I Live By
Just be confident! Weâve all heard that advice more than once in our lives. And though we may understand the general idea behind those two simple words, the process of making them a reality often escape us. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: The Ultimate Non-Dairy Milk Guide, How Your Skin Changes in Your 40s and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

It’s All About Perennials: Here’s Why 40 Is The New 20
It’s true! 40 is the new 20, and 50 is the new 30.
Entrepreneur Gina Pell (49), was so inspired by the current ageless generation of women, she coined a new term:Â Read more

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About At-Home Microneedling
Before she was a CEO and a mom, Jamie O’Banion was a successful modelânow she’s all three. Her company, Beauty Bioscience, which she runs with her physician father, Dr. Read more

Beauty Nutritionist Corina Crysler Shares Her 24-Hour Supplement Routine [10 MIN. VIDEO]
We’ve got a friend crush on a nutritionist, and it’s Corina Crysler: she has a wealth of knowledge on the subject of nutricosmetics, and her speciality is beauty supplements (an incredibly hot topic of late). Read more

Updated: What Are The Best Ways To Get Rid Of Cellulite, Right Now?
We are far into bathing suit season and cellulite seems to be on the mind of many CB readers. One reader reached out wondering how to decipher between the different cellulite treatments on the marketâshe’s tried creams and massages, and now she’s ready for something a little more serious. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Luxury Beauty Might Be Coming to Amazon, Pore Vacuums, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

What Does It Take To Be “Model Fit”?
Heather Marr is one of the most sought-after personal trainers in the world, for none other than the most beautiful creatures in the world: models. Read more

I’d Buy It Again: Supergoop! Rosemary + SPF Mist â It’s Just Awesome
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 weâve tried and all the reasons why we like it. Read more

Get Shopping: It’s The Biggest Indie Beauty Expo, Ever
It’s the most wonderful time of year! All the gorgeous independent beauty brands are meeting in New York August 22ndâ24th for the third time ever, and we’ll be there for all the beauty, wellness, and lifestyle goodies you can fill a tote with (and we know how to fill a tote). Read more

What’s Better, The Dermatologist Or The Medi-Spa?
When youâre in the market for an aesthetic treatment, skipping the clinical setting of a cosmetic doctorâs office in favor of a pampering medi-spa is tempting, but what are you sacrificing, exactly? Read more

What We’re Reading Now: 6 Healthy Foods That Bloat You, What to Say When Your GF Gets Plastic Surgery, and More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

All About Porcelain Veneers: The Most Common Patient Questions
If you have rotated, crooked, chipped and stained teeth, you may be a great candidate for porcelain veneers. Read more

Two New Studies Say Drinking Coffee Makes You Live Longer
Can I get a hallelujah?
If you drink coffee, this will be music to your ears: two new studies say that drinking coffee actually might lead to a longer life. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Vagina Lifts, Pregnancy Skincare Dos and Don’ts, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Microneedling: Why Your Derm Uses A Thousand Tiny Needles
Thereâs a good chance this isnât the first time youâre hearing about microneedling. For the last year two years, media outlets like The Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, and Byrdie have reported on the prickly treatment. Read more

Is It Safe To Lift Weights While Pregnant?
I’m pregnant and definitely want to keep working out, but I’m curious: is it safe for me to use weights?
AâAMY ROSOFF DAVIS, CELEBRITY TRAINERYes! Read more

April Gargiulo of Vintnerâs Daughter Shares Her Beauty File
My Beauty File is an on-going series where we figure out what the most timeless, put-together and coolest ladies are doingâwhat their days look like, what they canât live withoutâin hopes that we might learn a thing or two. Read more

Our New Look: Just A Little Tweak Here & There
We’re feeling pretty fresh this week, in case you haven’t noticed.
Our readers are well-versed in the golden rule: a little well-placed update here and there is enough to make you feel like a million dollars. Read more

What You Need To Know: PRP For Hair Regeneration
You’re probably familiar with PRP thanks to the widely-covered vampire facial, but it’s actually a very commonly applied procedure outside the Kardashian world. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Crazy Celebrity Travel Tips, The Most Powerful Antioxidant for Your Skin and More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Weighing Opinions: Are Threading Facelifts Safe Yet?
When asked about threading, Dr. Shereene Idriss, a CB-approved dermatologist practicing at Wexler Dermatology, says: âEverything great was once new, but not everything new is great.” Read more

Breast Implants 101: The ABCC’s Of Boob Jobs
People throw around the phrase “boob job” very casually these days, which is no surprise as breast surgery has become the most performed plastic surgery procedure in the United States. Read more

A Painless, Laser-Based Fat Zapper â This Is How SculpSure Really Works
As always, the new year is the perfect time to focus on the new you: whatever you hope to change, 2017 can be a blank slate. Read more

Half Acupuncture, Half Facial: Here’s How The AcuFacial Works
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 AcuFacialâor so I thought. Read more

These Are The 10 Best Foods for Skin + Hair
You are what you eat!
It’s tough to underline the simplest advice; you hear it all the time. But every once in awhile a quick reminder is helpful. Read more

This Simple Betadine Cure For Acne Will Surprise You
Wondering how to get rid of a pimple? Well, if youâve ever had surgery, or saw it in action as a spectator, then youâre familiar with that Read more

What We’re Reading Now: The 8 Best Drugstore Sunscreens, How Jessica Alba Fights Inflammation, The Lowdown on Lip Injections, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Pantry Makeover: 4 Healthier Cooking Ingredients To Stock Up On
As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle consultant, I help my clients optimize their pantry items, tossing out high-sodium seasonings, inflammatory cooking oils, and carb-heavy pastas, then replacing them with healthier cooking ingredients. Read more

The Summer Cocktails Nutritionists Drink
Bask in the glorious summer heat! Relax and let loose! But don’t forget your hat, slather on the sunscreen, only go out before 10 a.m. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: The Top 10 Multivitamins for Women, Travel Beauty 101, the Scoop on Sweeteners, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Is It Possible To Regulate Hormonal Imbalances With Supplements?
I suffer from a wide range of hormone-related issues. Is there anything I can takeâany supplementsâto rectify these problems?
AâCORINA CRYSLER, CLINICAL NUTRITIONISTHormonal imbalances can cause many problems in the body and aging process in general. Read more

It’s Bacne Season: How To Fix It
Warm summer weather brings with it the promise of al fresco celebrations and skin-baring fashions. Some of us count the days, hours, and minutes for the first sign of summer, but not all of us. Read more

First-Class Summer Hats: 2017 Edition
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

What We’re Reading Now: Beauty Smoothies with Salma Hayek, The Latest Advance in Face Lifts, Julianne Moore’s 5 Tips for Flawless Skin, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Kondo Your Summer Beauty Cabinet In 15 Minutes
Summer is here! Heavy creams and thick lotions, make way for easy serums and light beauty oils.
It’s the ideal time to make like Marie and Kondo your cabinetâwhile you’re trading that winter cream for a light summer SPF, take a minute to organize, clean and freshen your beauty stash. Read more

Rhofade: What’s So Different About This New Rosacea Med?
When it comes to rosacea, we’ve tried it all. Changing diets, bespoke Rx, and plain-old coverups have all been part of the arsenal. Read more

What The H*ll Is a Nutricosmetic And Do You Need One? [10 MIN. VIDEO]
A few weeks ago, we sat down with Corina Crysler, an expert nutritionist and founder of GliSOdin. We peppered her with questions about nutricosmetics (what the heck is with this trend?) and filmed the whole thing: Read more

How Your Breasts Are Revealing Your Age
Everybody knows that your face tells a story. It tells the world a little about how old you are, how much sun youâve gotten, and maybe even how stressed youâve been. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: 5 Signs of Skin Cancer to Watch For, the Latest Trend in the Facial Spa Industry, Jessica Alba Gets Honest, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

The Perfect Summer Sunglasses: 2017 Edition
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

Porexia Is A Bigger Issue Than We Thought
Do you think your pores are larger than they actually appear? Are you hell-bent on shrinking them down to size? Well, according to a recent survey commissioned by LâOreal revealed in this article, you are not alone. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: 10 Must-Try Foam Rolling Moves, Lena Dunham on Red Lipstick and Feminism, Miranda Kerr’s Secret to Glowy Skin, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

The Summer Scarf: 2017 Edition
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

The Detoxifying, Hydrating Charlotte’s Book Summer Cocktail
Can a cocktail detox, hydrate, and promote digestion on top of getting you to that perfect post-work plateau of buzzing relaxation?
We think so. Read more

The Summer Skincare Switch Up: My Essentials
Itâs hot, the sun is shining, Iâm 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

What We’re Reading Now: Man Repeller Contemplates Botox, the New Mind-Blowing Lipo Technique, Face-Slapping Skincare, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

All About Cellfina: The Cellulite Smoother
Nothing kills summer confidence more than those pesky little dimples: shorts, swimsuits, everything becomes a challenge. Cellfina promises to change that. By breaking down the fibrous bands at the heart of the problem, as opposed to just melting the nearby fat, results will still be apparent even two years later. Read more

Survive Summer With These 5 Herbal Remedies
Hit the gym? Check. Exfoliate all those newly-exposed limbs? Check. Sunscreen? Absolutely. Summer preparation and protection is in full swing, and along with all the usual suspects, there are tons of herbal remediesâfor hay fever, sunburn, over-taxed livers, and more. Read more

Acupuncture: Why (And How) Does It Work?
Acupuncture is an ancient medical intervention dating back thousands of years, yet itâs still used widely today. The age-old discipline evolved through years of observation and creativity, as well as experimentation. Read more

Drunk Elephant Improves The Beloved Umbra Sunscreen: Meet The Tinted Sister
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

What We’re Reading Now: Meeting Hollywood It Girl ZoĂ« Kravitz, How to Age Gracefully According to a Celebrity Facialist, 5 Detox Foods You Should Eat Every Day and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Plasma 27 Sheet Masks: A Nourishing Boost For Sensitive Skin
I have sensitive skin that tends to be dry, and I’ve always had a difficult time finding anti-aging skin care that hydrates my skin enough without causing breakouts or irritation. Read more

Drink The Right Rosé And Avoid A Terrible Hangover
It’s rosĂ© season. And just like GQ says, we’ve “gotten past the awful ‘brosĂ©’ trend pieces and pink wine no longer tastes like melted down Jolly Ranchers blitzed with half a cup of sugar.” Read more

A Top Dermatologist’s Summer Skincare Tips
Every time it heats up we’re tempted to bare all: high-octane vitamin D is a glorious side effect, but wrinkles and dark spots are not. Read more

Are Carbs Good For Your Hair?
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

Talk To Your Mother About Aging! Here’s Why
Your genetic blueprint, or genome, is made of approximately 25,000 genesâthat’s around 3 billion letters of DNA. Every single characteristic you have, from cute feet to sugar cravings to crow’s feet, is held in that imaginary chain. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: How Retailers are Capitalizing on the Wellness Boom, the Downside to Lip Injections, How Red Wine Affects Your Brain, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Seriously: Are French Fries Really That Bad?
Sometimes we have to ask the tough questionsâthe ones no one really wants to know the answers to. In that spirit, we asked celeb nutritionist Keri Glassman about basically-a-vegetable-slightly-less-healthy-fried-potatoes (aka french fries). Read more

Recipe: Roasted Sesame Avocado Cream
Inspired by the Japanese flavor combination of avocado, sesame, and nori, I made an avocado dip full of surprises! The tahini adds a satisfying richness and complexity, while the toasted sesame seeds bring on the nuttiness and impart a wonderful contrast to the smooth creaminess. Read more

Hair Color Authority Rita Hazan Shares Her Beauty File
My Beauty File is an on-going series where we figure out what the most timeless, put-together and coolest ladies are doingâwhat their days look like, what they canât live withoutâin hopes that we might learn a thing or two. Read more

The Case Against #BotoxFree
Recently the Daily Mail published âAgeless Gillian and the BotoX Files,â essentially Botox-shaming Gillian Anderson with a panel of experts who speculate that the 47-year old star has undergone Botox, fillers, and other anti-aging treatments. Read more

Rosacea Is Becoming More Common – According To An Esthetician
After performing more than 25,000 treatments over the last decade you tend to begin to notice certain trends before they ever make it on the fashion pages or in the news. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Ashley Graham on Embracing Cellulite, What You Should Know Before Getting Injected, Why Juice Isn’t Good for You, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Instant Skin Transformers: The Face
In this second series of Instant Skin Transformers, we’ve compiled a few of our favorite skincare superheroes and skin-loving makeup picks that help you achieve a flawless, radiant complexion immediately upon application. Read more

Bobbi Brown’s New Book Is Full Of Confidence, Supplements, and So Much More: We Love It
Bobbi Brown requires no introduction. If I had to pick one âCharlotte,â Bobbi would be at the top of my list. She built a beauty empire that empowers women, and it all started with a lipstick. Read more

Yes, There’s A Right Way To Detox: Very Carefully
Detoxing means to rid the body of toxins and unhealthy substances. But the word detox is thrown around a lot, and treating the process casually can lead to dangerous eating patternsâespecially in individuals who have suffered from eating issues. Read more

All About Charlotte’s Book
If there’s one beauty-related lesson I’ve learned as a woman working on Wall Street, where I spent nearly 15Â years of my career, it’s that your skin is the most accurate reflection of your vitality, strength, and overall wellbeing. Read more

Review â A Self-Tanner Mask, Pen & Spray That Actually Work
Iâm a self-professed self-tanner junkie: there’s rarely a day of the year when I’m not wearing some form of self-tanner. While I feel like I’ve tried almost every tanner under the sun (pun intended), I am always excited to test out a new one, so I eagerly welcomed the opportunity to review 3 products from the James Read tanning line. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: How to Fake 8 Hours of Sleep, Fast-Food Chain Expands Vegan Menu, Fishy Seafood in the Nation’s Capitol, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Does Exercising On An Empty Stomach Burn More Calories?
You might have read somewhereâor heard from a friendâthat exercising in the morning, on an empty stomach, will burn more calories. But is it true? Read more

The 10 Best, Most Delicious Soda Alternatives
It used to be that there was nothing I loved more than a refreshing can of Diet Coke on a hot summer day. Now, I would never touch the can of chemicals. Read more

The Unsung Hero Of Healthy Habits: Tongue Scraping
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

What We’re Reading Now: Cannabis Gets a Makeover, A Cure for Crow’s Feet, The Best Selling Skincare, Oil Pulling Explained and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Why Should I Get My First Colonic?
My career as a colon therapist began almost 30 years ago. People would express polite interest in the topic if they didnât have a serious health challenge but for the most part it was only through referrals from alternative medical professionals and personal research that people were booking appointments in the interest of improving their health. Read more

Hallelujah: A Hot Bath Burns More Calories Than A 30-minute Walk
Finally, some good news! The restorative, centering, blissful benefits of a long, hot bath have been obvious for centuries.
But did you know that a hot bath can actually burn more calories than a 30-minute walk? Read more

Lumity, Sakara Life, Russak Dermatology: Don’t Miss This Springtime Beauty + Wellness Event
Russak Dermatology is hosting an event this month with a list of beauty and wellness partners (including Charlotte’s Book!) that you won’t want to miss. Read more

Scrub, Replenish, Glow: The Best Body Products For Right Now
There’s no excuse, especially when we’re seeing summer peek around the the corner: you can’t forget to care for your whole body. Sometimes that care can be longterm (see: Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Coachella Beauty Must-Haves, the Top Spring Food Trends, How to Choose a Meditation App, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

The Secret To Youthful Skin Might Just Be In Savannah, Georgia
While many anti-aging skin care lines boast a cocktail of antioxidants promising to rejuvenate skin and minimize the appearance of fine lines, the truth is that antioxidants alone are not enough. Read more

Exfoliating: The Right (And Wrong) Ways To Do It
Exfoliation can be a wonderful treat for your skin. It removes the dead skin cells from the outer layer, leaving it feeling and looking radiant. Read more

A Quick Rulebook: The Ultimate Guide To Holistic Beauty
All women want to feel and look beautiful.
âWhat should I eat to increase my glow factor?â is a popular question from my female clients. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: ‘Girl on Girl’ Feminist Art, Aly Raisman Speaks Out Against Sexual Abuse, 16 Most Popular Meal-Delivery Subscriptions, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Top Collagen-Supporting Foods That Aren’t Bone Broth
Bone broth is a trendy health elixir youâve likely heard all about, but did you know there are other foods that boost collagenâin case âbeefâ is not your favorite beverage flavor? Read more

Lotions, Potions, And A Hat: A Plastic Surgeon’s Scar Management Plan
Any time you cut through skin, you will end up with a scar. Scars are the bodyâs way of gluing tissue back together. They happen to everyone, and they are there forever. Read more

Recipe: Deep Detox Cilantro, Spinach, & Sweet Potato Soup
I love this detox soup so much that I make it all the timeâeven when Iâm not on a cleanse. It’s rich and hearty with tons of brightness from the lemon and cilantro, plus a little kick from the cayenne pepper. Read more

Bioeffect: The Antiaging EGF Serum Made From Sustainable Barley In Iceland
Icelandâthat cold, grey, moss-covered lava rock of a countryâhas been enjoying a renaissance for about ten years now. Tourism there has grown exponentially, especially with the relatively recent surge in stop-over flights. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Skin Cream Containing Your Own Microbes, Nudes Are Being Redefined, How Jane Fonda Keeps It Sexy, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

The 4 Rules For Investing In Your Skin: An Esthetician’s POV
Over the course of my career as an esthetician I have heard a lot of âwhat ifs.â
What if I hadnât spent my late teens and early 20s worshiping the sun, drenched in coconut or baby oil? Read more

Expert Opinion: Is Taking Fish Oil Actually Good For You?
At Charlotte’s Book, we’re serious about our supplements: you are what you eat, after all. We were surprised to see this recent New York Times video portraying a fish oil market where oxidation causes the quality of fish oil to deteriorateâapparently, New Zealand has a particular problem with sub-par product, with 83% of fish oils on the market below standard. Read more

Cancer Deaths Linked To Textured Implants: Should You Be Worried?
If you have breast implants, you might already have heard that the FDA recently connected nine deaths from a rare cancer, anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL), to those décolletage-enhancing devices. Read more

Charlotte Talks To: Tiffany Masterson of Drunk Elephant
In a ridiculously crowded world of skincare products and creators, Tiffany Masterson is a sweet, light-hearted ingredient fanatic. Read more

Is My Vagina Ugly? Absolutely Not â According To A Gynecologist
The interest about the labiaplasty surgery increases every day, as more and more women get concerned about having an ugly vagina. This is largely an internet phenomenon and it seems very important to discuss: Read more

What We’re Reading Now: How Misty Copeland Fuels Her Ballerina Body, the World’s Healthiest Country, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Fitness Maven Anna Kaiser Shares Her Beauty File (New Mommy Edition)
My Beauty File is an on-going series where we figure out what the most timeless, put-together and coolest ladies are doingâwhat their days look like, what they canât live withoutâin hopes that we might learn a thing or two. Read more

Don’t Guess â Know These Popular Herbal Supplement Doses
Herbal supplements are quickly becoming a popular alternative to traditional medicines to cope with, and even cure, everyday ailments such as anxiety, depression, lack of focus, stress, and common viruses, like the cold or flu. Read more

Am I Too Young For A Facelift?
To find out today’s average age of a facelift candidate, we went straight to New York City plastic surgeon Melissa Doft, MD, who is known for her “less-is-more” Read more

Springtime is Skintime â Inspiration To Reboot And Refresh
Peeling back the layers of winter both mentally and physically can be achieved by performing subtle gestures that yield dramatic results. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Goop Launches New Supplement Packs, Skincare Secrets from Linda Wells, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

The Case For Being #Unpretty â Or, Why It’s Ok To Take a Break From Perfection
In a world driven by likes and filters, itâs safe to say we are probably the most self-conscious, most objectified, and therefore most tired, disillusioned, and perhaps cyclically depressed generation ever. Read more

Xeomin: The “I Don’t Use Botox” Injectable Celebs Love
We’re used to seeing celebs with wrinkle-free facesâor tastefully, perfectly aged onesâbut we’re also used to hearing “I don’t use Botox” or “I don’t use Botox, yet.” Read more

How The Mind-Body Connection Can Reverse Aging
In this case, “it’s all in your head” is the sweetest words we’ll ever read.
Bruce Grierson’s New York Times feature on the work of Dr. Read more

Ingredient Check: What’s A Growth Factor? What’s EGF?
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

What We’re Reading Now: Nike Is Launching a Pro Hijab, Face-Washing Tips from a K-Beauty Expert, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Is There An Easy Way To Tell If The pH Of My Skin Is Off Balance?
The delicate systems of your body are affected by your hormones, your diet, and so much moreâand all that affects the acid mantle on the outside of your skin, which, when altered, can cause inflammation and breakouts. Read more

Jessica Johnson Brow & Lash Serum: It Works
Having turned 40 this past summer, I’ve noticed that my eyelashes are becoming a bit sparse. To that end, I’ve been on the hunt for a product that will not only spur hair growth, but also condition my lashes. Read more

Swallow An FDA-Approved Balloon And Get Trim?
You read that right! It’s called Obalon, and it’s a swallowable balloonâthree actually, and each weighs less than a penny. Designed for people who are at least 30 pounds overweight and who have tried diet and exercise, it actually works, and it’s recently been FDA-approved for weight loss: Read more

What We’re Reading Now: The Farsali Unicorn Essence is Already Sold Out, Olivia Culpo’s Morning Routine, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Ingredient Check: Grapeseed Oil
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

5 Easy Rules For Coping With Office Treats
The office candy bowlâwhether you work at home, share a co-working space, or go to a traditional officeâcan become a serious issue for those trying to control their sugar intake. Read more

Drew Barrymore Loves AKT, Doesn’t Want Fillers Yet
In a personal conversation with Bee Shapiro of The New York Times, Drew Barrymore dished the dirt on her skincare routine and spoke about her reluctance to use fillers, at least right now. Read more

Ulthera “Light” â A Quicker, Easier Way To Boost Collagen
If youâre a regular reader of Charlotte’s Book, you know all about skin tightening and the inevitable loss of collagen that happens as you age. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Christy Turlington on Getting Older, The Downside to Going Gluten-Free, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Does Drinking Vinegar To Lose Weight Actually Work?
Apple cider vinegar and its million suggested usesâfrom cleaning your countertop to balancing your skin’s pH to making your hair shinyâhave the feeling of urban legend. Read more

Sexy Skin-Tone Matching Bras For Everyone: Meet ThirdLove
ThirdLove is a San Francisco-based underwear company that believes fit is the most important component when it comes to bras. For this reason, the company lets bra-buyers try before they buyâmaking them the first e-commerce company to let customers wear the product for a full thirty days before committing. Read more

How To Make The Perfect Matcha Latte And Why It’s So Good For You
Matcha is a superstar food in my house these days. I love its superpowers and uplifting, calming effect, and I adore the slightly bitter deliciousness that Iâm told is so good for me. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Getting Hot with Amber Valletta, Free-Bleeding Yoga Video Goes Viral, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Rosacea Helpline: 5 Facts About Rosacea And How Bespoke Rx Can Help
Flushing, dilated blood vessels, redness, swelling and adult acne. Rosacea sure likes to leave its mark, and if youâre one of the 16 million people plagued with this chronic skin condition, youâre certainly not alone. Read more

Anit Hora of Mullein & Sparrow Shares Her Beauty File
My Beauty File is an on-going series where we figure out what the most timeless, put-together and coolest ladies are doingâwhat their days look like, what they canât live withoutâin hopes that we might learn a thing or two. Read more

My Current Obsession: eXO Bio.digital Perfection Moisturizer
In our line of work, we try a lot of products: that means we know what we love, and why. “My Current Obsession” is a quick and dirty way to tell you about something we’ve tried and all the reasons why we like it. Read more

Rihanna Pays Tribute to Amelia Earhart, Using Eye Cream on Your Lips, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Miami Calls: Sun, Me Time, And A Microcurrent Pop-Up
Shamara Bondaroff of SB SKIN will be hosting a microcurrent pop-up at Turnberry Isle’s Ăąme Spa in Miami February 17 â 19. Read more

An Easy, Clean-Eating Beauty Food Guide â Updated By A Wellness Curator
Eating clean leads to radiance. Eating clean is about enjoyment, not deprivationâeating clean does not have to be a drag. Iâve outlined some simple guidelines below so you can include more of these magic-making foods in your everyday life. Read more

Demands for ‘Barbie’ Vagina Skyrocket
So what, exactly, is the ‘Barbie’, and who’s getting it, and how is it different than vaginal rejuvenation?
Labiaplasty (also known as nymphoplasty), was the 19th most-popular procedure of 2015, with data from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery claiming that more than 95,000 women worldwide underwent the procedure. Read more

Are Gummy Bear Breast Implants The Sweetest?
Gummy bears may very well have been your favorite candy as a kid, but if youâre now considering breast augmentation, youâll soon be talking a lot about them once again, just not the fruity, chewy edible kind. Read more

Holly Thaggard of Supergoop! Shares Her Beauty File:
My Beauty File is an on-going series where we figure out what the most timeless, put-together and coolest ladies are doingâwhat their days look like, what they canât live withoutâin hopes that we might learn a thing or two. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: All Woman Project Champions Diversity in Second Campaign, Drew Barrymore’s No-Fuss Beauty Regimen, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Instant Gratification: 4 Pre-Valentine’s Day Treatments With Fast Results
Not that you need reminding (CVS had heart-shaped boxes of chocolate in the aisles on January 1st), but Valentine’s day is coming up. Whether you’re treating it as #meday, celebrating, or ignoring the day altogether, getting a little instant gratification can never be wrong. Read more

The Suburban Revolution: Sleeping In Separate Beds For The Sake Of Beauty, Sex, And Aging
Just twelve miles from New York City, in Montclair, New Jersey, celebs like Bobbi Brown keep multi-million dollar estates complete with perfectly manicured lawns. If the people in this quaint neighborhood werenât so well mannered, this would be Real Housewives territory. Read more

3 Easy Wellness Subscriptions That Will Make Your Life Simpler
From pantyhose to pet food, thereâs now a subscription service for everyone. Ironically, however, with over 2,000 companies implementing subscription delivery services in 2016âand likely more on the horizon in 2017âselecting the right one has become more stressful than simplifying. Read more

Ask An Expert â When Should I Start Botox?
Charlotteâs Book is a trusted place to find and share information on the best in skincare, anti-aging, aesthetics, and wellness. Ask Charlotte your beauty or wellness question, and weâll call upon one of the experts in The Book to provide you with the most up-to-date information. Read more

Overnight Oats â The Beauty Food Way
It’s winter, and that means oats. Comforting, delicious, and oh-so-good-for-you, overnight oats are the best kind because with very little work from you, they just get better and better. Read more

How My Dermatologist Transformed My Diet, My Mental Health, And My Wellbeing
Itâs no secret in New York City:Â dietary needs are at peak consideration. If you are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, or anything in between, there is a restaurant, food truck, or dedicated menu just for you. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Blowouts with a Side of Botox, the Danger of Gwyneth Paltrow’s Vagina Eggs, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Get Better Teeth â The Natural Way
Yes, bacteria can develop into cavities, but holistic dental hygienist Kathleen Bernardi reminds us that a host of good bacteria also maintain and clean our mouths, building naturally healthier teeth. Read more

The Best Sunscreen For Dry Winter Months
The snow is cute for five minutes. After that, it’s a disasterâfor your commute and your skin. Thinking about leaving the house? Don’t forget to wear sunscreen! Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Karlie Kloss on Feeling Good, The Cost of Curating the “Perfect” Instagram, Why You Should Be Eating with Chopsticks, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

How Can I Treat My Acne Scars?
Charlotteâs Book is a trusted place to find and share information on the best in skincare, anti-aging, aesthetics, and wellness. Ask Charlotte your beauty or wellness question, and weâll call upon one of the experts in The Book to provide you with the most up-to-date information. Read more

The New Babyfacial by Drunk Elephant Is A Powerful Peel With Low pH, And It’s Awesome
The new Drunk Elephant T.L.C Sukari Babyfacial is a pro-strength at-home peel that packs a punch, but without added skin irritation. If you’re like me and prone to rosacea, breakouts, or anything really that disrupts that delicate balance of âmy skin is in good shape right now,” Read more

Plunging Necklines: How Ultherapy Can Firm Your Décolletage
This year, the Golden Globes exposed a certain trendâand a certain dĂ©colletage. Plunging necklines dominated the red carpet, with everyone from Jessica Biel, Mandy Moore, and even Laura Dern showing off a perky, well cared-for set of curves and a moisturized, spotless chest. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Sports Illustrated Reveals Models for Annual Swimsuit Edition, Luxury Gyms Widen Exercise Gap, KhloĂ© Kardashian on Staying Body-Positive, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Skincare Products You Should Never Use In The Winter
Wardrobes and nutrition do that good warming work for us as the season transitions from hot weather to cold temperatures, and your beauty products are no different. Read more

Vitamin D: Why You Need Sunshine In A Pill To Fight Winter Depression
Did you know that about 5% of the U.S. population becomes so impaired every winter they meet the criteria for SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)? Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Amazon Plans to Launch Its Own Activewear Line, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Clean Beauty Menu, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

My Current Obsession: Jillian Wright Transcendence Oil
In our line of work, we try a lot of products: that means we know what we love, and why. “My Current Obsession” is a quick and dirty way to tell you about something we’ve tried and all the reasons why we like it. Read more

Kuen Rameson Of GLOSS Moderne Shares Her Beauty File
My Beauty File is an on-going series where we figure out what the most timeless, put-together and coolest ladies are doingâwhat their days look like, what they canât live withoutâin hopes that we might learn a thing or two. Read more

Anna Kaiser’s New Activewear Line Just Hit Target: Our Favorites
One thing we never want to see in 2017 is super-expensive athleisureâwe’ve had enough of zillion-dollar yoga pants. But that’s exactly why we love Anna Kaiser’s new C9 Champion collection for Target. Read more

Something to Smile About: Restylane for Laugh Lines is FDA Approved
Just a few weeks ago, the FDA approved two new versions of Restylane, the hyaluronic acid-based line of fillers. These new fillers are specifically designed to target those long lines at the side of your mouthânasolabial folds, or laugh lines. Read more

You Asked, We Told: The Most Popular Questions Of 2016
We love our reader questions and we love helping you! When a reader question comes in, we direct it to one of our many talented CB experts and try to get an answer right away. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Popular Drugstore Face Wash Gets Sued, Beauty Talk with Charlize Theron, Natural Hangover Remedies, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Our Most-Read Interviews Of 2016: Founders of Drunk Elephant, Sepai, And More
Charlotte’s Book couldn’t be happier that so many amazing, badass women let us into their homes, their labs, and their sanctuaries in 2016. More importantly, they let us get super honest and real. Read more

Most-Read Stories Of 2016: Botox, Breast Implants, And Pimple Cures
You came, you saw, you clicked: we love the Charlotte’s Book community, and we’re so happy we got to spend 2016 with you! Wondering what everyone else clicked on this year? Read more

Medical Beauty, Skincare, & Wellness Trends We’re Saying Goodbye To In 2017
We take trends very seriously over here at Charlotteâs Book, whether researching them to debunk, get you to try new things, or simply to tell you something’s not worth it. Read more

11 Of The Easiest Skin Care Tips For Cold Weather
The change of seasons can be very stressful on your skin, especially when going from warmer summer months to cold, windy drier winters. This transition most commonly makes your skin look dull and older than its years, but it can also spur flare-ups of skin conditions such as acne and eczema. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Hilary Swank Launches Luxe Clothing Line, How to Cope with Holiday Stress, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

10 Really Easy And Effective Things You Can Do To Naturally Prevent Hangovers
We know, you’ve probably read a million different hangover articles this time of year. But seriously, a hangover can ruin your entire day. But, this time of year, who has time to languish in post-party discomfort? Read more

The 4 Things This Spa Owner Takes Everywhere, No Matter What
Being a beauty expert and spa proprietress for over a decade, I talk to people about my favorite skincare and make-up “must haves” Read more

ShesWELL: A New Wellness & Beauty Retreat Launches in Upstate New York
What happens when a spa owner, a massage therapist, an acupuncturist, a cosmetologist, and a Hudson Valley B&B innkeeper get together? A series of retreat weekends in the Hudson Valley, of course! Read more

Holiday Antidote: Cauliflower Soup with Lemon Zest
The alcohol that comes with the holiday season and the over-abundance of rich and decadent food means we’re constantly looking for an antidote: this cauliflower soup is perfect. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Vagina Advocate Melina DiMarco Goes Nood, Priyanka Chopra’s Favorite Beauty Products, Anti-Aging for Lips, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Workout-Wear Anxiety: Have We Reached Peak Athleisure Fever?
Athleisure: itâs a word that didnât exist five years ago, and now we canât get dressed without it. The athleisure market is clocking in at around $270 billion and is estimated to grow an astounding 30% by 2020. Read more

Travel Well, Travel Easy: The Best Of Single-Serving Wellness
Everyone’s intimately familiar with travel-size skincare. But what about travel-size wellness? I find it really difficult to pack up my wellness regimen; I end up hauling around tons of vitamin jars, cartons of protein powders, and all the little extras. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Dance Cardio Guru Anna Kaiser Launches Activewear Line, Holiday Wellness Hacks, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Gwyneth’s Derm, Dr. Karyn Grossman, Opens LA Skincare Center And Launches Skincare Line
Dr. Karyn Grossman, the high-profile Charlotte’s Book-approved dermatologist to Linda Evangelista and Gwyneth Paltrow, has just launched a skincare line and opened a glorious, sun-drenched new office on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: The World’s Most Talented Actresses Strip Down, VS Fashion Show Sexiest Looks, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Meet The Steve Jobs Of Women’s Health Tech: Tania Boler Is On A Mission
Remember when we wrote about spending six intimate weeks with Elvie? In case you don’t: the Elvie is your most personal trainer, the mini Kegel-strengthening powerhouse, and we absolutely loved it. Read more

From Vintage Cartier To A Week At Malibu Ranch, This Is The Charlotte’s Book Community Wish List: What We Really, Really Want
Wish lists are fun. We all want something, whether it’s a pile of diamonds, an empty inbox, or an escape into the mountains of Malibu. Read more

The High-Tech Review: The Gadgets We Like (And Don’t Like)
When looking for cool gadgets for women, it seems like every time you open a new tab, there’s a new gadget staring you in the face: Read more

My Current Obsession: The Lip Slip by Sara Happ One Luxe Balm
In our line of work, we try a lot of products: that means we know what we love, and why. “My Current Obsession” is a quick and dirty way to tell you about something we’ve tried and all the reasons why we like it. Read more

Charlotte Talks To: Jessica Matlin, Beauty Editor + Fat Mascara Podcast Host
#CharlotteTalksTo is a lifestyle interview series featuring amazing women out there shaking things up and remaining fabulous in the process.Â
Jessica Matlin has always been interested in beauty: Read more

What We’re Reading Now: How to Beat Post-Thanksgiving Bloat, Embracing #BellyJelly, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Linda Evangelista Named Creative Director & New Face Of Erasa â Botox In A Jar
Linda Evangelista once said that she and fellow supermodel Christy Turlington didn’t “wake up for less than $10,000 a day.” Now that she’s the new Creative Director, Vice President, and face of Erasa XEP-30âa cream that claims to replace Botox, launched over a year ago by the former chief scientist at EstĂ©e Lauder, Jules Zecchinoâwe wonder how much she’s making? Read more

Are Those Things Real? Breast Implant Sizing 101
You have a size for almost everything. A shoe size, a pant size, and yesâa breast size. While you can probably sneak your way into something a little off-size if you really want to (like those purple suede boots that you just canât live without), things will always look a little wrong if the fit doesn’t match. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Misty Copeland on Body Positivity, Waking Up With Jessica Alba, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Vagina Surgery (Labiaplasty) Is One Of The Fastest Growing Procedures: Here’s The 101
A procedure that alters the female genitalia, known as labiaplasty, is one of the fastest-growing plastic surgery procedures in the United States. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery revealed recently that the number of labiaplasties performed increased by 44% in 2013. Read more

The Good Skin Diet: A Sample Menu
You already know: what we eat and drink can radically change the appearance of our skin. Eat the right foods and we witness glowing, clear, ageless skin. Read more

Do Non-Invasive Body Contouring Procedures Actually Work? Yes, But…
I was at a childrenâs birthday party, my eyes trained on a thick slice of chocolate cake, when the woman next to me gestured at a tiny roll on her otherwise flat abdomen with a pink plastic fork. Read more

What We’re Reading Now: How to De-Stress Post Election, Playboy Playmate Criminally Charged for Body Shaming, and Much More…
Youâre working, youâre moisturizing, and youâre sleepingâyouâre busy. We know. Donât have time to scour the web for the best skincare, anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness articles every week? Read more

Why I Want You To Swap Your Coffee For Runa
Who doesnât love a warming cup of coffee or decadent almond milk latte? And as winter arrives, weâre moving in droves to the local bean purveyor and amping up our regular pumpkin spice late. Read more

Your Man’s Makeover: Subtle Aesthetic Adjustments For Today’s Rugged Male
Charlotte’s Book founder and editor Robin Shobin discussed the rise of men’s interest in dermatology and plastic surgery in this recent article.