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
Contributions By: Julie Russak, MD

Let There Be Light (And Laser): We Tried Clear + Brilliant
My skin may be young (I’m 24 years old), but that doesn’t 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

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

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 market—she’s tried creams and massages, and now she’s ready for something a little more serious. Read more

Ulthera “Light” — A Quicker, Easier Way To Boost Collagen
If you’re 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

Cosmetic Treatments: The 50s + 60s
Would you guess that leading lady Michelle Pfeiffer, “The Body” Elle Macpherson, and Miss America Vanessa Williams (the first black woman to win that title) are all in their 50s? Read more

Money Rules: Tipping Etiquette At Spas, Your Doctor’s Office, & Medi-Spas
We’ve all been there: you’re leaving the medi-spa after receiving injections, or a laser treatment, and it’s time to pay for the service. How much to tip for facial treatments? Read more

What We’re Reading Now: Is Tap Water Bad For Your Face? Best Laser Treatments For Winter, And More

Extending The Life Of Your Blowout: Is This New Treatment Worth It?
Here’s the scenario: you have a major meeting at 10 a.m. Everything needs to be on point for this meeting, including your hair, which is why you get a blowout the day before. Read more

Charlotte Talks To: New London Pharmacy’s Abby Fazio
INTERVIEW:Â ABBY FAZIO
OWNER + PRESIDENT
NEW LONDON PHARMACY, NYC

Restylane Silk: A Dermal Filler For 20-Somethings
When I heard about the launch of Restylane Silk, an FDA-approved filler specifically designed for “subtle” lip enhancement, I was intrigued. Fillers are most often associated with mature women seeking to replenish age-related loss of volume. Read more

Dr. Julie Russak & The MelaFind
We can all feel the weather starting to cool down, and that back-to-school feeling is in the air. But summer isn’t quite over yet and neither is that bronzed glow we’ve gradually amassed alongside memories of rosé infused sunsets. Read more