light and laser

You’ve just had a Vi Peel, and the world is looking up—there’s a spring in your well-heeled step, and you can just feel your skin getting glowier by the minute. Read more

When it comes to acne, sometimes lotions and potions just don’t cut it. Pills can be complicated, and needles aren’t for everybody (I’m looking at you, cortisone)—but what’s left? Read more

It doesn’t pinch, prick, scrub, freeze, or even burn: it’s just light.

LED treatments—whether full-body beds at the salon or powerful handheld devices for at-home treatments—are the unsung heroes of non-invasive skincare. Read more

You’re invited to a wedding, and it’s July, and the forecast is steaming hot. It’s a semi-formal outdoor affair, and you’d like to wear that gorgeous loose silk dress, but it’s backless and you’ve got two fading butterflies book-ending a random chinese phrase on your shoulder blade. Read more

Charlotte’s 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 we’ll call upon one of the experts in The Book to provide you with the most up-to-date information. Read more

Women are the majority sex on this earth and it’s a proven fact that no two or three of us are exactly alike. We thankfully come in many variations—size, shape, likes and dislikes, and for that matter, skin tones and types. Read more

With all of the new at-home skin machines that promise to deliver professional results but do no such thing, it’s no wonder we are all a bit skeptical when it comes the next big thing for home use. Read more