HOW TO NOT WAIT AT THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE
I try my best to not keep my patients waiting more than 15 minutes, but sometimes emergencies happen and doctors run behind.
HEAD & SHOULDERS AS FACE WASH?
Many of you have asked whether Head & Shoulders is good for your skin.
DOES YOUR BOTOX STING MORE THAN USUAL?
Botox comes in a powder that I mix fresh every day. I typically go through 10-15 vials a day.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SKINCARE
This time of year, kids and teens want to look their best, but their skin may not be cooperating.
GOT BROWN SPOTS OR MELASMA?
You need to know about TRANEXAMIC ACID (TXA), which I first heard about in Asia over 15 years ago.
BROWN SPOTS on your skin = SUN SPOTS.
Although commonly called “age spots” or “liver spots,” they have nothing to do with your age or liver, and more to do with past UV radiation exposure.
WHICH RAZOR TO USE?
Many patients ask me whether they should just use the TWO BLADE razor (about $1.50z) or whether to splurge for the 5 BLADE razor ($8). The answer: IT DEPENDS.
Trader Joe's Beauty Picks
I love walking the aisles of Trader Joe’s, looking at the dizzying array of snacks and reasonable facsimiles of Asian comfort food (while trying my best to resist putting them in my cart).
Are Your Eyebrows Disappearing?
Brows get thinner over time, but there are also medical conditions that can make you lose your brows.
How To Get Perkier Earlobes
Earlobes lose collagen over time, making them thin and floppy.
SPF Over Makeup
You’re supposed to reapply sunscreen during the day, but how can you do that without messing up your makeup?
Get Rid Of Shine
It’s hard to look cute when you’re oily & shiny and makeup’s melting down your face 🥵
The Best Streak-Free Tanner
Do you want beautiful, natural-looking color, but your self-tanner is making you blotchy & streaky?
How To Use Sunscreen Sprays
Here’s how to get the most protection from your Sunscreen Spray.