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Are you tired of trying every anti-aging cream, lotion, and serum out there and still seeing wrinkles and saggy skin in the mirror? If so, there’s one key ingredient you might be missing in your skin routine: Ceramides! Now, I know you might be thinking… “Ceramides, what the heck are those?” Ceramides are like a […]

Unlike a lot of hidden health issues, you know immediately if you’re lacking sleep. You probably drag your feet, experience brain fog, battle low energy, and are fending off cravings for sugar. The #1 solution most people rely on is to pour a strong cup of coffee. But according to a 25-year-long study of 7,000 […]

Valentine’s Day is traditionally dedicated to romantic love, and showing appreciation for someone you admire. But Valentine’s can also be a chance to show love and appreciation for OURSELVES! After all, the more we take care of ourselves the better equipped we’ll be to take care of others. So this year, take care of your […]

February is a great month to practice self-care. Particularly, as it’s a month when you can feel the winter blues. The short days, long nights, and lack of sunshine can make maintaining a healthy routine and mindset hard. But practicing self-care can help combat these feelings by promoting self-love and self-awareness. February is also the […]

As you age, your eyes are often the first place to show signs of aging. But if you use the following five tips, you can keep your eyes looking young and vibrant for years to come—no matter your age! Masking crow’s feet is deceptively simple: Instead of smothering yourself in foundation, powder, or face-planting into […]

Under-eye fine lines are often the first visible sign of aging. This is because as your skin ages, elasticity and moisture are lost. The skin around your eyes is also thin, delicate, and fragile. Which means your eye-area is where wrinkles and deep, etched lines show up first. I see lots of patients who feel […]

Fact: Your skin needs extra support in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond. Collagen is one of the most effective, powerful, clinically-proven skin-supporting nutrients you can provide your body with. However, not all collagen products are created equal. If you want to choose the best possible collagen supplement, you need to know what makes a […]

Close your eyes and recall this past summer… Remember how we didn’t get any rainfall (at least in SoCal) for months! Then imagine what this lack of rain and moisture does to the soil… How it makes the soil dry out… causing deep cracks. Then the ground becomes hard, it struggles to absorb water again. […]

Most creams, lotions, and moisturizers today all have one thing in common: Microplastics. One of the most pervasive microplastics are phthalates. New research from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that phthalates can: X Wreak havoc on your hormonal balance, X Cause premature aging X Trigger inflammation in your body2. X Disturb the release […]

Christmas is a fun time of year. But it can be one of the most stressful too. What’s more, when you feel stressed your skin feels stressed. Regardless of whether your stress is… Emotional (such as panicking about buying gifts)… Physical (say, from drinking excessive alcohol)… Environmental (like the cold, dry air)… Your skin’s health […]

If your skin has been dry, flaky, and red recently, you can blame the contrast of cold, dry air outside, and warm, dry air inside. To keep your skin soft and supple, Dr. Chasan asked me to share his top winter skin-protecting tips with you. While Omega-3s are an important nutrient to consume year-round, they’re […]

The foods you eat directly impact how quickly your skin ages. For example, high-fat foods promote oxidative stress, which ages your skin faster1. To the contrary, unprocessed, whole foods support healthy skin cell metabolism, blood circulation, and collagen production. And collagen plays a key role in skin strength, elasticity, and hydration. When you have strong […]

There’s one super-nutrient that I believe every single person should take… Because this nutrient soothes inflammation, reverses the skin-damaging effects of photoaging, and restores healthy skin from within… This wonderful nutrient is none other than omega-3 fatty acids. You may have heard the term “omegas” tossed around before, but you may not have heard or […]

Most people think of exercise simply as a way of toning up and losing weight… But did you know that breaking a sweat can improve your skin health too? Few do.. Which is why in my latest health bulletin, I’ve detailed 5 different ways that regular exercise can help restore youthful, radiant skin at any […]

There’s an important gooey, sticky molecule that’s produced by your body that’s found in high concentrations under your skin and around your joints. This molecule, known as hyaluronic acid (HA) exists to naturally cushion your joints and hydrate your skin from within. So if you want to enjoy moist, radiant, baby-soft skin as you age, […]

When new patients walk through our doors, they often say things like… These poor souls have tried everything, yet still struggle with aging skin. But their struggles aren’t their fault—because these expensive “solutions” completely ignore treating the 5 most common causes of aging skin. While these 5 causes of aging skin are common, they fly […]

But there’s an unsuspecting problem with Vitamin C that most people don’t know about: When you buy Vitamin C from your local health or grocery store, you’re most often purchasing a mediocre product that your body will struggle to effectively absorb and use. You see, standard Vitamin C is water soluble—but your body’s cells are […]

If you’ve ever been told that you “MUST” exercise to lose weight… You’ve been lied to. Sure, exercise is good for your health, and is a fantastic way to burn extra calories, lose fat, and build muscle… But what if you simply don’t have time to workout? Those of us with busy schedules and hectic […]

Close your eyes and picture a shiny, freshly-inflated red balloon. You’ll notice the balloon has firm, taut, and flexible surface (much like perfect, healthy, youthful skin does)… But as air escapes, wrinkles begin forming on the surface as air escapes and the rubber begins to collapse in on itself. This is similar to what occurs […]