Dr. Brandt was a renowned dermatologist and physician- I met him when my aunt used to see him- I was sad to learn of his death after filming this video, in which I demo and review his anti-aging and skin-care products, including two from the DNA collection, or Do Not Age. Pores No More Primer…
Tag: Skin care
Spoiled Rotten: Fermented Ingredients In Beauty and Skincare
You’ve likely already ingested something fermented, or rotten, and not known it- wine, balsamic vinegar, cheese…but would you consider incorporating rotting ingredients into your skincare regimen? In a W Magazine post, “Why the Korean Beauty World Is Going Natural, and Why You Should Too,” Gillian Sagansky quotes Sarah Lee of Glow Recipe as stating…
Hard-Water's Effect on Hair and Skin
In my previous post, H2-Oh-No: Hard Water Irritates Skin!, I discussed how hard-water had affected my skin. After noticing and hypothesizing over patches of inflamed flushed areas all over my body, doing some research, and self-diagnosing, I concluded I did not have a sudden bout of eczema, but rather hard-water dermatitis. In a Vogue.com article,…
Korean Brightening Beauty Secret: Super Vitamin C- Vitabrid C12
Vitabrid C12, vitamin C on crack, is a special 12hr time-released powder, developed by Dr. Jinjo Choy, which is to be mixed into water or toner and applied to the face. It retails for $58. But what’s it do? Vitamin C is a common ingredient in serums, BB and CC creams, and products meant…
Ulta Dumpster Diving Haul and Giveaway: Too Faced, Tarte, Urban Decay
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hmqBPjCtco] I found makeup, skincare, nail polish, and hair-care from brands like Too Faced (Born This Way foundation and two bronzers), Tarte (eyeshadow palette), Urban Decay (all nighter foundation), Peter Thomas Roth Unwrinkle Turbo and mask kits, Almay (mascaras, foundation, eyeshadow), Kardashians Beauty (all new, sealed, from lips to powder), Lorac (liners)… *Give Away:…
PH Balance Hair and Skin
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1qxOb4NhtA] Yes, your hair, skin, and genitals all have PH Balances- and when they get out of wack- it affects the area. Your hair looks dull and damaged, your skin could break out, or you could get a yeast infection…and give it to someone else…even men can get them 😱. Some products claim to…
YoDerm Online Dermatology
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyZApk_KR0k] The thought of online consultations with any type of doctor brings Lisa Kudrow in Web Therapy to mind: I was contacted by YoDerm ($10 off, click here) and asked if I’d like to review their online dermatology service (this is not sponsored). For $59, you are consulted by a dermatologist who reviews your…
Bliss-ful
I have been using and raving about Bliss products for over a decade: they smell and feel invigoratingly amazing, the texture feels rich, smooth, or creamy, and the quality is great. I was first introduced to the brand at a hotel (W?) in New York, and after getting a sample of the lemon sage body…
Peter Thomas Roth: Holy Grail Beauty
One of my absolutely go to favorite skin-care brands, for clear skin and anti-aging, is Peter Thomas Roth (PTR). The products deliver results quickly- from anti-aging to acne, I’ve come to trust a range of their products- the best for dark spots- the Camu Camu and De-Spot serums are miracle workers. To prevent and treat…
H2-Oh-No: Hard Water Irritates Skin!
Can water irritate your skin if it’s soft or hard, or due to the chemicals infused within it? Yes! According to an article on Hard Water Dermatitis posted on DermaHarmony.com, “Hard water is a common culprit in the fight against dry skin,” and defines hard water as “highly alkaline.” I will be going into PH…
