*(updated 27 November, 2024) Rose Gold Halo Limited Edition 😍 I fell in love with the original ZIIP about four years ago and, when the...

When combining different anti-aging tools, it's important first to consider your goals. I feel strongly that we need to choose one or two ar

LED red and near-infrared light therapy stimulates collagen production and cellular repair, reducing fine lines while improving skin tone and texture. These specific wavelengths penetrate to different skin depths, offering both surface-level benefits and deeper healing properties

What does sauna have in common with microneedling and strength training with weights in the gym?   Hmm... they're all good for us, but it may not be obvious that their benefit has a common underpinning: hormesis.  In fact, so much of what helps us grow and keep healthy and well has underpinnings in hormesis. Sauna heat prompts a number of responses in the body, including the activation of heat shock proteins (HSPs) and the release of anti-inflammatory cytokines

In the past few months I've been doing a TON of research on red and near infrared (NIR) LED and the impact it can have on our skin health. I have been absolutely flabbergasted by the volume of scientific evidence supporting the use of RED/NIR for health. There are over 5000 peer reviewed papers on the subject of using light to improve health outcomes. Many of these papers are specifically about skin, with a great focus given to wound repair. As LED is relatively inexpensive,

I recently took a poll in my Facebook group asking about people’s biggest “gripes” when it comes to their skin/appearance. The number one concern, BY FAR, was sagging, specifically laxity in the lower face and losing definition along the jawline. Interestingly, Google searches for people wanting to learn more about their 'jawline' have increased markedly in the past five years, nearly tripling globally!! It's important to remember that jawline trends, like so many aesthetic

Hair loss is oftentimes only associated with middle-aged men. In fact, 85% of men will experience hair loss by age 50, many of whom begin to see shedding in their 20s. For women, it’s different. Many of us have memories of elderly female family members who used wigs or had distinctly thinning hair. While the average woman isn’t concerned with hair loss in her 20s, many women will experience some form of hair loss by the age of 40 (oftentimes related to thyroid, pregnancy, or

If you're like me, your skincare journey went like this: "I'll do ALL things possible to care for the skin on my face...bring it on!". Five years later: "wait, I have a neck? I need to take care of it?" Another couple years later, "are those WRINKLES on my chest?!" Like skin on our face, our body skin can either be nurtured or hindered by our habits and environment. Happily, as the skin on our body is generally thicker than the skin on our face it tends to age more slowly. Bu

The number of devices available now for use at home is incredible, even overwhelming. What’s exciting is that the technology behind these at-home devices has roots in dermatologist's offices and aesthetic clinics. I’ve put together this post to share with you background on modalities, let you know which modality can benefit which skin concerns and to give you a set of tools to make the best decision for you. Of course, to make the most of the investment in time and money, I