Skincare Blog

I love stuff like this — can be hard to keep in mind, but truly the sentiment is right on.

When our patients first see the turquoise, eye-catching but oddly-shaped quartz-rollers, they often ask us if we are selling marijuana apparatus. Although both quartz-rollers and marijuana-smoking tools are both intended to relax and chill the user, similarities end there. The quartz-roller, like many other similar rolling tools out there, claims to stimulate blood circulation and… Read more »

Is skincare a SCAM? As a viral-article questioning the necessity of facial products outrages the beauty community, experts from DailyMail.com weigh in. An article published on The Outline this week titled ‘The Skincare Con’ is outraging the beauty community Top dermatologists explain why skincare is truly a necessity – not just an indulgence, as the… Read more »

Whether for yourself, or a loved one, this Sweetheart Deals are sure to delight and pamper the lucky recipient.   The Apeeling Beauty Bundle includes: 1x Chemical Peel The specific peel used will be chosen at time of treatment, based on skin type and desired results. Peel options include SkinCeuticals Pigment Balancing, SkinMedica Illuminize or Vitalize… Read more »

These two lip features are majorly important to the look of your lips and overall image, and yet — chances are high you’ve never heard of them before*. 1. The Cupid’s bow is the double-curve of the upper-lip, which resembles the bow of Cupid, Roman god of love. (The peaks of the cupid’s-bow connects with the philtral columns, more on this… Read more »

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the demand for aesthetic-injections saw a 10% rise in popularity over the last year. However, misinformation about one of the most popular injection treatments, Botox still exist. According to experts, It has been thought that frequent exercise causes Botox to wear off. This is incorrect. Instead, people… Read more »

It was such an honor to have been included in this feature. Thank you Philadelphia Magazine! These Are a Philly Skin Care Pro’s Must-Have Products (And where to buy them.) Chances are, you’ve heard of About Face Skin Care, either from their Best of Philly award in 2016 for their hand rejuvenation services, or their life-saving summer skin care tips with… Read more »

Kendall Jenner is a drop-dead gorgeous woman. However at the end of the day, despite the spotlight on her family, regardless of the moneyed success that has come along with her super-model fame — when you take away all of the fancy trappings — she is also human. Just like a regular person, Kendall Jenner has… Read more »

We know you already know this. (But we also KNOW some nights you are SO tired you can’t even.)  As we enter this brand-new year, this is just a quick reminder about one of the easiest things you can do DAILY to help ensure maximum skin health:  1. Washing your face before beds clears your… Read more »

Khloe Kardashian Gets Real About Injectables (Plus, a Filler Incident Gone Wrong) If there’s one thing you can always count on Khloe Kardashian to do, it’s keeping it real. We mean, you pretty much have to when millions of eyes (and paparazzi lenses) are trained in on you day in and day out. Even in the face… Read more »

Day 1 of 12: Botox / Dysport Bank  Day 2 of 12: Latisse Eyelash Bundle Day 3 of 12: SculpSure  Body-Contouring Bundle Day 4 of 12: Perfect Lipsssss Bundle  Day 5 of 12: Best-Seller Bundle Day 6 of 12: Gift Card Promo Day 7 of 12: Thermage Skin-Tightening Bundle Day 8 of 12: Dermal-Filler Bundle Day 9… Read more »

(This list is from Lisa Espinoza at New Hope’s La Chele med-spa in December 2017’s issue of Philadelphia Magazine. It’s so good I wish we had written it! Great job Lisa, this is wonderful information that is ALL so true!) Different parts [of your face] need different stuff. We engage the muscles around the eyes… Read more »

“Coolsculpt” body-contouring treatments have been around for years, and with their mighty advertising-budget it is likely you have heard the treatment name. However, do not be fooled by the elephant in the room: just because the treatment may have the greatest visibility at the moment, it does not mean it is the greatest treatment… When… Read more »

This is one beauty buy that’s worth the price tag. Patricia Shannon I’m not one to spend when it comes to the rose gold makeup trends and season’s best red lipstick. I’ll opt for the drugstore versions to get the look so I’m not left with buyer’s remorse once I’ve inevitably moved on. There is one area, though, that I… Read more »

We have witnessed first-hand (first-face?) the wonderful myriad of ways that injections can make life better. Aside from the cosmetic perks (which are not to be minimized), Botox* injections can also be used to prevent migraines, stop TMJ pains, prevent over-sweating for the under-arms, and new indications are being researched and developed every day. (There… Read more »