Author: Kristy Kennedy

Anti-Aging, Articles, Blog

SPF is Your BFF: Skin Cancer Facts, Signs, and Prevention

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: SPF is your BFF. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, but because it’s the most common type of cancer, it’s important to practice prevention measures – and know the signs of skin cancer – at every time of year. First Things First: What is Skin Cancer? …

Anti-Aging, Articles, Blog

Botox® 101: Answering Our Patients’ FAQs

Act your age? Sometimes. Look your age? Never – and that’s where Botox® comes in. Botox® is the most popular cosmetic treatment of its kind for a reason: it can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles within days and requires little to no downtime. But just as they would (and should) with any procedure, …

Anti-Aging, Blog, Skin Care

How to Apply Retinol the *Right* Way

When it comes to preventing or minimizing fine lines and wrinkles or clearing up your complexion, few skincare products are more lauded than retinol. The irony? While this product is a mainstay at drug stores, cosmetic counters, and dermatology practices, it’s commonly misused. First things first: what is retinol? Retinol—alongside other retinoids, such as retinoic …

Anti-Aging, Articles, Blog, Skin Care

Our Top Tips for Healthy Winter Skin

We hate to play favorites with seasons, but winter isn’t at the top of our preferred list – as far as our skin goes, at least. Sure, we appreciate winter’s cozy aesthetic, but the colder months are also when our skin is most out of whack. The forced indoor heat, lack of sunlight, dry air, …