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Skin is our largest organ so naturally what we eat impacts the health of our skin. Protein is one of the building blocks of skin, hair and nails, thus, we need protein in our diet to maintain a healthy appearance. Collagen and elastin, proteins in our connective tissue, give our skin strength and support and keep our skin looking young. High […]

Most of my patients are busy moms who do not have time to commit to a multi-step regimen. I am one of those people. Enter Alastin Restorative Skin Complex. This gem of a product entered my life about 6 months ago and we have become best friends. My morning routine now only involves 3 steps:

Today I did a segment on Fox 26 Houston where I weighed in on the TikTok nasal tanning spray craze. I didn’t even know about this trend until recently when Huff Post asked me some questions about it. I was shocked to see that it is all over TikTok. For those who don’t know, nasal

“Botox in a Bottle” refers to the ingredient argireline, which is a peptide that competes with a protein that limits the ability of neurotransmitters to activate movement in your facial muscles. Limiting muscle movements prevents the etching of deep lines in areas such as the 11 lines, crow’s feet and forehead; neurotoxins (such as Botox, Dysport,

Retinol has a multitude of benefits including wrinkle reduction, cellular turnover, pigmentation correction, and acne prevention, but not all of us can use it. What should you use if your skin gets too irritated or flaky from retinol but you still want antiaging benefits? Try serums and creams with growth factors. Growth factors are proteins

Hello Glow reached out to me to get my thoughts on dry brushing and how to perform it. You can check out the article here: https://helloglow.co/the-benefits-of-dry-brushing-how-to-get-started/ Dry brushing has been around for centuries. It involves using a special exfoliating brush on dry skin to stimulate your lymphatic system, reduce puffiness, and exfoliate dead skin cells. It is very quick and easy to perform

While I appreciate natural remedies that work, I cringe a little when I see non-experts recommending lemon juice as a skin brightener. The peels of certain citrus fruits contain furanocoumarins, which are organic compounds that can react when exposed to the sun. This reaction is called phytophotodermatitis and can cause redness, blistering, and long-lasting hyperpigmentation. Furthermore, lemon

You’re starting to notice crow’s feet when you smile. Do you: a) reach for powder concealer b) grab a creamy light to medium foundation c) fetch your sunglasses? If you chose B or C, insert clapping emoji here. We have a circular muscle around the eye called the orbicularis oculi. When we squint or smile,

Summer might feel like it is coming to a close, but many families are heading on vacation the next few weeks. With so many sunscreens out there, which one do you choose? Merry Thornton, Physician Assistant and skincare expert, has some tips based on your specific needs. Chemical sunscreens are making the news, most recently

In winter, the cooler temperature, lower levels of moisture in the air, and indoor heating can really dry out our skin. Dry skin can become itchy, flaky, red, and irritated. How can you prevent dry skin in the winter? 1) Make sure showers aren’t too hot and keep them to 5-10 minutes. Pat the skin dry