Why Estrogen is the New Must-Have Ingredient for Youthful Skin
There is a new, unexpected trend making waves in the skincare world—and that is estrogen based skincare. Yes, you heard that right! People are applying vaginal cream on their faces to combat signs of aging. While it might sound unconventional and perhaps doesn’t seem like the most pleasant thing to do, there is some intriguing […]
Eliminate Dark Spots and Hyperpigmentation This Summer
Long, sunny days are ahead of us and with increased sun exposure, many people may notice dark spots and hyperpigmentation becoming more prominent. These pesky pigmentation issues can stem from various causes, including sun damage, hormonal changes, post-inflammatory conditions, and trauma. Fortunately, there are effective ways to tackle these concerns and achieve a brighter complexion! […]
Managing Menopause: Top 10 Skincare Changes & How to Treat Them
Menopause is a period during a woman’s life when the ovaries cease to produce hormones and their menstrual periods come to an end. Finally! Every woman will experience menopause unless your ovaries were removed before puberty. That means that we are all in this together. Menopause is officially diagnosed when you have gone a full […]
Protect Yourself from Photodamage this Summer
Harmful UV rays, oxidative-stress, and solar-damaged skin- these are all the things you want to try to avoid this summer. With the season getting hotter and the rays getting harsher, you may also want to consider tweaking your beauty regimen. Not only will it help protect your skin from accelerated aging, but it’ll also decrease […]
Is Blue Light from Devices Bad for Your Health? + Quick Guide: EMF & UV Rays
On average, American adults spend eight and a half hours per day in front of the computer, a phone, or other devices. But have you ever considered how excess screen-time affects your health? Recent studies show gadgets are capable of causing damage to our skin through blue light emissions. Although blue light has the shortest […]
Episode 79: Melasma, Hyperpigmentation, & Skincare Secrets with Rachel Roff | @urbanskinfounder
Happy Tuesday, beauties! On this week’s episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, we celebrate Melasma Awareness Month! Founder of the skincare line, Urban Skin Rx, Rachel Roff joins me on the podcast to talk all about melasma, pigmentation, and the different ways you can treat these conditions. For many, melasma […]
The Bridal Beauty Plan
Bouquets, flowers, long white trains, tears of joy, honeymooning, long buffet lines, and midnight dancing all point to one thing — wedding season! If you’re an impending bride, you know the headaches of vying for venues, scheduling caterers, dress sizing, bridesmaid coordination, and so much more. We feel for you, which is why we’ve planned […]
Five Minute Friday: Melasma, Lasers, and Pigmentation!
Hi beauties! On this week’s Five Minute Friday, I talk all about Melasma, lasers, pigmentation and more! Those with darker skin tones don’t always have it easy when it comes to pigmentation and skincare. I can’t stress enough the importance of seeing a qualified dermatologist, aesthetician, and doctor when it comes to treating Melasma and […]