Does Vaping Affect the Skin?
Vaping is on the rise in the U.S. and we are currently experiencing the first e-cigarette epidemic in which 1,650 cases of severe lung injuries have been reported. According to the CDC, the epidemic is nowhere near a slowdown.
Dr. Kay Featured in New Beauty – Fall 2019 Issue!
For years, NewBeauty has been the ultimate resource and learning mecca for all things beauty! With an audience of over 2.6 million, NewBeauty’s influence is unmatched when it comes to beauty publications. Dr. Kay was quoted in the Fall 2019 issue’s Top Doctors: Treatments to Get Now!, which is currently on newsstands across the nation. […]
Dr. Kay’s Top 3 Travel Tips
As August rolls around, many close out their summer by hitting up beaches, yachting around in the Amalfi Coast, or jet-setting to mega-resorts like Disneyworld! No matter where you go this summer, your skincare routine should never take the backseat.
Why is Mineral Sunscreen Better Than Chemical Sunscreen?
As summer begins it is important to remember to wear sunscreen. Sunscreen protects your skin against UV rays. There are two types of sunscreen: mineral based sunscreen and chemical based sunscreen.
Five Minute Friday: The Trouble with Tanning Beds
Hi beauties! On this week’s Five Minute Friday, I talk to you about tanning beds and the risk that comes with them! As a facial plastic surgeon, I know a thing or two about the negative effects tanning can have on your skin. More than a million cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed this […]
Episode 56: Cosmetic Chemistry, Retin-A, and Physical vs. Organic Sunscreen with @KindiofStephen
On this week’s episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I get a chance to talk to cosmetic chemist and blogger, Stephen Alain Ko! We became Instagram friends some time ago and I was immediately drawn to the way that he was paving the way for fellow skincare influencers. As […]
What The Neck
It’s important to extend your skin care regimen to your neck, especially sunscreen! As we get older, the muscles of the neck start to weaken and the skin loses elasticity. Here are the BEST options to get your neck looking and feeling great this year!
Five Minute Friday: Summer, SPF, and Fun in the Sun (Summer Series Part 1)
SPF – you hear this term all the time, but do you even know what it means? If you don’t, don’t worry, I’m here to explain everything! Listen in to the first part of my Summer Series as I give you all the inside information on SPF, sun protection, and sunscreen tips. Find me on […]
Five Minute Friday: The Science Behind Sunburn (Summer Series Part 2)
I keep stressing how important sunscreen is, but sunburns can happen to the best of us. Listen in to understand sunburn and learn how you can treat it if you’re unlucky enough to get one this summer. Find me on Instagram here. Subscribe & rate my podcast on iTunes. Shop for my KD Perfecting Sun […]
Five Minute Friday: Some Facts About Sunscreen
I literally cannot emphasize enough how important wearing sunscreen every day is! It doesn’t matter if it’s sunny, cloudy, or even raining. You should apply sunscreen every day and reapply every few hours. Listen in to hear about the difference between chemical and physical sunscreen, and I’ll give you some recommendations of my favorite sunscreens! […]