Cannabidiol (CBD) has been gaining momentum in the scientific community and media, as a natural, non-psychoactive ingredient packed with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties. With all the buzz about CBD, it’s no surprise that it’s is making its way into our beauty products. We talk to the founder of Hemp Beauty about how consumers can navigate the cannabinoid wellness trend, and how the recent passing of the Farm Bill 2018 will fuel this groundbreaking CBD movement. We’ll also discuss Hemp Beauty’s luxury collection of organic, vegan and cruelty-free products designed to promote wellbeing and beauty, from the inside out.
Prejuvenation: What Your Need to Do Now to Postpone Aging
The latest trend in maintaining a youthful appearance is prejuvenation – starting non-invasive cosmetic procedures at an earlier age to put off more invasive procedures like a facelift. According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 72 percent of facial plastic surgeons saw an increase in cosmetic procedures in patients under 30. From Botox to Fraxel, Dr. Robyn Gymrek explains the non-invasive options for preventing wrinkles, age spots and more. She’ll break down exactly what products and procedures you need to be using in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.
Why Clean Beauty is a Dirty Word
The cosmetics industry may have consumers confused when it comes to “clean beauty.” While beauty brands must legally list ingredients, they have pretty free rein when it comes to greenwashing their marketing terminology. Words such as “natural” and “green” have no enforceable or standardized definitions and can differ vastly from brand to beauty brand. Our guest, Mike Indursky, comes from the “big beauty” world – he served as the president of Bliss World, the Chief Marketing Officer of Burt’s Bees and held various executive GM and marketing roles for brands at L’Oreal and Unilever. His passion and purpose are to shake up the skincare industry by ending the days of using ingredients that shouldn’t go on skin, in packaging that isn’t sustainable, making claims that can’t be kept, with prices that are too high for products people don’t need. We’ll talk to him about how consumers can put pressure on brands to be more accountable and sustainable, and discuss how his new line, Hear Me Raw, challenges virtually every beauty convention to do what’s truly best for our industry, our skin and our world.
Later-in-life Wedding Tips for a Mature Bride
Couples are waiting longer and longer to get married. However, planning a wedding in your 30’s, 40’s and beyond means vastly different considerations than when you’re in your 20s – from budgeting (should I take time off work?) to beauty (should you botox?). Our guest Erica, the managing editor for Travel Leaders Group, share her experience and advice for more mature brides.
Celeb-eauty: The Best and Worst Celebrity Beauty Lines
Celebrities will put their names on everything from cars to coffee. But when a celebrity comes out with their own beauty line, how involved are they really? We tapped Doreen Bloch, the founder and CEO of Poshly, a beauty-focused data analytics company to shed some light on the growing trends of celeb beauty lines. She’ll dish on the best and worst of celebrity beauty, and then shares some great facts on lipstick. After listening to this podcast you may never try on lipstick in a store again!
How to Get Rid of Sun Spots
Sun exposure can result in premature aging of the skin, which can often reveal itself as brown pigmented spots that we lovingly refer to as age spots and sun spots. These brown lesions often appear on the face, chest and back, as well as the back of the hands and legs. But luckily, in a cosmetic sense, we can undo some of the damage using a combination of at-home and in-office treatments. Our guest, Dr. Robyn Gmyrek, spent over 20 years on the faculty of Columbia University Medical Center where she was Division Chief of Cosmetic Dermatology and founded Columbia University’s Cosmetic Skin and Laser Center. Now a practicing dermatologist, she shares her vast knowledge of the treatments that work, and when they are safe to use. From Hydroquinone to Fraxel, she’ll share her favorite ways to remove pigmented lesions from your skin.
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty): A Top Surgeon on What You Need to Know
Eyelid lift surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure with the goal of improving the appearance of the eyelids. Patients seeking an eyelid lift surgery do so either for cosmetic improvement and rejuvenation, or to repair a functional problem when eyelids heaviness interferes with their peripheral vision. We talk to Dr. Maryam Nazemzadeh, a top oculo-facial plastic surgeon, about when an eyelid surgery is recommended, and why you might not want to hold out for insurance to cover it.
The Truth About Non-invasive Fat Removal and Body Contouring
From freezing the fat away to shaking it off, there’s a slew of non-invasive body contouring devices on the market that promise a fitter physique. But can you really lose excess fat and inches from a sweat-free session? Dr. Jennifer MacGregor, a leading researcher in dermatology, talks about what we can REALLY expect from these non-surgical procedures, and who the best candidates are. She also explains the various non-invasive options for excess fat removal, including: Radio Frequency, Cryo-based devices like CoolSculpting, Low level laser therapy and Ultrasound.
Treating Hair Loss with PRP Injections
Close to 80 million men and women suffer from hereditary hair loss. For many years, the only treatment options supported by research were Minoxidil and Propecia. More recent research is showing that Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is also successful at stimulating hair growth. Studies prove that PRP stimulates a faster transition to the anagen phase of hair cycling back from the resting and transitional phases, as well as an increase in the number and thickness of newly formed follicles. Our guest, Dr. Jennifer Chwalek, researched hair loss at the University of California, San Francisco. Since entering private practice, she has helped thousands of patients of all ages and genders who struggle with hair loss and thinning. She weighs in on some of the treatments available to stimulate follicular hair growth, and debunks some common hair-growth myths.
Doc Stalk: Is Social Media a Good Place to Research Your Doctors?
We’ve all done a deep-dive into the annals of Instagram, Facebook, Twitter…the list goes on and admit it: you’ve been down that rabbit hole, too! But aside from making sure your ex’s current is a total meh, can social media be used for healthy research? Our guest, Dr. Maryam Nazemzadeh, explains why checking out a potential doctor on social media, might be good for both you AND them.