If your skincare routine is more complicated than a fishtail French braid (or takes even one tenth of the tie to complete), you’re definitely overdoing it and may even be doing more harm than good. According to Dr. Heather Rogers, a board-certified dermatologist, you only need five products to effectively prevent damage, increase cell turnover and slow the aging process. She breaks down the only 5 items you need in a skincare routine, and shares her favorite products.
Will Coronavirus Change Cosmetic Surgery Forever?
As states begin to reopen, what will the effects of coronavirus be on the field of cosmetic surgery and dermatology? Will botox and fillers seem faux pas? And has telemedicine forever changed the way practices handle waiting rooms? We talk to board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Johnny Franco, about what the new world of cosmetic surgery will look like in the post-coronavirus world.
Screen Time Eye Stress, Tik Tok Talks, and Second Wave Predictions
With little more to do than stare at our screens, are your eyes feeling the strain of quarantine? We talk to oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Maryam Nazemzadeh (one of about 500 oculofacial plastic surgeons worldwide) about the effects of increased screen time on our eyes, the drugstore item we all need in our quarantine toolkits, and why the second wave will not be as bad as this first one. You’ll also get a taste of how this brilliant surgeon likes to relax in her downtime and why Tik Tok stardom might not be out of her future.
Clean Beauty and the Coronavirus: Could Your DIY Beauty Do More Harm than Good?
The personal care industry is highly unregulated which means that companies are essentially free to call their products “clean, organic, green or eco, natural, and even nontoxic” with little government oversight. And since the coronavirus pandemic has forced many of us to reexamine what is healthy when it comes to our own personal care and beauty, how can we be sure that the products we use are not doing more harm than good? We talk to Teju Owoye, the model-turned-founder of Clean Rebellion, about the difference between “clean” and “natural” beauty and the surprising “natural” ingredients that can be irritating.
The Medical Reason You’re Craving Carbs Right Now
These are stressful times, PERIOD. And, while you may feel out of control, you can boost your immune system with natural ingredients. We talk to Dr. Eldred Taylor, MD, a board-certified holistic practitioner and expert in functional wellness and anti-aging medicine, about the best supplements to take to improve our physical wellbeing. He also discusses the physiological reason that the body craves comfort food in times of stress…pass the cookies, please.
Coronavirus Pushing Medicine, Aesthetics and Dating to Go Virtual
The Coronavirus pandemic and social distancing have forced us to rethink how we connect with our friends and family, doctors, and even romantic partners.
A Coronavirus Interlude
Just a quick update as we regroup during the Coronavirus pandemic. We want to hear more about the topics that matter to you so please email us at hello@artbeautypodcast.com. Stay inside. Stay Safe. We will be back with full episodes next Tuesday.