There are many cities around the world that are known to have more rain and therefore fewer sunny days. Two that come to mind are the cities of Seattle and London. Since there is less exposure to the direct sun due to spending more time indoors or under an umbrella, do people actually look younger and have fewer wrinkles in these rainy cities?

With family in Seattle and my international travels to London with my growing company, I have had the opportunity to observe skin in both these cities and based on my observations, the answer is no. People do not have fewer wrinkles in rainier climates. The reason for this is simply that the sun does not have to be shining in order to get skin damage.

There are two types of rays: UVA rays and UVB rays. UVB rays are the skin-tanning and skin-burning rays that increase melanin in the skin and give your skin color. The UVA rays are the aging rays that cause premature lines and wrinkles, as well as skin cancer. In the case of living in a rainier climate, despite people perhaps spending more time indoors, UVA rays from daylight can still penetrate through windows in your car, home, or office. So when it is raining, people are exposed to these. Even under an umbrella, on a rainy day, there is still daylight that reflects on the skin… Read more

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Get ready, New York, I’m headed your way! I’m really excited to announce my new partnership with The Setai Club & Spa in New York City  where I will now be offering both 30-minute skin consultations and my exclusive high-tech facial treatments several times a year.

Beginning in early 2011, I have been offering skin treatments at the exclusive Le Spa at the Sofitel in Los Angeles every three months and now will do the same at The Setai in New York. Their spa is truly luxurious and I know my New York clients will love coming to see me there.

Dates: May 8-10, 2012

Location: The Setai Spa is located at 40 Broad Street, 3rd Floor,  New York, NY 10004

Services Offered: A customized facial treatment (including a thorough consultation) with me is $400 and takes 90 minutes. I’m also offering 30-minute skin consultations for $175 and it includes $75 worth of products for your skin type.

To Schedule: Email us. Limited appointments available… Read more

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Did you know that secondhand smoke is actually more dangerous than firsthand? Shocking, but true. The reason is because the components in secondhand smoke are more concentrated than in firsthand, since there is no filter at the end of the cigarette. The levels of nicotine, tar, nitric oxide and carbon monoxide are at least twice as high in secondhand smoke.

So what does this mean for your skin?

Simply put, you’re getting much of the skin damage that smokers can get – if not more, and you’re not even a smoker!

Among many things, secondhand smoke affects the skin greatly because collagen-destroying enzymes (MMPs) ramp up when exposed to tobacco smoke causing increased wrinkling and visible aging of the skin.

Read: Do You Have Smoker’s Lines But Have Never Smoked?

So if you’re someone who lives with smokers or works in smoky places, you’ll want to either avoid this or follow these tips to prevent skin damage.

Use skin care products that stimulate collagen. Peptides are a powerful ingredient that when used regularly will help with the formation of new collagen. Peptides are a chain of amino acids, that when used regularly will help with the formation of new collagen. Look for peptides like Caprooyl Tetrapeptide and Matrixyl 300. Use Intensive Firming Serum since it is loaded with peptides and is a great product to prevent wrinkles. Firming Eye Therapy also uses peptides and is amazing for the delicate eye area to keep it firm and moist…

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For those who get BOTOX® Cosmetic, you know how it can make an incredible difference in the reduction of visible lines and wrinkles to promote younger-looking skin. But what you don’t know is there is a downside to Botox – one that is recently getting more awareness.

Because Botox paralyzes muscles and makes them immobile, the long-term loss of muscle may cause the skin to lose fullness, which will actually make the overall face appear older! A youthful face is not only free of lines and wrinkles (which is where Botox comes into play), but young-looking skin is also full and plump…

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As a young child growing up in my grandmother’s beauty salon, I saw early on the powerful effect in how beauty was directly tied to how you feel. A woman would come into the salon upset with whatever was going on in her life, and my grandmother’s witty humor, compassionate demeanor and caring touch would improve not only the woman’s hair, but her spirit too when she walked out the door. When you look good, you feel good – it’s truly that simple. This was certainly the inspiration as to why I chose to pursue a profession in beauty, but I went into esthetics (skin care) instead…

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