Art Beauty

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!

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 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.

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.

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.

To hear one woman's experience with PRP and hair growth, don't miss our episode on Dealing with Hair Loss: From Shame to Finding a Solution.

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.

If you're starting to see your cheeks go south, it may be time to consider a chin implant. No longer just for Jay Leno wannabes, a chin implant can work to restore facial structure and make you appear more youthful and firm. We talk to Dr. Yael Halaas about this minimally invasive procedure that provides instant results...and P.S. Ryan is already signed up.

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.