Laser technology has revolutionized our ability to treat and transform the skin. As the head of one of the top dermatology practices in LA, Dr. Ava Shamban always brings in the latest and greatest lasers to our Santa Monica and Beverly Hills locations. The Fotona 4D Laser has quickly emerged as one of the top…
When it comes to looking and feeling beautiful it’s important that you are prioritizing your beauty routines. You do not have to have a long and complicated beauty routine to reach your beauty habit goals. Sometimes the simplest things can make a big difference. Finding a routine that works for you and hits all the…
For a face lift in a jar, patients at both my Beverly Hills and Santa Monica practices love this Revival Masque from Environ! It enhances skin’s overall appearance and resilience – leaving it looking younger, smoother and more hydrated! To purchase, click here. Did you know that there might be formaldehyde – which can cause cancer,…
Do you have a pimple that seemed to have popped up out of nowhere? Don’t panic! Instead, try a paste made of aspirin and water as a highly-effective, fast-acting spot treatment. To do, crush 1 aspirin and mix it with 1 tbsp of water. Apply to the pimple and leave overnight! Have you ever heard…
If you’re pregnant and experiencing breakouts, it can be hard to know what products are safe and effective. To make it easier, my friends at HEALTH came up with a list of safe ingredients, and asked for my input. We all know that honey is a great natural sweetener, but did you know it’s also anti-inflammatory…
Great sleep is an important component of a great skin care regimen! If you get enough rest, go to bed early and sleep 8 hours, your skin and body will thank you for it. Getting a lot of sleep leads to less wrinkles because your skin has more time to repair itself. For another tip…
If wrinkle-reducing products don’t give you the skin you want, Pellevé RF Wrinkle Reduction is an amazing, non-invasive option! Pellevé uses breakthrough radiofrequency technology to gradually heat and energize dermal tissue with electromagnetic waves, causing collagen and elastin formation. As new collagen and elastin are formed in the treated tissues, the skin gradually becomes tighter,…
When you stick to your skin care routine, your skin will look better with each new day. Your skin protects your most valuable assets everyday – reward it! When you look good, you feel even better! Love yourself first. It’s important to put yourself first at some point in the day. You deserve to have…
As great as sugar tastes, it’s extremely destructive to your skin. A spike in your blood sugar levels can leave too much sugar circulating in your body, resulting in glycation. Glycation is the process where a sugar molecule is added to collagen and elastin fibers – proteins which surround skin cells. This makes the collagen…
Strength training doesn’t just give you great muscle definition, it also gives you great skin! While cardio builds up the strength of your internal systems, strength training builds your muscles by working them against force. It manages blood sugar, reducing the need for insulin and storing energy in the muscles instead of fatty tissues. Strength…