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“The one area I almost never do in myself and in my patients is the forehead.” That’s according to Dr. Doris Day, a New York City board-certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic and surgical dermatology.

Did you just do a double-take because I know I did?!?

But according to this esteemed NewBeauty Top Doctor, the forehead muscle is the strongest and best lifting muscle in the brow and Dr. Day says, “the more you relax this muscle over time, the more the brow and the forehead will drop., and the older you are going to look and the faster you are going to age.”

There’s one thing that doctors, beauty editors, and industry experts agree on:  Vitamin C is a must in your skincare routine.  The potent antioxidant visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles, brightens skin tone, and smooths texture, all while fighting free radicals.  And when BeautyStat entered the market with a ground breaking Vitamin C product, the awards started pouring in.

Why?  Vitamin C is notoriously unstable and once it turns brown, sorry to say, it’s not working the way we want it to.  But Ron Robinson knew there must be a better way to deliver this essential skincare ingredient.

After spending over 15 years in the beauty biz as a cosmetic chemist developing products for brands like Clinique, Estee Lauder, Revlon, Avon and L’Oreal, he discovered a way to encapsulate and stabilize a 20% Vitamin C, and BeautyStat was born.  Since then #BeautyStat has garnered over 5 million posts and won humerus awards from publications like NewBeauty and Orpah, and is being carried by high-end retailers including Saks, Neiman Marcus and Blue Mercury.

We sit down with Ron to discuss the power of Vitamin C and why we need it in our routines, and he also shares some inside tips on the newest ingredients you’ll want to know about (Squalane!)

“It may sound like science fiction but it’s a fact: We’re going to die but we don’t need to age.”

That’s according to Jan Marini, a recognized leader and innovator in the field of Skin Care Research. She’s spent her career doing extensive product research and speaks with the world’s most renowned scientists in the field of anti-aging. And while the prevailing view of aging is that it’s the norm, she says “aging is an inflammatory disease, we’re kind of all rusting to death,” but that we don’t have to.

We talk to her about the science behind aging and new medications being tested that could possibly reverse aging altogether. She also shares her theory on why intermittent fasting is key to slowing the gaining process.

She also gives us a peek into her product closet (that rivals the famous one at Vogue), and why she thinks there is absolutely no replacement for retinol. We’ll also dig into her Skin Care Management Line which is the most-award winning in NewBeauty Magazine’s history and is used by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Cher.

Alicia Grande is a self-made millionaire who built a cosmetics empire from the ground up with $25,000. How? By sticking to what she knew best: beauty products that get results. In 2008, she launched Grande Lash MD, a lash-enhancing conditioner, and it was so successful that it inspired her to create an entire line. Since then, Grande Cosmetics has been paving the way for results-driven serums and double-duty skincare-infused cosmetics.

We sit down with Alicia to talk about how she took a chance on herself and changed the world for women everywhere. From her humble beginnings in her kitchen to sealing a deal with Sephora, she shares her secrets to success, as well as the mistakes she made along the way.

What do you get when you mix the crisp, clean fragrance of a Mediterranean vacation with the French flair of Diptyque? A summer escape in a bottle.

Diptyque has created a limited seasonal collection of perfumes and candles that will whisk you away to the Mediterranean, and some of the most iconic destinations in the world - from Santorini to Ibiza, and beyond. With scents like Barbary fig, notes of bergamot, iris and jasmine, or an elevated Citronella, these new launches are sure to take your mind off of any worries for a while.

We speak to the Director of Marketing, Eduardo Valadez, about the history of this luxury fragrance house, his favorites from the line, how they created these scents and why you should be stocking up on them this summer.

When it comes to clean beauty, the waters are pretty murky.

Let’s start with the facts: there is no regulation, standardization or clear definition for what "clean beauty" actually means. Words like "green," "natural," "organic," and even “non-toxic" can be used at the discretion of a company. And while the clean beauty movement is gaining traction, and brands are becoming more transparent about their ingredients, how can we tell the difference between marketing buzz and science?  And are there some ingredients on the no-no list that make for a better product?

We sit down with Hallie Gould, Associate Editorial Director of Byrdie Magazine to get the scoop on all things clean beauty: what it is, how to identify it, and why you should consider using these products. She and Byrdie just launched their fifth annual Eco Beauty Award Winners honoring the best clean beauty brands that employ and emphasize non-toxic ingredients, innovation, and sustainability.

We’ll discuss some of her favorite award-winning products as well as her tips for finding the best clean skincare on a budget!

Courtney Brooks is a laser specialist, self-proclaimed chemical-peel queen, and Dr. Dennis Gross’ right-hand woman. As Director of Aesthetics for his tony 5th avenue practice, her ability to customize in-office procedures and at-home skincare has made this goddess of glow a highly sought-after aesthetician among New York City’s most skin obsessed. We talk to Courtney about the best lasers and peels to get a flawless complexion - from treating discoloration to broken capillaries. She breaks down everything you need to know about IPL and V-beam, including when not to get them. She also shares some of her favorite at-home treatments to get glowing from head to toe.

Summer is in full swing, and by now you’ve probably swapped your heavy winter coats and boots – but what about your products?  Skincare products containing retinol are a favorite of ours during the colder months, but we tend to shelf them in the summer.   Retinol boosts cell turnover, eliminating dull skin cells and making way for healthy new ones. But left unprotected, these new skin cells can easily burn.  According to Marda Levy of DefenAge, there might be a safer alternative that delivers the same benefits – skin rejuvenation, boosting brightness, epidermal thickness and cell turnover– without any of the side effects or sensitivity.

Defensins are small messenger molecules that are released in our body when we have a wound and are responsible for starting the cascade of healing with new fresh skin. When used in skincare, they activate dormant stem cells to encourage a new epidermis to grow, leaving behind a “fresh” top layer of skin, improving fine lines, wrinkles, texture, sagging, pigment, and pore size.

We talk to Marda about the clinical results from using defensins with DefenAge, including improved small and large wrinkles, reduced pore size, and lightening discoloration.

There’s a new teeth-straightening system that claims to fix most problems in less time, with less pain, and best of all - it’s completely hidden behind your teeth.

According to CEO and co-founder, John Pham, DDS, MS, InBrace is transforming not only how teeth are adjusted, but the entire patient experience. “What we’re trying to do at InBrace is something where you don’t have to look worse before you look better,” says Pham. With his behind-the-teeth system, patients can enjoy the benefits of straighter teeth starting on day one – unlike traditional braces, they don’t have to wait upwards of 1-2 years to have unsightly brackets removed.

After spending years looking at the available treatment options, the former aerospace engineer and current practicing orthodontist realized that the orthodontic industry needed a disruption. “You can’t just put a battery into a car and car it a Tesla, it has to be redesigned from the ground up,” and so his team created a system that utilizes a personalized Smartwire™ hidden behind your teeth to gently perfects your smile. We talk to Dr. Pham about this revolutionary new system and how it gently moves the teeth over time thanks to its friction-free patented Gentleforce technology.

Sonya Dakar call’s herself the Skin Jedi, but we think she’s has a direct spring to the fountain of youth. Jennifer Lopez, Priyanka Chopra, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sofia Vergara, Jennifer Lawrence, and Madonna have all flocked to her to keep their faces fresh and glowing.

With over 30 years in business, Dakar has built a skincare empire and was one of the pioneers of using skin oils. By her side is her daughter and VP of the company, Mimi Dakar Berry. These women have collaborated on the family business for over twenty years. We sat down with the two powerhouses to discuss natural ways to exfoliate, treat discoloration, and their suggestions to deal with textured skin. She also shares the best beauty advice any mother could give to a daughter.