Douyin and Korean makeup artists understand something that aesthetic medicine sometimes forgets: a face is not transformed by simply adding more. A tiny highlight at the inner corner of the eye can make the eyes appear brighter. A narrow shadow beneath the cheekbone can make the face look more defined. A touch of colour placed precisely at the centre of the lips can change their apparent shape without making them […]
The Outtakes of Aging: Stories Too Funny (or Embarrassing) to Make It Into My Book
Every book has the “director’s cut” — the bits that were hilarious (at least to me), but either didn’t fit neatly into the science, or risked my children disowning me if they went to print. Here are a few of those stories. 1. The Fish Oil Fiasco I once tried to impress a patient by showing her how committed I was to supplements. Mid-sentence, I popped a fish oil capsule […]
The Alchemy of Ageless Skin: A Doctor’s Guide to Anti-Aging Ingredients
Welcome to our informed exploration of age-defying skincare. Today’s focus is scientifically vetted ingredients that deliver on their promise to keep your skin youthful and vibrant. The Antioxidant Armor Begin your day armed with antioxidants that shield your skin from cellular damage. A study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium play a pivotal role in skin health, protecting against […]
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