Chances are, you’ve heard of biotin. You know that it has something to do with healthy, thick hair and strong nails. But, what exactly is it and how does it work? Let’s dig in. What is Biotin? Biotin is a form of vitamin B (vitamin B7 to be exact), and it acts as a coenzyme for multiple metabolic processes throughout the body. That...

For this We Tried It feature, I reached out to two incredibly brave, beautiful, and talented women, who have become dear friends of mine. There is no question that skin cancer is on the rise, but statistics only mean so much out of a real life context. The reality is that skin cancer can impact young, otherwise very healthy women with busy,...

I've dedicated over a decade of my life to researching the connection between diet and the skin and I share so much of this work in my book, The Beauty of Dirty Skin. Nourishing and healing your skin from the inside out - through what you eat - is just as important as nourishing and healing your skin from the outside in through topical products...

My patients, and even beauty editors, are always asking what skincare products I use. What cleanser do I use? What retinoid do I use? What sunscreen do I use under my makeup? The thing is, what’s good for my very dry, sensitive skin may not be good for someone else’s skin. If you get a group of dermatologists in a room, I can guarantee you...