by Kate Dee, MD Did you know that people today sleep 20% less than they did 100 years ago?More than 30% of the population suffers from insomnia and women are up to twice as likely to suffer from insomnia than men. If you’re not getting enough sleep, you are likely suffering from irritability, fatigue, and […]
Longer darker lashes with Latisse
Have you noticed how long and beautiful kids’ eyelashes are? Unfortunately, as we age, our lashes thin out and shorten, and can even grow lighter in color. This is totally normal and very common.Some people are genetically predisposed to losing hair in all places. Thinning hair can also reflect numerous medical problems such as thyroid […]
Anti-Aging Ingredients: Antioxidants
by Kate Dee, MD There are so many different antioxidants that I’m going to lump them all into one discussion. Green tea, coenzyme Q10, resveratrol, lycopene, grape seed, vitamins A, C& E, coffee berry — there are hundreds of antioxidants that are used in skin care products. There is no one magical ingredient that is […]
Your Daily Regimen
by Kate Dee, MD The number one question I’m asked at Glow is “What should I be doing every day for my skin?” With so many products and ingredients, there is no single answer, BUT it is easy to follow a basic regimen that works for everyone. Start with great products packed with antioxidants. Avoid […]
Anti-Aging Ingredients: Exfoliants
:by Kate Dee, MD The skin is constantly making new skin cells (keratinocytes). These start at the basal layer of the epidermis, work their way to the surface and then slough off. As you age, that process slows down by 30-50%. What used to take 6 weeks can take up to 8-12 weeks, causing a build-up of […]
Anti-Aging Ingredients: Vitamin C
:by Kate Dee, MD Vitamin C is one of the best-studied of the anti-aging ingredients. It is a powerful antioxidant with many benefits: lightens the skin and reduces the appearance of brown spots increases collagen production, diminishing fine lines and wrinkles reduces redness and inflammation boosts skin’s natural healing and repair, decreasing post-inflammatory red marks protects […]
