Video of LifeSculpt (not featuring Dr. Kent) via Palomar Medical, Inc. Normally, I find both laser treatments and liposuction interesting on their own.  So you can imagine my level of curiosity when I heard about the new laser lipo treatment, LifeSculptTM.  On June 24, 2009, the company Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. made the LifeSculpt procedure nationally available for patients. Cleared by the FDA in April 2008, LifeSculpt features a special dual-wavelength laser (SlimLipoTM) that specifically targets unwanted fat cells.  Typically... read more

Like many women, I’m a sucker for vanilla: vanilla perfume, lotions, candles, you name it.  So you can imagine my excitement when I got the opportunity to try the new Lavanila The Healthy Lip Butter SPF 8 ($16.00, Beauty.com).  Enriched with a quad of 100% pure butters (shea, Kokum, Illipe, and Cocoa), antioxidants, and over 30 vitamins and minerals, Lavanila The Healthy Lip Butter SPF 8 seems to be a one-stop shop for lips.  But how does it measure up upon closer look? The Good This product does everything an ideal moisturizer... read more

  Summertime tends to bring unique skin care concerns – and stories!  Photo courtesy Bright .   I searched the web for some of the top skin care-related stories, so you don’t have to!  Here’s a look at some of the top stories that caught my interest this week: Dermatologist Dr. Leslie Baumann, M.D. discusses use of chemical (i.e., avobenzone, oxybenzone, homosalate, etc.) and physical (i.e., zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sunscreens.  While Dr. Baumann acknowledges that she uses chemical sunscreens because they are... read more

Yes, maybe the economy is down, but that doesn’t mean you can’t splurge now and again.  It does suggest, however, that you may want to be a bit more, um, selective when buying luxury beauty products.  With that said, here are five of the best luxury beauty products to invest in (and yes, they do yield great dividends): 1.  Eve Lom Cleanser ($160, Beauty.com). This cult favorite really works.  Formulation-wise, it is predominantly mineral oil, which many customers are alarmed by, but should not be.  In fact, according to... read more

Recently, I was honored with the opportunity to sample THEVI Cosmetics, which have been designed for women of the “New Ethnic Market” – that is, light to dark skinned women of Asian, South Asian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean descent.  THEVI Cosmetics promises to deliver compatible, beautiful cosmetics to compliment these women in every shade from summer-ready brights to office-friendly neutrals.  So which products made the cut – and which did not?  Read on to find out! THE BEST THEVI Mineral Powder SPF 8... read more

Every year, men and women worldwide spend approximately $2 billion on skin care products, most notably on cleansers, lotions, and creams. However, customers may do better if they choose to invest in supplements as well: according to this 2007 study in The Journal of Skin Pharmacology and Physiology,eating an ingredient is more beneficial than topically applying it, while getting the ingredient both orally and topically is most beneficial.  Company Promises  With that said, Hirsana Capsules for Skin, Hair, and Nails ($30 for 30 capsules or... read more