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Sunscreen Polls Reveal Alarming Lack of Sun Protection Knowledge

Sunscreen Polls Reveal Alarming Lack of Sun Protection Knowledge

Yvon Lux

With Memorial Day just around the corner, signaling the unofficial beginning of summer, it's essential to emphasize the significance of sun protection. Recent surveys conducted by Medstar Health and Advanced Dermatology have shed light on Americans' knowledge and understanding of sunscreen usage, highlighting the gaps in awareness regarding the role of sunscreen in preventing sunburn and skin cancer. These polls serve as a timely reminder to prioritize proper sunscreen practices as we embark on the sun-soaked days of summer.

Cheat Sheet: The Best Anti-Aging Ingredients

Cheat Sheet: The Best Anti-Aging Ingredients

Yvon Lux

Global skincare sales are projected to reach $180 billion by 2024, according to Statista. If you have ever felt overwhelmed stepping foot into a Sephora or Ulta searching for the best products or ingredients to fight or prevent aging, this is for you.

To gain a consensus of the most effective anti-aging ingredients, we attended CosmoProf North America in Las Vegas, a professional beauty convention that brings about 32,000 attendees from all over the world including industry experts, retailers, brand owners, and suppliers.

Decode Skincare and Beauty Lingos

Decode Skincare and Beauty Lingos

Yvon Lux

With the rise of K-Beauty products, the latest TikTok fad, and DIY skincare, a new crop of beauty trends, buzzwords, and marketing terms arise. Consumers are left to try to decode what actually works and what is jargon.

Why Cosmetic Surgery Is Booming During The Pandemic

Why Cosmetic Surgery Is Booming During The Pandemic

Yvon Lux

Cosmetic surgery was on an upward trend for several years before the pandemic, and the outbreak of the coronavirus hasn’t hurt its popularity. Since the lifting of lockdown and shelter-in-place orders across the country, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has reported an increased demand in patients considering cosmetic enhancements.

Salon Distancing: Tips to Reopen

Salon Distancing: Tips to Reopen

Yvon Lux
Beauty, Blog, Business, Business Tips, Entrepreneur, Event, Health & Wellness, Hair, How To, Influencer, Lifestyle, List, Los Angeles, Men's Health, Orange County, Self Help, News, , Women, Women's Health, Warning

If beauty professionals are to return to their jobs and work in an environment that is safe for staff and clients alike, significant changes will need to take place representing a shift to a “new norm” or 2.0 version of the industry.

Skincare Benefits From Leftover Halloween Pumpkins

Skincare Benefits From Leftover Halloween Pumpkins

Yvon Lux
Asian, Beauty, Fitness, Food, DIY, Health & Wellness, How To, Lifestyle, List, Men's Health, Orange County, Self Help, Women, Los Angeles

As a Harvard-trained physician with a 10+ year background in the Dermatology and Pathology fields, Dr. Gretchen Frieling suggests that instead of throwing out the pumpkins you used for decorative functions, you can reuse them for various beauty and health purposes. “Pumpkin is a great way to incorporate more vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E as well as essential fatty acids that help reduce markers of aging while also moisturizing the skin.”

How To Selfie Like A Celebrity

How To Selfie Like A Celebrity

Yvon Lux
Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle, Business, Celebrity, Entertainment,

“Selfies” remain popular, but they rarely look exactly like we do in real life! According to research by JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery,  an average selfie, taken about 12 inches from the face, makes the nasal base appear approximately 30 percent wider and the nasal tip seven percent wider than if the photograph is taken at five feet—a standard portrait distance that provides a more proportional representation of facial features.

Below are some tips to have fun with selfies like a celeb:

Do Not Try These Gadgets At Home Warns Dermatopathologist

Do Not Try These Gadgets At Home Warns Dermatopathologist

Yvon Lux
Beauty, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, News, How To

Life hacks, DIY tricks, and at home devices that are meant to “mimic the effects of in-office skin care treatments are all the rage right now. They are posted on Instagram, YouTube, and all over the Internet. While some are very constructive and budget-friendly, others are ineffective or downright dangerous. We asked Dr. Gretchen Frieling, a Boston area medical doctor with over 10 years of experience in Dermatology and Pathology fields., to highlight several highly publicized methods that should bear the warning, “don’t try this at home.”

Tighten & Firm Skin With These Collagen-Rich Food

Tighten & Firm Skin With These Collagen-Rich Food

Yvon Lux
Beauty, Food, Health & Wellness, How To, Lifestyle, Orange County, Los Angeles

Your skin is the largest organ of your body and can be the first place to show signs of aging. Meanwhile, collagen is a primary protein in the skin. When it comes to maintaining youthfulness and firmness and preventing premature aging, prioritize collagen maintenance, repair, and production. 

Here’s the list of food to increase collagen production and defy aging.

2019 Beauty Trends: Use Them Or Lose Them

2019 Beauty Trends: Use Them Or Lose Them

Yvon Lux

Each year brings with it fashion trends, decorating trends, and beauty trends.

The latter covers everything from nails, haircare, makeup and skincare. With the ubiquity of social media, beauty users now can pick up popular trends from anywhere across the world and follow them. Skincare is the biggest segment in the beauty industry with global sales that hover around $130 billion in 2019. There is so much for consumers to digest and decide on. We turned to Dr. Manish Shah, a Denver Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and skin care expert. He takes a microscope to some of the hottest trends in 2019 to give you insight into what’s worth your hard- earned dollars.

Limited Edition Beauty Launches You Need This Holiday

Limited Edition Beauty Launches You Need This Holiday

Yvon Lux

Some of the most asked questions is what do you get a female friend who has everything or how do you impress a #makeupaddict? The holiday brings the most exciting Limited Edition items from your favorite designers and celebrities. Below are drool-worthy gifts guaranteed to satisfy the toughest #beautyboss.

Best Makeup Launches Labor Day Week(end)

Best Makeup Launches Labor Day Week(end)

Yvon Lux

Whether you're planning a Labor Day Week(end) with refinement or ratchet-ness, don't forget to shop! Your favorite beauty brands are launching some of the best palettes and glamorous kits no #makeupaddicts can live without. You know that saying "You snooze you lose". These fan favorites will be gone in an instant!


Tighten & Firm Skin With These Collagen-Rich Food

Tighten & Firm Skin With These Collagen-Rich Food

Yvon Lux

Your skin is the largest organ of your body and can be the first place to show signs of aging. Meanwhile, collagen is a primary protein in the skin. When it comes to maintaining youthfulness and firmness and preventing premature aging, prioritize collagen maintenance, repair, and production. 

So how do you increase collagen production? Add the following foods to your regular diet and you’re going to be carded until you’re way past 21. 

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