August Member Q+A

Hi skINSIDERS! We're trying out something new this month- in place of answering your questions on google docs let's see how a private blog area on the website works. This way you'll have access to all of them when logged in on the website!

You can find them blog tab here (click Members Only), and we'll add to the member page.

Let's dive in!

Q: Best non-invasive options and treatments for neck wrinkles.

A:  Use all products for face on neck. Also get all treatments for face on neck- particularly microneedling. Consider a red light mask and adding a specialized cream for the neck- although I think a thick moisturizer at night suffices. Many of these neck creams have ingredients that you’re already using and sometimes not as strong. I like Epionce Intensive Nourishing Cream because it’s a thick face moisturizer also studied on the neck and decollete– that helps with the price for me!

 I would choose a neck serum like the Obagi ELASTIderm Neck and Decollete Concentrate if you want a specialized product for this area. These products have studies that typically last around 8 weeks so you could try and do it on your own!

You can consider trying botox in the neck (not much to lose to try at least once in addition to other tweaks). 

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Q: The age spots on my legs have multiplied and have gotten bigger. I try to stay in shape and work out and should be able to wear shorts...BUT I hate these spots on my legs! Glad long skirts are trendy🤪. What are my options?

A: Treatments in office will be best! I like a combination of liquid nitrogen (freezing spray) and BBL (broad band light) laser treatments that target the brown pigment in the dermis. These brown spots are like icebergs 

Caution: spray tans and self tanners can accentuate them making them even more noticeable!

If you need a quick fix to cover them up then try Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs.

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Q: Which NAD supplement do you recommend?

A: My answer/research led to another member-only blog: Should You Be Taking an NAD Supplement? Here's the Lowdown

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Q: I am so sad because REN is closing and you recommended their Evercalm barrier serum and I swear by it! They have taken it off their website, do you have a replacement suggestion? 

A: I recently tried this Cicalfate serum by Avene, and I think it's a good replacement to try. The texture might be a little different but hopefully the end result is similar.