12 min read
There are feel-good social-media posts about how “30 is the new 20” or “50 is the new 30,” but rarely are women over a certain age – unretouched, unapologetic, not medically intervened upon – portrayed as desirable or admirable, or even portrayed at all. In 2021, a 45-year-old Kate Winslet made headlines for demanding a ... Read More
12 min read
Menopause has been treated like a quiet inconvenience for far too long – spoken about in hushed tones, brushed aside, or, worse, dismissed outright. Yet this stage of life affects every woman profoundly. For decades, women have shared how their fatigue, pain, dryness, brain fog, or unexpected skin and hair changes were minimized or misunderstood, ... Read More
13 min read
Many factors influence healthy, vibrant skin. One of the most significant structural changes in women’s skin occurs during perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Skin’s structural integrity depends largely on the architecture of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, as well as a complex interplay of hormonal, metabolic, and environmental factors. THE DERMAL SLOWDOWN During perimenopause, the body ... Read More
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For years, women have described their 40s as a sudden shift, as if the body they knew quietly recalibrated overnight. Now, science is beginning to validate that lived experience. A 2024 study published in Nature Aging suggests that aging is not a slow, predictable slope, but instead unfolds in biological waves, with one of the ... Read More
- Published in 2026 Monthly Columns, Home Page, Magazine, The Modern Menopause
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Strong careers, like strong skin, are built on a solid foundation. In this issue, we return to the essentials. This is not a step backward but a way to reinforce everything that allows the industry to grow and endure. The foundations issue is a reminder that fundamentals matter. From mastering skin physiology and ingredient literacy ... Read More
- Published in Magazine, Publisher's Note, Uncategorized
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I have to say how much I love this month’s theme, especially since I have been preaching it for months! It is happening all around us – minimizing social media and cell phone use and an increase in face-to-face meetings, lunches, dinners, and dates. Handshakes, eye contact, even hugs are back! Our profession has also experienced ... Read More
- Published in AIA, AIA Welcome Letter, Magazine
15 min read
Skin is far more than a passive outer shell – it is a dynamic, intricately layered organ that plays a vital role in protection, sensation, thermoregulation, and immune defense. Despite its accessibility, the complexity of skin physiology is often underestimated, leading many skin care professionals to rely on assumptions or routine practices rather than evidence-based ... Read More
14 min read
The treatment room is quiet before the day begins. Fresh linens are folded with intention, tools rest in closed containers, and the air carries a subtle brightness – clean, calm, and unmistakably cared for. Before a single product is dispensed or a consultation begins, a series of unseen rituals has already taken place. Surfaces have ... Read More
- Published in Articles, Magazine, Uncategorized
7 min read
For years, dermatology and medical aesthetics practices followed a time-tested playbook to acquire patients: magazine spreads, giant billboards, the occasional radio or television spot, and even direct mail. These tactics created awareness, but those channels have since lost steam. Consumers are now significantly more cynical of traditional advertising and are tired of slogans and shiny ... Read More
- Published in Articles, Magazine, Modern Medical
