Author: Dr Vanessa Lapiner

  • Adult Acne: A Dermatologist’s Guide to Beating Breakouts

    Adult Acne: A Dermatologist’s Guide to Beating Breakouts

    Adult acne is a thing. You are not alone if you are still fighting spots. Some adults continue to get acne well into their 30s, 40s, and even 50s. It is even possible to get acne for the first time as an adult. In the same way that men bald in a certain pattern, adult-onset…

  • Dermatologist Explains Link Between PCOS and Your Skin

    Dermatologist Explains Link Between PCOS and Your Skin

    PCOS – you’ve probably vaguely heard about it: something to do with ovaries and fertility. So what on earth is a dermatologist writing about it for? Well, hormones and skin are a biggie and PCOS is one of the biggest culprits. Considering that 1 in 10 women of childbearing age suffers from PCOS – the…

  • Opinion Piece: We Are Living In The Era of Digital Aging

    Opinion Piece: We Are Living In The Era of Digital Aging

    So you’ve become totally au fait with staying out of the sun as much as possible, wearing wide-brimmed hats, and have made friends with your SPF. Perhaps you can casually throw snippets about the importance of protecting your skin from UVA in addition to UVB into the conversation. Well, I’m about to rock your boat.…

  • Building Better Habits For Healthy And Radiant Skin In 2022

    Building Better Habits For Healthy And Radiant Skin In 2022

    The pandemic has brought about a renewed focus on health and wellness, and along with that a “less is more” approach to skincare as many of us ditch harsh skincare products, embrace gentler ingredients, and reimagined daily routines. So, what 3 skincare habits should you kick as we head into 2022? 1. Skimping on sunscreen When…

  • How To Level Up Your Holiday Skincare Routine, According To a Dermatologist

    How To Level Up Your Holiday Skincare Routine, According To a Dermatologist

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Sometimes we tend to become laisezz-faire with our skincare routines, especially during the holiday season. With that…