Penn Smith
ellacor™ for sagging: Microneedling on steroids? More like a facelift? I had it done, w/BEFORE/AFTER
NOTE: this post is not sponsored - I just wanted to share my experience 🙂 There is no affiliate relationship with Cytrellis or the Dr...
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Penn Smith
Nov 20, 202225 min read
Why EVERYBODY should be using RED/NIR LED on their skin (with BEFORE/AFTERS)
In the past few months I've been doing a TON of research on red and near infrared (NIR) LED and the impact it can have on our skin...
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Penn Smith
May 28, 20228 min read
Clearing and preventing HYPERPIGMENTATION: My suggested protocol and product recommendations.
The word 'hyperpigmentation' is not one I remember ever hearing when I was young (I certainly never recall my mother cursing her...
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Penn Smith
Apr 16, 202225 min read
OneSkin. Slowing the velocity of skin aging (really)
A few weeks ago I mentioned that I've been using (and spending time down the rabbit hole with!!) a new brand of skincare that really has...
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Penn Smith
Dec 29, 202110 min read
ZiiP microcurrent - this one's different!
I’ve been getting questions lately about the ZiiP. People want to know what makes it different from the other handheld microcurrent...
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Penn Smith
Oct 17, 20216 min read
My anti-aging rejuvenating restorative, reparative evening (PM) routine!
I’m so happy to share my latest routine to look after my skin. I’ll soon be 48 years old, and I’m even more committed than ever to spend...
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Penn Smith
Sep 4, 20214 min read
The skincare I packed for NYC (a.k.a my current 'desert island' products)
Here are some of the most important items I took with me to NYC. Travel always brings out the favorites....Forcing us to choose the...
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Penn Smith
Jul 8, 202119 min read
Mist me? Steam, spritz, mist - what's the difference and where do they fit in your skincare routine?
Interest in 'misting skincare' has risen 81% in the last year* (wow!!). But what are the benefits, and are all ‘airborne skincare’ tools...
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Penn Smith
May 8, 20213 min read
Create a Custom Skincare Routine
Essential to everyone's skincare routine are the following five components: 1.Cleanser 2.Retinoid 3.Vitamin C 4.Moisturizer 5.Sunscreen I...
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Penn Smith
Apr 27, 20214 min read
VITAMIN C in skincare: A spring and summer ESSENTIAL
If you're looking to get your GLOW on, lighten hyperpigmentation and battle oxidative stressors then you need to incorporate vitamin C in...
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Penn Smith
Apr 20, 20215 min read
Protecting yourself from the sun: NEW LEARNING and FINDS!
SPF! Every year I learn more and more about sun protection and this year is no exception. In this post I hope to educate you on what to...
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Penn Smith
Feb 14, 20218 min read
Microneedling 101: Nano, Cosmetic, Medical?
Microneedlng can be confusing!! Do I use a roller or a pen? Nano or CIT? Can I use serums? How often should I needle? Do I need to numb?...
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Penn Smith
Feb 1, 202110 min read
Rosacea/redness? Home-based treatments that make a difference!!
If you have it, you likely know it. You might get flushing of the cheeks when you have a glass of wine, go out into the cold (or heat!)...
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Penn Smith
Jan 23, 20218 min read
Top 20 Skincare Products of 2020
There are thousands of skincare products on the market - literally thousands. Amazon and companies like Wish and YesStyle have given us...
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Penn Smith
Jan 16, 20218 min read
Cosmetic Needling (with before & after photos!)
I am such a huge advocate of microneedling. Oftentimes when we hear about microneedling we associate that with 'medical needling' or...
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Penn Smith
Dec 16, 20208 min read
Clearing pigmentation in a gentle, effective AND affordable way - NEW finds
*Please note: the thumbnail pic for this blog and corresponding video was made black and white and with contrast to show the pigment...
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Penn Smith
Dec 6, 20206 min read
Skincare ingredient labels - your 'speed guide' to decoding them
I'm a sucker for cool packaging. Whether it's a Tiffany Blue box, the muted packaging on a Jo Malone candle, or a screaming yellow...
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Penn Smith
Nov 13, 202010 min read
Retinoids: so powerful yet so confusing
Retinol, Retinaldehyde, Tret and Retin-A, oh my!! Making sense of Retinoids. If you’re on the anti-aging path, you’ve surely heard of the...
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Penn Smith
Nov 13, 20205 min read
Cutting Edge Skincare: Devices, Apps and Products that are on My Radar.
Technology has had a massive impact on most areas of our lives from the cars we drive to our phones, how we cook, and how we consume...
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Penn Smith
Oct 30, 20208 min read
THEY WORK!! (with a few caveats) Silicone patches for 'necklace lines' and 'tech neck''
A few years ago I tested a silicone patch designed for the eye area. I tried the patch for one night. With high hopes, I awoke in the...
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