DOCTOR'S NOTES

I believe a skincare regimen should be simple yet effective. This is why I am so passionate about medical-grade skincare and science-backed ingredients. Skincare does not have to be complicated, and I am here to answer all of your frequently asked questions.Question: Is it normal for the skin to purge when using retinol?Answer: Yes, you may experience “purging” meaning rapid cell turnover on the skin. This can seem like an adverse reaction, but sometimes the skin needs a little more time to adapt to new products! With most medical grade products, you will not see full results until after one...

One of my most frequently asked questions is about product layering, and my approach to product layering is actually very simple. You want to think about using products in the order in which they are going to benefit your skin and dermis the most. Start out with serums. These are lightweight products including my Hyaluronic Serum and Vitamin C + B + E Ferulic Serum. Actives: This includes my Retinol + Bakuchiol Serum and Acne Control Serum that contain skin changing formulations. Moisturizers: this includes my Advanced Recovery Cream, Resveratrol Night Cream, and Peptide Eye Cream. SPF: this includes my...

My Platinum Lip Plump was recently featured in Who What Wear. "This stuff is no joke - it's one of my all-time favorites and definitely lives up to the hype (and is worth the hefty price tag). It's made with an innovative peptide complex consisting of hyaluronate, niacin, ceramides, and palmitoyl tripeptide, all of which help hydrate and visibly plump the lips. I love how lightweight the formula feels, and my lips always look and feel super juicy after using it. It's a no brainer." Thank you Who What Wear for featuring me. Click here to read more.

I recently had an amazing conversation with David Stewart on the SuperAge Podcast about all things injectables, lifestyle habits for skin health, what society gets wrong about plastic surgery, and how to know when surgery is a good option for someone. Thank you so much for having me on your podcast. Click here to listen. Xx Dr. Lara.