Robb Report - 08.2019

56 AUGUST 2019

STURM AND NATURA BLISSÉ: GEORGE CHINSEE

THE PRODUCT:

[2] La Mer The Eye Concentrate

A product formulated from

nutrient-rich—and virtually

indestructible—algae, this eye

cream packs a serious punch.

Apply morning and evening to

help iron out creases, diminish

puffy bags and rehydrate

the delicate skin around the eye.

($215, cremedelamer.com)

THE TREATMENT:

Dr. Dennis Gross Dermatology

CO2 fractional laser

If puffy bags are persistent,

longstanding or genetic, it might

be worth a visit to Dr. Dennis Gross

in New York. His CO 2 lasers

jump-start the production of

collagen (the scaffolding that holds

skin up) and diminish bags—or

“festoons,” as they’re dismally

known—by tightening the skin.

(dennisgrossmd.com)

THE PROBLEM:

One too many nightcaps

If an open bar gets the best of you,

know that a few well-chosen

grooming hacks can eradicate

dreaded morning-after face. That

hangover, however, is another

matter entirely.

THE PRODUCT:

[3] Oxygen Complex by

Natura Bissé

This oxygen-rich serum breathes

life back into lackluster skin using a

formula of spirulina that supplies

cells with all the trace elements—

vitamins, proteins and the like—

that were single-handedly

massacred by your Château Lafite

binge. ($178, naturabisse.com)

THE TREATMENT:

Lymphatic Drainage

Alcohol messes with vasopressin,

the hormone that controls the

amount of water in the body.

One way to reduce a bloated face

(and, indeed, body) is with

lymphatic drainage, a type of

massage that’s especially popular

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The Goods | STYLE

If you still think beauty products are for the vain, think again.

It’s time to start treating your face as well as you treat your car: Keep it

clean, give it a nice shine every now and then, and protect it from

dings and scratches. Here, we address the biggest issues your face is, well,

facing—and how to fix them posthaste (with minimal effort).

About Face

THE PROBLEM:

Too much airtime

Looking like you mean business,

even after a short-haul flight, is no

small feat. Those in first class are

not exempt from the seriously

low humidity levels on board.

And with ambient moisture at 20

percent or lower, you’ll need to

quench your skin with an

industrial-strength moisturizer

before, during and after your flight.

THE PRODUCT:

[1] Dr. Barbara Sturm

Hyaluronic Serum

The gold standard in rehydration is

hyaluronic acid, a spongy polysac-

charide that can hold up to 1,000

times its own weight in water. This

concentrate contains enough of the

stuff to soothe, rehydrate and

protect sensitized skin. Add a drop

or two directly to the face, wait for

it to become fully absorbed, and

then layer moisturizer on top.

($300, molecular-cosmetics.com)

THE TREATMENT:

Lasky Aesthetics HydraFacial

Lasky Aesthetics in Beverly Hills

puts this medical-grade device

to work, using its “vortex

technology” to cleanse, exfoliate

and rehydrate skin. In layman’s

terms, that means it vacuums

pores, then drives a combination

of replenishing serums deep into

the skin. It’s a post-flight wonder.

(laskyaesthetics.com)

THE PROBLEM:

Burning the candle at both ends

Late nights will take their toll,

whether they’re spent in front of

your laptop or staring at the ceiling

as you lie awake in bed. The first

sign of fatigue appears around the

eyes, where skin is considerably

thinner than anywhere else on the

face. Eye drops will help clear up

red eyes, but the paper-thin

periorbital area underneath will

need a dedicated product or

treatment if your lids are looking a

little heavy.

in France. Go for the body-

firming detox treatment at the Spa

Montage Beverly Hills; its

“pinching” technique is designed

to stimulate lymph vessels under

the skin and assist the body

in flushing out waste and toxins.

($350, montagehotels.com)

THE PROBLEM:

Father Time

Fine lines and innocent wrinkles

may be a sign of a life well-lived,

but too many will have you looking

like an old catcher’s mitt. Luckily,

cosmetic chemists and doctors

have made giant leaps in the last 10

years. While they can’t reverse

time, they can definitely stall it.

THE PRODUCT:

[3] Retinol 0.3 Percent by

Skinceuticals

Retinol is without a doubt the

gold standard in anti-aging.

A potent derivative of vitamin A,

this multifaceted ingredient

encourages skin cells to behave

as they did in your younger days,

meaning fewer lines as well as

reduced pigmentation and pores.

Just be sure to start with a low

dosage—it’s that powerful. ($67,

skinceuticals.com)

THE TREATMENT:

Laser Resurfacing

Big problems require big guns,

and the biggest are, without

a doubt, ablative lasers. These

devices create a “controlled

wound,” damaging the skin just

enough for the body’s natural

healing mechanisms to kick in.

The laser treatments from New

York Dermatology Group on

Fifth Avenue is ideal for the stuff

over-the-counter products

can’t fix: skin tags, wrinkles, dark

spots and scarring included.

(nydermatologygroup.com)

Ahmed Zambarakji

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56 AUGUST 2019

STURM AND NATURA BLISSÉ: GEORGE CHINSEE

THE PRODUCT:

[2] La Mer The Eye Concentrate

A product formulated from

nutrient-rich—and virtually

indestructible—algae, this eye

cream packs a serious punch.

Apply morning and evening to

help iron out creases, diminish

puffy bags and rehydrate

the delicate skin around the eye.

($215, cremedelamer.com)

THE TREATMENT:

Dr. Dennis Gross Dermatology

CO2 fractional laser

If puffy bags are persistent,

longstanding or genetic, it might

be worth a visit to Dr. Dennis Gross

in New York. His CO 2 lasers

jump-start the production of

collagen (the scaffolding that holds

skin up) and diminish bags—or

“festoons,” as they’re dismally

known—by tightening the skin.

(dennisgrossmd.com)

THE PROBLEM:

One too many nightcaps

If an open bar gets the best of you,

know that a few well-chosen

grooming hacks can eradicate

dreaded morning-after face. That

hangover, however, is another

matter entirely.

THE PRODUCT:

[3] Oxygen Complex by

Natura Bissé

This oxygen-rich serum breathes

life back into lackluster skin using a

formula of spirulina that supplies

cells with all the trace elements—

vitamins, proteins and the like—

that were single-handedly

massacred by your Château Lafite

binge. ($178, naturabisse.com)

THE TREATMENT:

Lymphatic Drainage

Alcohol messes with vasopressin,

the hormone that controls the

amount of water in the body.

One way to reduce a bloated face

(and, indeed, body) is with

lymphatic drainage, a type of

massage that’s especially popular

The Goods | STYLE

If you still think beauty products are for the vain, think again.

It’s time to start treating your face as well as you treat your car: Keep it

clean, give it a nice shine every now and then, and protect it from

dings and scratches. Here, we address the biggest issues your face is, well,

facing—and how to fix them posthaste (with minimal effort).

About Face

THE PROBLEM:

Too much airtime

Looking like you mean business,

even after a short-haul flight, is no

small feat. Those in first class are

not exempt from the seriously

low humidity levels on board.

And with ambient moisture at 20

percent or lower, you’ll need to

quench your skin with an

industrial-strength moisturizer

before, during and after your flight.

THE PRODUCT:

[1] Dr. Barbara Sturm

Hyaluronic Serum

The gold standard in rehydration is

hyaluronic acid, a spongy polysac-

charide that can hold up to 1,000

times its own weight in water. This

concentrate contains enough of the

stuff to soothe, rehydrate and

protect sensitized skin. Add a drop

or two directly to the face, wait for

it to become fully absorbed, and

then layer moisturizer on top.

($300, molecular-cosmetics.com)

THE TREATMENT:

Lasky Aesthetics HydraFacial

Lasky Aesthetics in Beverly Hills

puts this medical-grade device

to work, using its “vortex

technology” to cleanse, exfoliate

and rehydrate skin. In layman’s

terms, that means it vacuums

pores, then drives a combination

of replenishing serums deep into

the skin. It’s a post-flight wonder.

(laskyaesthetics.com)

THE PROBLEM:

Burning the candle at both ends

Late nights will take their toll,

whether they’re spent in front of

your laptop or staring at the ceiling

as you lie awake in bed. The first

sign of fatigue appears around the

eyes, where skin is considerably

thinner than anywhere else on the

face. Eye drops will help clear up

red eyes, but the paper-thin

periorbital area underneath will

need a dedicated product or

treatment if your lids are looking a

little heavy.

in France. Go for the body-

firming detox treatment at the Spa

Montage Beverly Hills; its

“pinching” technique is designed

to stimulate lymph vessels under

the skin and assist the body

in flushing out waste and toxins.

($350, montagehotels.com)

THE PROBLEM:

Father Time

Fine lines and innocent wrinkles

may be a sign of a life well-lived,

but too many will have you looking

like an old catcher’s mitt. Luckily,

cosmetic chemists and doctors

have made giant leaps in the last 10

years. While they can’t reverse

time, they can definitely stall it.

THE PRODUCT:

[3] Retinol 0.3 Percent by

Skinceuticals

Retinol is without a doubt the

gold standard in anti-aging.

A potent derivative of vitamin A,

multifaceted ingredient

encourages skin cells to behave

as they did in your younger days,

meaning fewer lines as well as

reduced pigmentation and pores.

Just be sure to start with a low

dosage—it’s that powerful. ($67,

skinceuticals.com)

THE TREATMENT:

Laser Resurfacing

Big problems require big guns,

and the biggest are, without

a doubt, ablative lasers. These

devices create a “controlled

wound,” damaging the skin just

enough for the body’s natural

healing mechanisms to kick in.

The laser treatments from New

York Dermatology Group on

Fifth Avenue is ideal for the stuff

over-the-counter products

can’t fix: skin tags, wrinkles, dark

spots and scarring included.

(nydermatologygroup.com)

Ahmed Zambarakji

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