KaramMD Journal

I am often asked the question: I’m in my 20s. What can I do to stay looking young and be proactive with the anti-aging process? I answered this briefly in my video here. To be honest, there’s hardly anything you need to do to keep your skin looking youthful in your 20s. The main thing is to take care of your skin. Stay out of the sun  Aside from smoking, sun exposure is the most significant aging accelerator that exists. Over time, too much sun exposure will be the difference between beautiful, luminous skin or dull, heavy, aged-looking skin as you get older. Enjoy your 20s and don’t stress Skip the stress about whether you’re looking and staying young and...

What do you do if having a facelift or other type of plastic surgery is simply not an option? Sometimes, plastic surgery is out of the question. Whether it’s because of location, lack of access to a specialist, lack of financial resources, health concerns, or a philosophical choice, the reality is that surgery is inaccessible for some.  What advice can I give to those that consider plastic surgery to be completely off the table but still want to look as young as they feel? I explain this in detail in my video, which you can watch if you want to learn more. Essentially, just because plastic surgery isn’t an option, it doesn’t mean you can’t achieve natural-looking, younger skin and...

You might already know that vitamin C is a powerhouse when it comes to achieving radiant, luminous skin. There are four key reasons you need vitamin C in your skincare routine–it’s a vital ingredient your skin needs to thrive. You can check out this video, where I talk about what vitamin C can do for this skin and why it is a must if you’re trying to achieve or maintain beautiful skin. Here are some of the key reasons why vitamin C is so important for bright, refreshed skin. Vitamin C brightens and improves your skin tone. Vitamin C achieves a moisturizing effect that neutralizes the skin to balance the skin tone and manage oil and sebum production, contributing to...

Halloween is a fun time of year, but a big part of it is candy. Eating Halloween candy at this time of year can be pretty hard to avoid. It’s easy to overdo it with candy around Halloween–but when it comes to your skin, eating that Halloween candy can actually do more damage than putting a couple of extra pounds on your waistline and negatively impacting your health. Here are the key reasons to stay on track during Halloween and the holiday season. First, let’s take a look at what sugar does to the skin. How does sugar affect the skin? Eating too much sugar and junk food in general is one of the worst things you can do for...

Changing seasons can be tough on your skin, especially as summer gives way to the colder temperatures of fall. As autumn comes, your skin may become dry and dull, resulting in an older, tired appearance.  As the outdoor temperatures cool down, the humidity levels drop, which can cause dry air. Heating indoors also takes moisture from the air. These factors combine to cause dry skin. Dead, dry skin tends to build up and results in an older or tired appearance and can contribute to the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and other skin problems. How can I keep my skin looking beautiful as fall comes? It’s all about skincare choices Dull, dry skin can be concerning, but you can achieve healthy,...