AMY C

I'm a pharmacist on a GLP-1 medication myself, and a few months in I started noticing excessive hair shedding. Current research suggests this type of hair loss from Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound is likely temporary and reversible, tied to rapid weight loss, nutritional shifts, and falling short on protein. Below is the exact routine I've used on myself to support healthier, stronger hair while my body adjusts — plus a few things I'd recommend to patients or friends going through the same thing.

I’m 53, and have tried a lot of makeup for my gently aging, gracefully maturing skin. I prefer a lighter coverage and dewey finish. I've found that less is more…if I apply too much it settles more in my fine lines…the gotcha for me is my smile lines, but I guess that means I'm happy?These makeup routine products stay out on my vanity and are in my daily line-up.

PDRN (salmon DNA) is the hottest skincare hype right now made famous by Korean glass skin care routines—but many brands fairy-dust PDRN with trace amounts (1–100 ppm) just to slap the buzzword on the label. For real collagen boosting results, you need 1,000–10,000 ppm of high-purity PDRN. Anything less is basically expensive placebo. Secondly, almost all research has been around injectable salmon PDRN. Lack of studies doesn't mean lack of results, but no research has been done around PDRN from plant sources. Because of this, plant sourced PDRN, for me, is just a step too far from the research. This list highlights only the products that deliver effective, therapeutic levels, and are salmon sourced—no smoke, no mirrors.

Retinaldehyde or retinal (with an A not an O) is the strongest formulation available without a prescription. Only use 1 night in 3 to reduce irritation. This may not be the best place to start if you are retinoid naive - if so consider retinol and step up.

A Vitamin C serum is a must daily in the morning. Use first after allowing face to dry from your morning wash. Let the serum dry down for a few minutes before you move to the next step. Vitamin C fades dark spots, increases collagen synthesis, and acts as a photoprotective to reduce UV induced free radical damage.

Here are some items I actually wear and recommend! I've had some returns in the past and it is an easy process. I think I accidentally look trendy!