Why I Do This I’ve seen firsthand how confusing skincare can be—both in clinic and online. Patients come in overwhelmed: Too many products Too much conflicting advice Too little clarity And often, they’re doing everything right —but still struggling. That’s because skincare today isn’t just about products, it's about understanding your skin. What I See in Clinic Every day, I meet patients who: Have built complicated routines that don’t work Feel frustrated by constant breako

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Growing up in Hawaii, I did not routinely wear sunscreen. I loved the beach and I was an avid golfer in high school. How wrong was I to neglect sunscreen. I never bought sun shirts or rash guards until recently. In fact, the boys who wouldn't take their shirts off at the beach and wore a rash guard instead would get brutally teased by their peers when I was in elementary school. Given that Hawaii is near the equator, the UV index is very high. I grew up routinely seeing touri