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31 Jul
I was born and raised in the Philippines, a country of 134 ethnic groups, 120 different languages, and 7,107 islands. Growing up close to the capital, Manila, I was most enamored by the southernmost portion of the country, called Mindanao. Though most of the country is Christian, that part of the country is predominantly Muslim.
There are 18 different ethnic groups that live in Mindanao. One of them are the Badjao/Bajau, also known as Sea Gypsies, as they move with the wind and tide in their small houseboats called Vintas. These seafaring people have the most fascinating rituals that illustrate their concept of life and their relationship to the sea. For example, it is said that immediately after birth, a newly born  infant is thrown into the seas and the rest of the family save the newborn.
02 Jun
WHICH SUNSCREEN IS RIGHT FOR ME? Summer is almost upon us, and with that, comes increased sun exposure. Sunscreens protect the skin by preventing and minimizing the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun. These damaging effects can cause not only sunburns but skin cancer, pigmented spots, premature aging, and wrinkles. We all know that this is beneficial, but with all the available choices and different sunscreen formulations and brands, how do you pick what’s right for you? If you’re like most people, too many choices can confound you, give you anxiety, and you end up just giving up and not even choosing anything, or worse, make an uninformed decision. But fear not, dear reader, I have the solution for you! I have broken down the science of sunscreen to a more palatable and understandable way.
14 May
As one of the millions of Americans who suffer from rosacea, I know first hand how impactful it can be to your quality of life. Your skin looks red, feels tight, itching, burning, painful, dry yet oily at the same time, and sometimes you can even have bumps all over. It affects your self-confidence and makes you feel not only physically miserable, but makes you not feel so good on the inside as well. So, I wanna delve more into it: what causes rosacea, what patients can do on their own to make their lives better and decrease flare-ups, but also which products I use and love when I have a rosacea breakout.
11 May
Hi there, You're gonna notice that I took an uber protracted hiatus from writing. I have to be completely transparent with you, dear reader, but I went through a drastic change in my marital status last year. It was a complete upheaval and I was truly unable to write (nor did I have the motivation to write). Not only did I have to say goodbye to someone I loved, but I had to say goodbye to who I thought I was as a person. Put it this way, when I got married at 21, that marriage was so intrinsically attached to my identity that I really felt quite lost there for quite awhile. I didn't know what I wanted, who I was, or who I wanted to be. About 90% of who I thought I was no longer existed and I had no idea who or how to be.
25 Mar

You have probably heard of microneedling sometime or another. Lately, this has been one of the more popular procedures I do for my patients with excellent results. I’m going to talk about what the procedure is, who the best candidate is, what to expect before,...

25 Sep

I recently went on a trip to Aspen to attend the wedding of a good friend. Compared to Miami, where I currently live, Colorado is inherently drier. It also is significantly higher in elevation so you also have intense sun exposure. As someone with sensitive...

12 Jun

In Part 2, I will be discussing more of my favorite Classpass classes. Ninja/Parkour at 305 Ninja Academy-if you’re a fan of American Ninja Warrior or any obstacle course race such as the Tough Mudder or the Spartan Race, this class if for you! Just off...

12 Jan
A lot of people have asked for recommendations regarding skincare products. With my job in Cosmetic Dermatology, I am fortunate enough to be able to get and try different skincare products. In Part 1, I will be discussing the best facial cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and sunscreens. Here are a few of my faves:
17 Jul
When you work at one of the premier cosmetic dermatology practices in the country (and likely the world), the perks are simply amazing! We had a beauty day at work a few days ago and it was a ton of fun! All of the girls were able to enjoy a mini-facial using PCA products, be given on-fleek eyebrows by Diane, bask in a make-up session by Jane Iredale make-up guru, Effie, get our hair did, and receive a ton of beauty giveaways.