Notes on Skin

What Should You Put Under Your Sunscreen? The Layer Most People Skip

Sunscreen is only half the story. The layer you wear underneath is what helps your skin stand up to a long day in the sun.

Does Vitamin C Protect Your Skin From the Sun?

A vitamin C serum will not replace your sunscreen. Worn underneath it, though, it is one of the most useful things you can add in summer.

Best Vitamin C Face Wash

A great vitamin C cleanser sets up everything that follows in your routine. Here is what makes one worth using, and the ingredients to look for.

Serum or Sunscreen First? The Order That Actually Protects Your Skin

The order you apply your products decides whether they work at all. Here is exactly where serum and sunscreen belong in your morning routine.

What Foods Help Protect Your Skin From the Sun?

What you eat will not replace sunscreen, but an antioxidant-rich plate helps your skin defend itself all summer long. Here is what to reach for.

Why Your Skin Needs Antioxidants in Summer

Why The Gentleman's Facial Is the Only Treatment You Actually Need

Men's skin carries more than most routines can handle. The Gentleman's Facial at Joanna Vargas is a 60-minute professional reset combining diamond-tip exfoliation, extractions, and a medical-grade oxygen infusion, designed specifically for shaving irritation, congestion, sun exposure, and tired-looking skin. No downtime, no routine to learn. Available in New York, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles.

The Best Skincare Products for Men, According to a Celebrity Facialist

You do not need a 10-step routine. You need the right three products and a facialist who has spent 20,000 appointments figuring out what actually works. Joanna Vargas breaks it down.

Your First Men's Facial: What to Expect at Joanna Vargas

Never had a professional facial before? The Gentleman's Facial at Joanna Vargas was designed for exactly that. Here is what happens from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, step by step, with no surprises.

The Best Vitamin C Face Wash

Liquid Assets: 5 Reasons To Be Serum Obsessed

The Glow That Becomes Recognizably Yours

The Ultimate Guide to Transformative Facials in NYC

Clear + Brilliant in NYC: The Laser Facial for Glow, Pores, and Even Tone

Exosome Facelift Facial in NYC: The Advanced Skin Renewal Treatment at Joanna Vargas

Cleansers That Make a Difference: How to Choose Yours

Overnight Serum That Works: What to Use and How to Apply It

Best Facial Treatments That Actually Work for Your Skin Goals

The Facials Los Angeles People Book Before Events

A Real Breakdown of Emsculpt Neo Price and What You Get

The Best Facials to Book When You Want Real Results

How to Choose a Postpartum Massage Near Me and Know It’s Right

What’s Worth Booking at a Spa Los Angeles Locals Love

Post Natal Massage: Benefits + What to Book