Dr. Graf's Daily Dose

JEANNETTE GRAF, M.D., F.A.A.D. Distinguished dermatologist, groundbreaking peptide researcher, inner and outer beauty expert, best-selling author, hands-on creator of high-performing anti-aging skin care, go-to media resource for cutting edge expertise on dermatology, cosmetic injectables and skin science—Dr. Jeannette Graf does it all. A board certified, clinical and research Dermatologist, Dr. Graf is also Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, where she has been recognized for excellence in education with the 2011 Mount Sinai Medical Center Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. Graf’s understanding that truly beautiful skin must occur from the inside out, and that balancing internal alkalinity (pH balance) is the key to optimal health, vitality and beautiful, glowing skin, led her to write her best-selling book, Stop Aging, Start Living, which shows readers simple ways to achieve alkalinity through her revolutionary two-week pH-balancing diet. Committed to research and the science of new ingredient technologies from an early point in her career, Dr. Graf was a research fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where her colleagues referred to her as “Dr. Peptide,” based on her groundbreaking research on peptides, which resulted in a NIH patent in 1987. Recognizing the tremendous need for proven, effective, dermatology-strength skin care available without a prescription, Dr. Graf declared war on aging skin by creating her own peptide-driven anti-aging skin care line—available on askdrgraf.com—combining the highest levels of active ingredients with the most effective delivery systems for the highest level of performance. Recognized as a leader in the field of skin care and cosmetic injectables, Dr. Graf lectures nationally and internationally to both plastic surgeons and dermatologists, which includes training them in the use of cosmetic injectables, including Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and Radiesse, as well as Botox and Dysport. A member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and Society of Investigative Dermatology, Dr. Graf has been in private practice since 1990 in Great Neck, New York.

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Dr. Graf is Larger Than Life!

Make sure to check out Dr. Graf's cover and four page feature article in the May/June issue of MedEsthetics. She's a star! You'll see pictures from her YouTube educational shoots, her very own recipe for green juice and learn how she's improving skin health from the inside out.

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Conditioner as Shaving Gel? Who Knew?

Next time you run out of shaving gel while in the shower, don't panic! There's a solution! In Allure's March 2012 issue, Dr. Graf comments on how hair conditioner gives the same slip as shaving gel, while also "changing the hairs' pH, making them softer and easier to cut." Who knew?!

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5 Ways to Preserve Your Sexy During Winter

Check out Dr. Graf on Makeup.com! Although here on the East Coast we've been experienceing an extremely mild winter, it is still February! Make sure to see what Dr. Graf recommends when it comes to to preserving your sexy during the harsh winter weather.

http://www.makeup.com/beauty-trends/skin-care/5-ways-to-preserve-your-sexy-during-the-harsh-winter/

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"Super-Charged SPF"

"Sunscreens are like smartphones," says Redbook. "They keep getting lighter and cleverer." And Dr. Graf can tell you why as she weighs in on the sprays and lotions in the L'Oreal Paris Sublime Sun Collection. Check it out in the new February issue.

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"That's the Spirit!"

Check out the January-February issue of Health - Dr. Graf is quoted in three different articles! She discusses topics such as brightening serums, solutions to end cold-weather beauty problems and how vodka can double as a skin toner (yes, really!).

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Go Green in 2012!

When it comes to toasting to the new year, Dr. Graf says, "Go green!" Watch as she prepares "cocktails that make you healthy" in her very own kitchen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7hJ5wcujVo

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"Get Glowing Without Going Anywhere!"

Find out what Dr. Graf recommends for a DIY At-Home Pro Treatment for Antiacne Laser in the latest issue of US Weekly! You can "get glowing without going anywhere!"

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"Striking Gold" with Dr. Graf in Martha Stewart Living!

What do you think of products that proudly proclaim they are "oil-free?" Check out Martha Stewart Living's November issue to see what Dr. Graf has to say about these cleansers and moisturizers that are packed with soothing, skin-plumping lipids. You will also learn how to use them - "without looking like you've had an oil spill."

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Ask Dr. Graf: How to Protect Skin from Environmental Stressors

Pollution, exhaust fumes from cars, trucks and buses, cigarette smoke—to say nothing of sunlight—are a few of the aggressors that can unleash oxidizing free radicals, which have the potential to damage your skin every time you hit the street. To the rescue, Dr. Graf! Here, Dr. Graf tells how to protect your skin from the inside out, including what antioxidant supplements to take and what skin care strategies zap free radicals to keep your complexion healthy and glowing. Watch the latest segment here.

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Dr. Graf in Allure's Best of Beauty October Issue!

Dr. Graf shares her expertise on breakthrough products such as Neutrogena's Wet Skin Sunscreen line and Origins Plantscription Anti-aging Serum in Allure's special Best of Beauty October issue!

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Dr. Graf in September Allure!

How do you "rev up" your usual beauty routine? It's simple. Dr Graf says to try one of a new crop of products. When you pick up the September issue of Allure, you can also see what products Dr. Graf's verdict is on products that claim to "amp up" your existing regimen.

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Dr. Graf in Good Housekeeping!

Dr. Graf shares her smart-shopping tips regarding anti-aging beauty treatments in Good Housekeeping's September issue. You'll love these "stop-the-clock strategies!"

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Dr. Graf in Real Simple!

It's all about portion control. Even when it comes to beauty products! If you apply too small a blob, the product may not work at all. Too big and you could end up with greasy skin and hair, flaky patches, or even split ends. To avoid this, Real Simple had experts weigh in on the topic and even pictured true-to-size servings. Check out the September issue and find out what Dr. Graf says is the correct serving size when it comes to night cream and oil-absorbing masks.

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Dr. Graf in Martha Stewart Living!

Make sure to pick up the September issue of Martha Stewart Living, on newsstands now! Dr. Graf is quoted twice in a great article titled "Save Face (and Time)" regarding the two easy steps on caring for your skin and the benefits of moisturizing as we age.

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"When Your Jewelry Bites Back" - Dr. Graf Has the Answer

Do you ever end up with a scaly, red rashy spot after wearing your favorite ring or bracelet? Find out what the most common reason for this sudden problem is and how to solve it in Dr. Graf's latest interview on Real Simple's "Simply Stated" blog.

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"Is Bee Venom Nature's Botox?" Dr. Graf Weighs In:

Is the main ingredient in this $90 bee venom-based face mask from Heaven by Deborah Mitchell really the "bee's knees?" See what Dr. Graf has to say on Allure.com's Daily Beauty Reporter.  

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Ask Dr. Graf: For Healthy Skin, Shop For Healthy Food at the Farmers' Market

When it comes to overall good health, high energy and glowing skin, you are what you eat. For nutritious food choices rich in antioxidants, alkalinizing effects and other healthful benefits, Dr. Graf takes you to her favorite shopping destination—the farmers’ market—and tells you why organically grown food from local sources makes all the difference for optimal health. Watch the latest segment here.