Waves of Skinspiration

Do I need an eye cream?
When talking about skin care routines with patients, I often get this question. For my younger patients, and eye cream may not be necessary, but for most of us over the age of 30, a specific product for the eyes can be very beneficial.
Quality doesn’t have to be expensive.
“The cold and dry air of the fall and winter months can be especially harsh and irritating to our skin. We formulated a solution for that.” -Heather & Elena.
Skin Health 101
Americans spend billions of dollars on facial cosmetic procedures: lasers, light therapies, neuromodulators (think Botox), fillers, and surgeries. The question, “What procedures should I do for my skin?” is one I receive from my dermatology patients daily. Most everyone wants...
How our Triple Action Whitening Serum Works
Find out how the combinations Triple Whitening Serum, 20% Vitamin C Serum, any one of our mineral sunscreen products, and nightly use of our Hydrating Retinol Serum is your perfect anti-aging army. 
Let’s talk about how to protect that skin!
Working in dermatology for close to 20 years, I have seen first hand the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) - both with skin cancers and premature aging of the skin.
All of us have had more sun exposure than we intended and many of us have had one or more sunburns in our lives. These daily exposures put us all at risk for sun damage and skin cancers. How can we be prepared and protect ourselves?
The Where, What & Why of Vitamin D
In clinical practice patients often ask about Vitamin D, why it’s important, and how do we get more of it. Here is some information we are often discussing with our patients. Read on.
6 things you should be doing for your skin health NOW!
Getting in the right routine for YOUR ultimate skin health is more simple than you think. Some people think if you just buy the overly expensive, celebrity-endorsed product that GOOP (or fill in your favorite beauty blog) that all your skin problems will melt away. But what if you tried that and you are still suffering? Here are 6 tested healthy habits you can do today to completely revamp your skin health.
You have Rosacea; you’re not alone.
The National Rosacea Society estimates over 16 million Americans live with rosacea. Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that can lead to redness of the face, telangiectasias (broken blood vessels), pimples and pustules, textural changes, sensitivity of the skin, and...
Food Pharmacy
Were you aware the delicious everyday food choices help boost the health of your skin? We took some time to list them out for you! Please save and share- as you never know who this could help!
Melasma. Sun Spots. Age spots.
“Like millions of Americans, I have personally experienced melasma and have been dealing with unwanted facial dark patches for over 13 years - since the birth my second child. As a dermatology physician assistant for over 20 years, I am well versed in treating pigment disorders - and have tried everything. One thing I tell all my patients, is that treating pigment is often a long term endeavor and while, unwanted pigment seems to worsen in the hot summer months, year round protection is key. “ - Elena.
Product Graveyard
A major factor that inspired Save the Wave Skincare was my patients. For over 20 years, I have been taking care of dermatology patients, and in addition to medical and surgical issues, we often talk about “what products should I...
Wrinkles 101
Everyone wants to look their best, and when trying to decide on a wrinkle treatment plan, we need to figure out where that wrinkle is coming from. Save the Wave Skincare partner Elena breaks it down for patients into 3 broad categories.
9 Ways To Reduce Your Plastic Consumption
Here are 9 tips to reduce your plastic consumption! We can all save the wave, one step at a time. Join us?