Fall is definitely one of my favorite seasons. First, the city is vibrant and full of life as people are returning from their summer getaways, refreshed and feeling renewed. The fall foliage is absolutely beautiful. The changing of the leaves is a pleasant reminder of the beauty and changes we also go through in life, as we mature and age.
Whether it involves your health, your work, or relationships with family or friends, maintenance is the key to success. In my previous blogs, I discussed my 5 favorite anti-aging products and today I would like to highlight one of them. It is a product by Skinmedica called Lytera. I personally use this product in between my chemical peels to help reduce ...
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When I was younger, I suffered from terrible acne and really did not understand that in addition to the medications my doctor prescribed, exfoliation was key to preventing further breakouts.
Now, I do a series of three chemical peels in the fall and three in the spring to help maintain my skin. In between these regular peels, I use a wonderful topical product called Lytera or Retin-a which ...
Peel Away the Sun Spots
Posted by: Dr. Sunanda Chugh
The summer is almost over and you are probably wondering how you will get rid of all the sun damage you have incurred during your summer beach days, BBQ and other outings. Don’t worry we have several solutions for you!
In my previous newsletter, I discussed three ways the sun harms your skin including sun spots also known as “age spots”.
To quickly review, the top layer of our skin (epidermis) produces a substance called melanin which gives your skin its ...
Continue Reading → ShareDid you know that Anand in Sanskrit means Bliss? I chose this as the name of my practice for a variety or reasons including the significance of it’s meaning to me and what I wanted the practice to represent. I do believe that looking good helps people feel more confident about themselves, but I also want to remind you not to forget to do things that truly nurture your soul so you feel as great as you look!
I understand that New Yorkers are very ...
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How Gracefully Will You Age?
Posted by: Dr. Sunanda Chugh


Sunrise Boone, NC
Two weeks ago I took a week off from work and went to a place I never heard of called Boone in North Carolina for a silent mediation retreat. It was one of the most magical experiences I ever had. It gave me the opportunity not to just get better acquainted with myself at a much deeper level, but to experience nature in all ...
When I was younger, there were two areas on my face that would often turn red and burn- my forehead and my nose. As mentioned, in my previous blogs, I did not know or understand the benefits of sunscreen when I was a kid. As I got older, I started noticing the visible signs of sun damage such as the ...
I have had a number of my friends, patients and colleagues ask me what my favorite skin products are so I decided to go over my five favorite. There so many products to choose from that I can understand how confusing it can get when trying to figure out what to buy for your skincare. I can tell you for a fact that the majority of the products sold at major department stores are useless as I have tried them ...