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Every year, just about the time I start putting away my Christmas decorations, my skin goes into a post-holiday slump. I think it's a combination of winter's dry air, not eating as much healthy food, and taking a break from exercise (not sure why in my mind the holidays mean not working out). This combination really throws off my routine and starts to take a toll on my overall appearance. (Insert post-holiday slump selfie... Haha! Just kidding, I'll save you the horror!)

So, this year, I decided that along with getting back to my healthier habits in 2015, I was also going to ramp up my skincare routine. An invitation to visit Dr. Dennis Gross at his Manhattan practice could not have come soon enough!

But girlfriends before skincare! I hadn't seen Dr. Gross' lovely wife, Carrie since the summer and I wanted to catch up with her. We are both passionate about our kids, travel and wellness, so we always have a lot to talk about. While Dr. Gross spends his days seeing patients and researching anti-aging technologies, she runs the family skincare business. They are fantastic duo!

Here's a picture of Meghan from QVC's social media team, me, Carrie, and Kendra, who works with Dr. Gross. We all had a great time at lunch and then walked a few blocks to the office.

As you can imagine, the office of a prestigious skincare professional like Dr. Gross, is nothing short of amazing. As I walked through the doors of his Manhattan office,  I immediately felt a sense of energy. A very specific sense of energy -- A refreshing blend of prestige, class, and a touch of modern edge. 

Dr. Gross has been a sought-after NYC dermatologist for over 20 years. Not only does he have decades of clinical experience, he is an award-winning skincare researcher.

Every day in his practice, Dr. Gross meets with women who want to improve the appearance of their skin, because helllo, is that so much to ask for?? Unfortunately, yes -- that is a lot to ask for.  So many of us just don't have the time or resources to seek professional treatments on a typical basis, which is exactly why he and Carrie decided to develop at-home formulas. This way his patients were able to use the professional products created for in-office treatments, in their own homes and on their own time.

 Fun Fact: Dr. Gross came up with the idea for his popular at-home peel while riding in the back of a taxi. (Where most people are typically dozing off after a long day at work or holding on for dear life!)

So back to my visit...First, Dr. Gross looked at my skin. Good news: he said he could tell that I'm an avid sunscreen user and that my skin is in good shape for a woman in her mid-forties. However, he could also see some of the loss of firmness and radiance that starts to occur as we age. Additionally, he said that it looked like some of my current products where blocking my pores and I could benefit from a peel. I opted for his in-office peel, which was surprisingly comfortable. I'm thrilled with the results.

While getting a professional peel from Dr. Gross is great, I don't get to New York often and with the whole full time job and Mom gig, it's tough to make time for local professional beauty treatments. I was going to need an at-home solution to keep up with my new skincare regimen.

Dr. Gross recommended that I try three of his most popular products. In fact, not only does he recommend them to most of his patients, he believes in them so much he put them together as part of his Today's Special Value. 

Results Without an Appointment:

While you can get all three of these groundbreaking products in Dr. Gross' Today's Special Value, you can also purchase them separately.

1. Start with the Alpha Beta Peel Pads. This patented 2-step exfoliating and firming peel can be used every other day. It will be your first step after cleansing. You'll wipe Step 1 on your face to exfoliate and prep your skin. After a couple of minutes, wipe on the Step 2 pad to deliver anti-aging ingredients that will leave your skin firmer and younger looking. You might already know about this peel, because it has been featured in a lot of magazines. It's very popular among beauty editors because it works!

2. Next, you'll apply the Ferulic Acid & Retinol Brightening Solution. We have all heard of retinol,but this groundbreaking formula combines retinol and ferulic acid, which is derived from natural sources like cherries, artichokes and fennel. By combining two antioxidants that deliver benefits on their own, Dr. Gross says he has significantly increased the anti-aging benefits to the skin. You can use this twice a day as an allover treatment.

3. Finally, you'll apply the most recent addition to Dr. Gross' anti-aging skincare regimen, his Ferulic Acid & Retinol Fibroblast Anti-Aging Moisturizer. This mult-tasker will provide increased moisture and firmness, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, smoothing texture and brightening skin. In addition to the breakthrough combination of Ferulic Acid + Retinol, he has also added a new ECG Complex, which stands for Ellagic Acid, Collagen, and Gallic Acid. I'm loving how this makes my skin feel and look!

So, I'm back to working out and making green drinks in my Vitamix. I'm also giving my skin some extra attention! I'm glad to say I'm already feeling more energized and l love that my skin is starting to look the way I feel! 

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