Acclaimed dermatological surgeon Dr. Patricia Wexler M.D. has been practicing for over 20 years and given her status as a dermatologist it's little surprise that she branched-out to create a skincare range. It has been at Henri Bendel since January though I have to say, despite the fact that I'm in the store often, I've never noticed it so I was looking forward to learning about it an event she hosted at the store a few days ago. Dr. Wexler is a pretty fabulous looking older woman - her skin is flawlessly smooth (though when I spoke to her I could tell that, that was in no small part due to botox), and she obviously has great taste because she was wearing a Rodarte necklace:) I have to say though I'm always weary of trying skincare lines started by dermatologist -- I've found myself in one too many doctor's offices where the MD is pushing his/her line of products/pressuring me to get some treatment that I know I don't need (seriously, am I the only one who has a problem with going into a doctor's office and seeing framed tear-outs from Cosmo magazine where the MD was featured??). I always worry that the ingredients in these lines will be too potent for my 20-something year old skin. It did not help alleviate my fears that when Dr. Wexler introduced her
line and new products, most of the time was spent discussing treatments
-- botox, microdermabrasion, restylane. Wexler said that while her
products are highly effective they (like every other product), can only do
so much -- I applaud her for being so honest! More after the jump!
I'm dying to try it !!!