Skincare Junkie - The Doctors Orders
Introducing Dr. Blair Murphy Rose: Award-Winning Dermatologist & Skincare Innovator
September 17th, 2024 • 5 min read
Dr. Blair Murphy Rose, MD, FAAD, is a renowned board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology at the prestigious Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York. In addition to her practice, she serves as a Clinical Instructor of Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Recognized as one of New York’s Super Doctors (2024) and a Super Doctors Rising Star (2021-2023), Dr. Rose is a leading expert in facial rejuvenation, laser treatments, and non-invasive body contouring. Throughout her extensive career, she has treated a wide range of conditions, including acne, rosacea, skin cancer, and hyperpigmentation.
Featured in publications such as Vogue, Elle, Allure, Cosmopolitan, and Business Insider, Dr. Rose has made her mark in both the medical and beauty industries. With a passion for skincare innovation and improving skin health, she brings her expertise to life with the creation of Skincare Junkie.
The Skincare Junkie Mission
Dr. Rose founded Skincare Junkie to deliver powerful, science-backed skincare without the harmful ingredients that are often found in popular personal care products. Her goal? To create a clean beauty line that is hypoallergenic, vegan, and safe for all skin types. “As a dermatologist still practicing, not a day goes by that I don't see patients who are struggling with skincare problems,” Dr. Rose explains. “Oftentimes, caused by the products that they're using on their skin day, in day out..”
Skincare Junkie is free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and fragrance - ingredients that can lead to irritation, allergies, and long-term harm. Dr. Rose firmly believes that skincare should be both safe and effective, stating that all brands should be “encouraging patients and consumers to use products that aren't going to be likely to, or known to, cause things like tumors, or be endocrine-disrupting, and that should just be a standard that all skincare brands and all personal care brands are adhering to.”
During her recent talk at the Innovation Show NYC, she expanded on the need for industry change: “Unfortunately, because of how slow it is for things to change at the government level, it's really up to the brands to set that standard and make those smart decisions for consumers …But - hypoallergenic and clean, there really is a demand for that and there's a market for it, and the more consumers learn about the problems with the things that they're using, which they often do not know… (the better).”
The Doctor’s Favorite: The Discoloration Fade Wand
One of the most common concerns Dr. Rose treats is hyperpigmentation. “Whether it's melasma, old acne marks, or sunspots, you name it. They say 25% of people worldwide complain or or are bothered by some form of hyperpigmentation,” she notes. “As a physician, I didn't feel like there was any ‘perfect product’ great enough , even though the ingredients and the data suggest that there are ingredients that should work very well together, and so I sought after this solution.” Enter the Discoloration Fade Wand, a targeted treatment designed to even skin tone and address dark spots quickly and effectively.
Advice to Founders
When asked for her advice to other founders, Dr. Rose shared a lighthearted response during her FounderMade panel: “Dive in the deep end and swim!” But true to her dermatologist roots, she also emphasized the importance of sun protection. “Everybody should be using sunscreen every day. There's a lot of craziness on social media and you can hear things that sound like the truth when they really aren't. Sun protection is very important, there are many many many safe sunscreens. Topical antioxidants are another way to help preserve your skin and keep it as youthful and healthy for as long as possible.”
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