As a plastic surgeon, I realized that beauty was not defined simply by a perfect jawline or nasal profile. In fact, it is more complex – related in part to the healthy “glow” that accompanies a good diet, a sound night’ sleep, balanced relationships, adequate exercise and minimal stress.

I was troubled by the limitations of topical products and noticed that even people who ate healthily could still have problems in the skin, hair and nails related to dryness. Since it is common for up to 10% of people to be “non-responders” to medications and pharmaceuticals. Due to problems with absorption, we (my partner Dr. Eugene Gans) theorized that the same phenomenon (problems with absorption) might exist with diets. After 10 years of research firmly believe that our powder formula bypasses problems associated with digestion because it provided necessary building blocks in an immediately absorbable form. It enables the body to make healthy skin, hair and nails from the core!

What fabulous words of wisdom do you live by?

The key to aging gracefully is to look great for your age, not ageless!

How does BeautyScoop work?

BeautyScoop is the first and only whole body beauty infusion rich in peptides and lipids- the extra-nourishing building blocks the body needs to make healthy and beautiful skin, hair and nails.

Unlike topical products that rarely get absorbed, that stop working when they are washed off and that serve only to cover up damage, BeautyScoop’s patent-pending ingestible formula works from within to correct underlying damage.

BeautyScoop is based in nature, backed by science and clinically proven by nearly a decade of physician-conducted research. With a healthy diet, it normally takes the body 4-6 hours to digest what is ingested into an absorbable and usable form. These digested ingredients arrive via slow, steady trickle. A portion is rationed to form new skin, hair and nails and the remainder is reserved for synthesis of other important components such as hormones and enzymes. BeautyScoop’s anti-aging breakthrough powder formula, uniquely provides readily usable peptides and lipids (no need to wait hours to digest it and break it down) in a sufficient quantity for immediate, unrestricted use.

Do any celebrities use BeautyScoop?

Yes!  It is a favorite of Academy Award winning actress Marcia Gay Harden, actress and talk show host Ricki Lake, actress Alysia Reiner (SIDEWAYS) and film and theater actress Jessica Hecht to name a few.  Many men love BeautyScoop to keep hair healthy and vibrant and to keep skin flawless!  Actor David Alan Basche (“Sex and the City 2” and Lipstick Jungle) is a big fan of BeautyScoop as well.

What is the # 1 Skin care complaint you receive?

Dryness with fine lines and wrinkles.  The peptides and lipids in BeautyScoop provide the necessay building blocks for skin structure and strength, which enhance skin texture, hydration and firmness.  Omega-3 fatty acids, members of the lipid family, are especially effective at delivering smoother and younger skin by fortifying the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

What are the 3 key ways we can take care of our skin, hair and nails?

1.  Protect your skin from excessive (more than 15 minutes per day) sun exposure by using broad-spectrum sunblocks.
2. Restrict cleanser to once daily. Remove make-up at night with a gentle cleanser but simply splash facial skin with cool water in the morning to allow the skin’s natural oils to protect against harsh elements.
3. Don’t wash your hair every day—let your hair and scalp breathe for at least a day between shampoos.  Washing too much strips hair of its natural oils.

Dawn Del Russo is an On-Air fashion expert seen on National TV Better TV, Fox 5 NY, InStyle Magazine, Life and Style Magazine, US Weekly for her fashion and lifestyle tips and advice. She is the author of “101 Glam Girl Ways to an Ultra Chic Lifestyle” and owner of www.BellaDawn.com