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August 4, 2022
Skin Barriers and International Borders: Some Key Differences Between American and European Skincare

Author: Mariel Kennedy, Licensed Esthetician at Ildi Pekar Skin Care   A European-style facial focuses on maintaining or improving skin health, hydration, and hygiene. While customized to a client’s individual needs, the facial follows a set path: cleanse, exfoliate, steam and massage, manual extractions, and treatment mask. It may seem a no-frills facial to an […]

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July 3, 2022
When Lymph is Flowing, Skin is Glowing

Author: Mariel Kennedy, Licensed Esthetician at Ildi Pekar Skin Care Our bodies always strive towards a sense of internal balance. All organ systems are interconnected and work in synchronicity to keep us healthy and functioning in a state of homeostasis, meaning that the body is able to adjust itself to changing internal and external conditions. […]

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June 13, 2022
The Dirty Truth on Clean Beauty

Author: Mariel Kennedy, Licensed Esthetician at Ildi Pekar Skin Care   Ildi created the I. Pekar line to make the products she wanted but couldn’t find on the market. Her version of clean beauty finds roots in Hungarian landscapes and culture, which inspired her to make her line from 100% organic, 100% naturally derived ingredients […]

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March 5, 2022
Collagen - Your Internal Fountain of Youth

Author: Mariel Kennedy, Licensed Esthetician at Ildi Pekar Skin Care   Making up roughly 70% of the dermis, collagen is a fibrous protein that gives your skin firmness and strength. As it is damaged and weakened—from UV rays, environmental pollution, stress, lifestyle, free radicals, and plain old aging—your skin begins to crease and wrinkle where […]

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September 8, 2020
5 Herbs To Treat Acne: Skin-cleaning Superpowers

Article by Jenny D.   Acne is a skin condition that affects considerable numbers of people at some point in their lives. Though it is not life-threatening, it can affect one's confidence and self-esteem.  Sadly, this skin condition's typical treatment is expensive and comes with some unwanted side effects like redness, irritation, and dryness.   […]

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August 12, 2020
5 Differences Between Cannabis and THC

Article by Jessica Cannabis, marijuana, hemp, CBD, and THC. These are some of the standard terms you’ll stumble upon whenever you come across a cannabis-related article, and the words can be confusing.  Since cannabis products are mainly used for medicinal purposes, you must know what you’re buying before placing your order. Otherwise, you may purchase […]

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December 9, 2019
7 Ways To Banish Your Winter Dry Skin Blues

Article by Tammy. Winters may be quite welcoming after the dry and scorching summer season. But the cold and windy days make everything around us rather cold and lifeless.   Though we suffer from a world of problems in the cold months, our skin suffers the most. The cold and dry winds, along with the […]

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November 13, 2019
Six Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds

Article by Jessica K.   The growing legalization of marijuana contributes a lot to the popularity of hemp seeds. Today, there are many products on the market, such as full-spectrum CBD and pure isolate CBD powder, and each comes with its unique benefits.   Hemp seeds are rich in properties that allow it to deliver […]

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December 15, 2017
Daily Mail - Esthetician to stars like Miranda Kerr, Ildi Pekar dishes on their easy – and cheap – beauty secrets”

The women spend a lot of time working on their appearance - and so it makes sense that Miranda Kerr, Lindsay Ellingson and Irina Shayk have skincare secrets. The women spend a lot of time working on their appearance - and so it makes sense that Miranda Kerr, Lindsay Ellingson and Irina Shayk have skincare […]

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December 15, 2017
Instyle - What Happens when you OD on exfoliating

I've never considered myself to have sensitive skin. In fact, I always felt like it was basically a shield of armor, which is rather ideal for a beauty editor consistently using her own face and body as a guinea pig for products and lotions and potions and weird treatments. No odd reactions, no problem. But […]

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January 7, 2025
Happy New Year! Prioritizing Self-Care in 2025.

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect, set new goals, and focus on what truly matters—ourselves. Every year, I write about two main topics, but this time, I want to expand and dive deeper into something I believe is incredibly important: self-care.  Too often, we push ourselves to […]

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December 1, 2024
Honoring the Body and Spirit This Winter

As December blankets New York City in its frosty embrace, it marks more than just the end of a year—it’s an invitation to slow down, reflect, and at Ildi Pekar studio we believe true beauty and wellness come from a harmonious relationship between your body, mind, and spirit. This month, let’s explore how we can […]

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October 31, 2024
The Truth About “Ozempic Face” and How to Combat Premature Aging

The weight loss drug Ozempic has gained a lot of attention for its ability to help people shed pounds quickly. However, there’s a growing concern about one of its side effects, commonly referred to as “Ozempic face.” This term describes the premature aging some users experience, with skin sagging, hollow cheeks, and a more gaunt […]

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