💌 How to help LA fires, hand filler, & Ulta's new CEO

TODAY IS FRIDAY, JAN 10

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: doctors asking about social needs, Ulta has a new CEO, filler for your hands
• this week’s watch: virgin river
• extra stories
• recent articles: Vitamin C for glowy skin
• weekly favorites: moisturizers
• quote on: consistency

WELLNESS: PHYSICIANS ARE ASKING ABOUT YOUR SOCIAL NEEDS
A recently published study brought it to readers’ attention that more physicians are actually screening patients for 5 common social risk factors that are determinants of health. These are interpersonal violence, access to transportation, food insecurity, housing instability and utility needs. But it’s also important to note that the overall screening rate remains relatively low, with only 27% of practices screening for all five. The research found that federally qualified health centers were more likely to conduct these screenings compared to other practices, especially those with innovative cultures and advanced information systems.

BUSINESS: ULTA HAS A NEW CEO
Ulta has appointed Kecia Steelman, their COO and President, as the new CEO, replacing Dave Kimbell who's retiring after serving since 2021. Kimbell had a successful run, helping grow the company to over $11 billion in annual revenue, but now he's stepping down and will stay on as an advisor until June. Steelman's been with Ulta since 2014 and is known for leading their Target partnership. The timing is interesting because Ulta's been facing some challenges lately - they've seen slower sales growth and have had to adjust their financial forecasts, plus they're dealing with tough competition, especially from Sephora's partnership with Kohl's. Despite this, analysts seem optimistic about Steelman taking the reins, particularly given her track record with the Target partnership and her plans for expansion, including moving into Mexico and growing into the wellness and men's beauty markets.

BEAUTY: FILLER FOR YOUR HANDS IS A THING
Hands can be one of the first areas to show signs of aging due to their thin skin, environmental exposure, and typically receiving less care (and moisture) than your face. Radiesse is a hand filler injection + treatment that both provides immediate volume and stimulates long-term collagen production. The procedure involve using a cannula to inject hyperdiluted Radiesse into the backs of both hands, with minimal preparation required beyond avoiding blood-thinning medications and maintaining clean hands. The treatment can typically cost ~$800-$1,500 per syringe, with expected benefits lasting up to a year!

Virgin River is that feel-good (slightly predictable) show that you watch when you don’t want too much drama. Based in a small town, this is a romantic television series about Mel, a nurse practitioner, and Jack, a bar owner, plus a few others who make the town a special place.

TRAILER

🧥 stylish coats are a must to add to your wardrobe

👩🏻 are the words “old lady” derogatory when you’re aging?

⛑️ for live updates on the LA fires and this is how you can help

In the winter, our skin tends to get duller and drier because there’s less moisture in the air and colder temperatures tend to be harsher on the skin.Those pesky fine lines, wrinkles, and dry patches sneak their way into our lives and it almost feels like a death sentence. Luckily, with the help of vitamin C skincare paired with other hydrating and brightening products, you can remedy that issue so long as you stick to a tried-and-true skincare regimen.

If you don’t know where to start, look no further. We’ve got a jam-packed list of serums, cleansers, moisturizers, and more that will set you up with the perfect skincare routine — but not before we explain the science behind vitamin C.

MOISTURIZERS

ON CONSISTENCY: Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently. - MARIE FORLEO

Some say the only difference between those who succeed vs those who do not, is consistency. What we do consistently, is usually what ends up working out and this holds true only in business but eating well, fitness, self-care, reading, etc.