Ildi Pekar Blog

We’re already at the end of summer. Summer is the hardest season on your skin — sweat, humidity, dryness, and sun all add up. Let’s talk about what’s really happening to your skin, and what to do about it before September. […]

Trendy or Totally Useless? Let’s Talk Skincare Some months I sit with a blank page for a while, waiting for what wants to be said. May wasn't one of those months. I've been writing for Yahoo and several beauty platforms about the trends dominating the conversation right now — and after all of that, I […]

Hello gorgeous, Every April I think about the same moment. You open your closet and there it is — the sundress, the swimsuit, the backless something you forgot you owned. And for a split second, before the excitement, there is that other feeling. The one that says: I wish I had done something sooner. I […]

Why Biology Matters More Than Trends At I. Pekar Skin Studio in NYC, I don’t believe in chasing trends. I believe in biology. Skin longevity is not a marketing language. It’s science. It’s understanding how the skin functions, how collagen declines, how elasticity weakens and how we can clinically stimulate regeneration instead of masking the […]

Professional Standards Matter More Than Ever in the Beauty Industry   This was a bit of a last-minute blog. I originally planned to write about something completely different, but after seeing what’s currently happening in the beauty industry on social media, I felt this conversation couldn’t wait. Recently, a very well-known celebrity facialist in Beverly […]

January 2026: Can You Believe It? I still can’t quite wrap my head around it. Every year seems to go by faster and faster. I remember when my parents used to say that, and I’d think, yeah right. Back then, time felt endless. Summers were long, days moved slowly, and waiting for anything felt like […]

Understanding What Your Skin Is Telling You December is the month when our skin asks for extra attention. The cold air outside, the dry heat inside, the holiday rush, and even our internal mineral levels all show up on our face. As we move toward the new year, I want to share three things that [...]

November Wellness: Healing from the Inside Out As we march into November, fall is in full swing and the holiday season begins. It’s that time of year when our routines change, the days are shorter, the weather is cooler, and life gets a little busier. Have you noticed that around this time you start to […]

Happy October 🍂💫 Fall always makes me want to change everything: my clothes, my makeup, my skincare. And honestly, it can be confusing to know what your skin really needs this time of year. I do it too! So here’s what I do for myself and what I’ve been telling my clients for years: Gentle […]

September Skincare Reset 🍂 I can’t believe it’s already September! Time truly flies by. Honestly, I’m glad August is behind me. It was such an emotional month. My daughter left for college, and even though I consider myself a very spiritual person who works on acceptance and balance, this transition was both beautiful and heartbreaking. […]

Why Your Skin Is Freaking Out (and how to fix it!) As the summer heat peaks, especially here on the East Coast, I’m seeing a pattern with my clients: irritated, red, puffy, breakout-prone skin that feels dry and oily at the same time. Sound familiar? Between the humidity, pollution, sunscreen buildup, and constant transitions between […]