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The Ballou Review is a digital publication focused on skin health and wellness. We share knowledge, insights, and practical tips to help you understand and navigate the most important aspects of your overall health—and especially how the health of your skin plays an integral role in your overall well-being. 

TBR is named after its founder and Editor-in-Chief, Karen Ballou, a renowned leader and innovator in the skincare and wellness space with nearly four decades of experience. Karen is the founder and CEO of Immunocologie, an all-natural skincare brand focused on skin health and immune protection, as well as co-founder of LB Equity, a growth equity fund investing in emerging brands in beauty, wellness, and personal care. 

Karen has handpicked a collective of experts from a wide range of disciplines who offer a truly holistic and integrative approach, including contributions from world-renowned nutritionists, dermatologists, internal medicine doctors, immunologists, botanists, plastic surgeons, specialists in Feng Shui, and more. We release new content (articles, podcasts, videos, and more) on the TBR blog every two weeks, so be sure you subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest exclusive updates.