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I have great respect for my friends that are “all natural” “green beauty” “organic only beauty” or whatever term is being used in the skincare world today. But is there conclusive evidence that natural skincare is better than synthetic? If something is lab created is it automatically a …
If you are a frequenter of beauty magazines, blogs, or the cosmetic area of department stores you may have developed a fear of missing out. You’ll be tempted to think you need to spend a small fortune on skincare to keep your skin in great shape. Let’s face …
Do you know what stinks? Besides patchouli and sweaty feet, a negative critical attitude. And what does this have to do with beauty? Everything! Beauty comes from within and a negative, critical attitude makes us look like a sourpuss. Ever find yourself getting annoyed with motivational posts? Do …
It’s no secret that I don’t love hot weather, so let’s just say when Florida shows up on my work calendar I’m not jumping for joy. But I have to say I recently returned from a trip to Miami and I had the best time! As an esthetician …
“If it burns that means it’s working” No, if it burns that means it’s probably damaging your barrier. There is a difference between an acid toner giving you a “stingle” and a burning, itching reaction. This is something you will need to use your intuition with. If a …
If the eyes are the window to the soul, I’m afraid people might get the wrong impression about me. I have a hollowness under my eyes that makes me look perpetually tired. I got the double whammy by inheriting hooded dragon lids. Add in the aging process with …
Summertime is not my favorite season. When I lived in Houston, which is like living in a virtual sauna, I loathed and dreaded summer! I know that makes me an oddball but we can still be friends right? Seriously I practically hibernate all summer and come alive in …
Facial hair removal is an important subject since women of all ages wrestle with unwanted facial hair in some form. As we near midlife facial hair becomes serious business! If you are like me and your skin is maturing and becoming too fragile for waxing you need to …
Are under eye wrinkles and crinkles the area you want to address most? Ever leave the house feeling content with your makeup and around midday catch your reflection in the mirror and see a “mudslide?” Does your concealer separate in little cracks? This happened more frequently when …
As we age it’s common to become drier than usual. Even women who used to have oily skin can end up feeling like the Sahara. Your skin will also thin by about 6% every 10 years. As we grow older we need to frequently assess our skincare …