I’ve always been fascinated by hands. They are beautiful, useful, and expressive. We use them to work, care for ourselves and other people, and communicate (just ask any Italian). No other body part can claim to do all that. Recently, I was reminded of the power of the human hands…

’Tis the season… for a crazy, busy holiday schedule filled with shopping, traveling, hosting, and attending parties. Then there’s the holiday food — an endless array of decadent entrees, spiked beverages, and sweet treats. …

“Let me make something very clear… your skin.” Being an aesthetician for over three decades, I know that taking care of our skin is the ultimate act of self-care. But I’m also a real person with real skin issues of my own, so I know first-hand just how confusing skincare…

“You can’t help getting older. But you don’t have to get old.” — George Burns 50 is the new 40… I’ve heard it too many times before, if only it were true… well, maybe it is for the very few who are genetically blessed with eternally youthful-looking skin. For the…

“Skin-vestment — the act of putting time, effort, and money into your skin to keep it healthy and glowing.” Dear Marion… how much time should I spend daily on my skincare routine for it to be thorough and effective? Sincerely, Mrs. trying-hard-not-to-be high maintenance. In my previous blog, I shared…

“Dear body hair, if I’ve been waxing, plucking, and shaving every time you show up, I think you should get the hint.” Shaving cream, razors, tweezers, hair removal cream, wax strips, scissors — the list goes on and on and on. But no matter what I use to get my…

“I would rather be late than arrive ugly.” My mornings often feel like a race against the clock. Get up (okay, I admit I snoozed maybe once or twice), hurry up, and go. With the frantic rush to get out the door or get on the early Zoom meeting, I…

First God created man, then he had a better idea… What’s the difference between men and women… besides our genitals, of course? It’s pretty interesting how, biologically speaking, we all start out as women. …

“In a rose, all love stories fit, and in a love story the air smells of roses” — Efrat Cybulkiewicz Legend has it that Cleopatra would bath in a mixture of rose water, milk and honey to keep her skin soft. She was obviously on to something because she was…