Nov 20Cheers to Wise Cracks: A November Ode to Skin Positivity“If wisdom comes with age, then I don’t have wrinkles, they’re just wisecracks.” November brings with it a cool breeze, a season of gratitude, and yes, National Healthy Skin Month! It’s a time when we’re not just giving thanks for our blessings but also celebrating the very skin we’re in…Beauty Tips3 min readBeauty Tips3 min read
Oct 20Menopausal Skin Blues? Here’s Your Glow-Up GuideMenopause is derived from the Latin root for “WTF is happening to me!” Okay, not really, but that’s certainly how it felt when I first began my menopausal journey. Picture this: one day, I’m glowing and radiant, and the next, I’m scratching my suddenly Sahara-desert-like arms wondering why my skin…Aging Skin7 min readAging Skin7 min read
Oct 6Falling in Love with Pumpkin: Boost Your Fall Skincare RoutineEver since I was a child, I’ve been utterly enchanted by pumpkins. I mean, which other vegetable can boast about transforming into a magnificent carriage fit for Cinderella’s grand ball? None, I tell you! …Skincare2 min readSkincare2 min read
Sep 18Retin-Age: Your Passport to Youthful Skin“I’m not old. I’ve just been young for a very long time.” At the airport once, the customs officer looked from my passport to me and back again in disbelief. “You can’t be ** years old,” he exclaimed, “You’re joking, right?” I wish I could attribute my youthful looks to…Skincare3 min readSkincare3 min read
Jul 17Beauty Time Machine: A Rollicking Ride Through the Vanity of AgesMy grandma? Oh, she was a knockout! Always put together, even if she was just pottering around at home. Watching her do her beauty routine was like getting front-row seats to a magic show. And oh boy, did she have some tricks up her sleeve! The one that always gets…Beauty4 min readBeauty4 min read
Apr 10Member-onlyA Toast to Healthy Skin: Demystifying Toasted Skin Syndrome and Keeping Your Skin SafeOne of my favorite things about winter is spending time next to a warm and cozy fireplace fire. For me, nothing is more relaxing during cold nights than a warm, crackling fire and a steaming cup of tea in my hands. Who knew that this is one of the surefire…Skincare3 min readSkincare3 min read
Mar 20Member-onlyBeyond the Mirror: Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty that lasts a LifetimeGrowing old is tough… especially on the ego. Just having to hold my book (or whatever I’m reading) out to see the fine prints or hearing myself grunt as I pick up something from the floor… I feel so old! The amount of food that I have always consumed now…Beauty4 min readBeauty4 min read
Jan 30Member-onlyTake Matters into Your Own Hands — How to Harness the Power of the HandsI’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…Wellness3 min readWellness3 min read
Dec 24, 2022Member-onlyDon’t leave your skin out in the cold this season — holiday-proof your skincare’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. …Skincare4 min readSkincare4 min read
Dec 8, 2022Member-onlyBreaking Down Skincare Myths, Mistakes, and Misinformation“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…Skincare Tips4 min readSkincare Tips4 min read