Makeup has always been one of my favorite “anti-aging” tools. It’s amazing because it works instantlyto smooth-out your complexion and cover-up dark spots, blemishes & wrinkles. But what if you could use makeup to actually “lift” the appearance of loose, saggy skin? Well, a makeup trend known as “contouring” has the power to do just that. […]
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Considering Eyelash Extensions? Read this Exposé First
Women have been obsessing over their eyelashes since the days of the ancient Egyptians… But the type of false lashes we use today date back only to the early 20th century. A Hollywood makeup artist, Max Factor, brought false lashes to the big screen. Movie stars such as Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, and Lauren Bacall […]
Should you be concerned about alcohol in your body lotion? The answer is “yes”… and “no”. You see, there are “bad” alcohols… and then there are “good” alcohols. The bad alcohols have a toxic “pro-aging” effect –– and the good” alcohols are actually good for your skin.1 So, it’s very important to understand the difference. That’s why […]
Did you know Facebook has TV shows now? It’s a platform called “Facebook Watch.” I’ve been catching up on a series called Queen America, starring Oscar-winner Catherine Zeta-Jones as a sharp-tongued pageant queen coach. While watching, I couldn’t help but notice her gorgeous hair. At nearly 50, she’s still got incredibly luscious, full locks. I decided to dig […]
A couple days ago, I told you about a popular new exfoliation treatment that’s all the rage in Hollywood right now called dermaplaning. This procedure involves an esthetician “shaving” a layer of dead skin cells off your face — revealing glowing, radiant skin underneath. Many of you wrote in asking how to get the benefits […]
I want to start by saying that I always have your best interest at heart. Sadly, I cannot say the same for other skincare companies. Just two weeks ago, dozens of anti-aging products sold on “reputable” e-commerce giants Amazon and eBay were found to contain dangerous levels of mercury. In the U.S., the legal limit […]
It was the kind of Thanksgiving you dream about. Everyone was getting along. The in-laws were laughing together. For a beautiful moment, it was perfect… But then Uncle Steve pointed out that my son wasn’t eating the turkey… My son is a vegan. Steve ramped up his attack. And immediately, it turned into a heated […]
I recently got back from a beauty conference in Dallas, TX where I shook a lot of hands. And one thing I noticed, is how dry people’s hands were! To me, they felt like sandpaper… so I can’t imagine how they felt to their owner. This got me thinking… whatever those people are using to […]
Autumn is finally here! Which means it’s time to start paying extra attention to your skin. The transition from the summer heat to chilly weather in the fall, can be pretty rough on your skin — so don’t forget to use your moisturizer! But the change in temperature may not be your biggest concern this […]
Cleopatra was well known for her beauty. And she went to great lengths to enhance her looks. Historians say she bathed in donkey’s milk, crushed beetles for blush, and exercised her face daily to prevent her skin from sagging. We might not use donkey’s milk anymore, but women are still exercising their face muscles… it’s called […]
