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 […]
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It really is important to treat yourself once in a while. And that can come in many different forms… Maybe that’s treating yourself to dessert after dinner, because you’ve worked so hard all week. Or you might take some ‘you’ time and have a little spa day, because your face isn’t loving the weather this […]
You check your bank statements, your mail, and even your tire pressure… But when was the last time you checked the air quality in your home? You know that certain factors greatly impact your health; like your diet, the weather, and the amount of stress you’re under. But did you know a HUGE part of […]
You take care of the skin on your face, but what about the skin on your body? I moisturize everyday, but recently, I’ve started a new beauty ritual that’s given my entire body the softest, smoothest skin of my life. It takes between 5-10 minutes, and can also help you destress — while simultaneously giving […]
Holding it in place with a fork, I began sawing the thick veggie burger into bite-sized pieces. Did I look ridiculous? Probably. But that was better than the pain I’d get if I opened my mouth wide – which was like slicing into my own cracked lip corners. The condition that gives you cracked lip […]
Have you or someone you know ever been affected by those tiny hard “goosebumps” commonly found on the back of the thighs and arms? They make it look like you’re always shivering, although they’re not caused by temperature at all. The medical term for these is keratosis pilaris (KP for short), and they’re caused when […]
Last weekend I had to improvise with my skincare. I was in a pinch, so I “stole” from the resort we were staying at. Let me explain… My husband and I went down to San Diego to have a little weekend getaway. We stayed at a beautiful Spanish-style resort where we practiced yoga, hung out […]
I know cold sores are a topic nobody likes to talk about. But really, there’s no reason not to. I mean, 50-80% of Americans get cold sores, and most people pick up the virus when they’re kids. However, since cold sores are a symptom of HSV-1 (oral herpes), there is a stigma around them because […]
My 12 year old niece came to visit this week, and she’s starting to experiment with cosmetics, so naturally she wanted to do my makeup. I told her she could give me a makeover as long as she promised to wear sunscreen and moisturizer every day (it’s never too early to teach them). She obliged, […]
Ten years ago, most women interested in lip fillers were over age 40. But today there’s a growing trend for women in their twenties to get fillers — not because they’ve had volume loss, but because they want to experiment with their features. Due to celebrity spotlight, “selfie culture,” and society’s increasing nonchalance regarding cosmetic […]
The other day, I was waiting in the grocery checkout line. And my eyes landed on the conveyor belt. The man ahead of me was buying, among other things: Granola bars Breakfast cereal Sports drinks Orange juice Honey Flavored yogurt (Do you eat any of these foods?) His skin was flaky, dull, oily, and wrinkly. (I’m sorry […]
