Mature Skin Care

Herbs are showing up more often on cosmetic labels. While some people may think they’re simply a bit of botanical fluff, there is actual scientific and medical research supporting skin benefits from many herbs. As an herb farmer and cosmetic formulator, I’ve spent years learning how herbs can actually help the skin and how to use them in a…

As we navigate the vibrant chapters of life after 60, our beauty and wellness rituals evolve. The skin we’re in tells the story of a life well-lived – full of laughter, sunshine, and experience. Yet, with hormonal shifts, declining natural lipid production, and years of environmental exposure, our skin, nails, and hands often begin to ask for a little extra tenderness and specialized care…

Fall has arrived, and most of us wish we could bottle something from the summer just gone. What is it we love? The smell of new flowers. Dinner on the grill. Sunscreen and cut grass. Somebody else’s barbecue two gardens over. And that sharp zing of a lemon the moment you cut into it, before you squeeze it into a cocktail, an appetizer, or a big jug of lemonade…

Some rituals survive because we are told to preserve them. Others survive because, thousands of years later, they still make sense. A little oil in the palm. A familiar scent. A moment set apart from the rest of the day. Long before “self-care” became a phrase, people were using fragrant oils to mark moments of prayer, hospitality, mourning, celebration and ordinary daily care…

I’m sure you’ve read about the importance of antioxidants in food and how they help the body in ways such as anti-aging and reducing inflammation. Antioxidants in skincare products used topically are also beneficial. But what exactly are antioxidants, and why does your skin need them? The answer begins with something called oxidative stress…

Do you notice your skin becoming drier, more sensitive, or slower to recover than it used to? Maybe your favorite moisturizer no longer seems to do the trick, or products you’ve used for years suddenly sting. If you’ve spent decades gardening, hiking, skiing, golfing, or simply enjoying time outdoors, your skin has been working overtime for years. While we often blame these changes on aging alone…

As you enter your 60s, embracing the beauty of aging becomes a focus. Taking care of your skin is essential, especially when it comes to combating skin issues like wrinkles. We’ve sifted through the numerous anti-aging (we prefer the term pro-aging) options to present you with a carefully selected list of the best wrinkle creams […]

As we get older, many of us begin looking for skincare solutions that are effective, simple, and easy to incorporate into everyday life. We want products and tools that help our skin look fresher, smoother, and more radiant – without adding unnecessary fuss to our mornings or evenings. For many women in their 60s and […]

As a biochemist and herbalist, I’ve spent years studying how skin ages. What surprises many people is that some of the changes we blame on getting older are actually the result of decades spent enjoying the outdoors, and that standard skincare advice rarely addresses this distinction…

Have you ever caught your reflection and thought,”When did my skin become so dry?” If so, you’re not imagining it – and you’re certainly not alone. As women enter their 60s and move beyond this decade, their skin naturally changes. Years of hormonal shifts, sun exposure, and the normal aging process mean our skin…