Mature Skin Care

As we get older, thankfully we typically don’t have to deal with acne, but we do have to deal with other issues like dull looking skin and clogged pores. Not all face exfoliators are created equal and those that work well for younger skin will not serve mature women’s skin…

Dark showering is emerging as one of the simplest yet most effective nighttime wellness rituals – and it can be especially beneficial for women 60 and up…

For generations, makeup has been viewed as a woman’s essential accessory – a signal of femininity, youth, and social acceptability. But today, a powerful shift is taking place…

Let’s have some fun in our kitchens this week making aromatherapy self-care products. You can add fresh or dried botanicals to your creations which make them prettier and more potent. I love creating handmade formulas when I travel as I travel with minimum luggage…

The scent of vanilla brings back comforting memories for me. My grandmother always wore Guerlain’s Shalimar, her signature vanilla-based fragrance. That early connection made me love vanilla and want something similar, but a bit more youthful. As a teenager in the 1970s…

Our skin undergoes numerous changes, some of which can leave us feeling less than our best. One of the most significant transformations is the decline in our skin barrier function, leading to trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). This phenomenon can leave our skin looking…

A relaxing spa pedicure is a welcome treat year-round. However, getting that pedicure and keeping the polish pristine, as fall quickly approaches, presents a formidable challenge. But never fear, spa-loving readers! I’ve got a few tips…

Do you use a makeup primer? If you do, then you know that primers can help your makeup last throughout the day, can stop your foundation and concealer from creasing and creating unwelcome lines on your face, and also minimize the look of pores and fine lines…

Lotions, potions, exfoliates, botanical oils, anti-wrinkle creams, Vitamin A, E and C. It’s confusing if you don’t know what you need to care for your skin. As you grow in years, feeling beautiful naturally comes with taking good care of yourself…

Why does aging skin have different needs? As our skin ages, it becomes thinner, drier, and more fragile, with a decrease in collagen and elastin. What once retained moisture easily now shows fine lines, sagging, and uneven tone. Chronic UV exposure further accelerates these changes…