Mature Skin Care

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…

I was holding the downward-facing dog pose and there it was staring at me. The dreaded crepey skin had appeared, seemingly overnight. My teenage years with friends at Lake Michigan beaches had caught up with me – baby oil, reflective mats, and the bad sunburns…

As women embrace the golden years of life, many find themselves reflecting on their beauty journey. With age, changes in our skin, especially around delicate areas like the neck and décolleté, can often feel disheartening. However, as science and nature converge, we discover innovative solutions…

Life is expensive. Skin care needn’t be. That’s why I am a fan of at-home devices; it’s a one-time purchase for long term benefits. Having said that, in most cases the treatment will not give the same results as in-office, because estheticians and dermatologists have access to stronger…