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Beauty news, stories & reviews.
Sensitive Skin: Putting together a gentle skincare routine.
It can be complicated and confusing. And so much trial and error. And so much time on Google looking for solutions. Some will tell you natural and organic is best for your sensitive skin. While other’s may say keep it as simple as possible, soap and water and Cetaphil cream. And, it seems you can’t […]
Rosacea: What’s causing it and what can you do?
The facial blushing of rosacea. Unlike the youthful blushing of our teenage years, the redness caused by rosacea is entirely different and as awkward as blushing can be, especially if you’re shy. A youthful blush is not an acquired skin condition. And later in life, when the hot flushes of menopause have you turning up […]
Menopause? What skin changes can you expect?
Vive la libération! Yes, the onset of menopause can bring a sense of freedom. Okay, you’ll need to travel with a personal fan for a while, but once you muddle your way through the myriad of sometimes confusing symptoms that show up, you may find a reason to celebrate your menopause. But, before we get […]
Craving Chocolate? Or is it magnesium your body wants?
Desperately seeking. Not since Charlotte pookipsy’d her pants back in 2008, had I seen a woman more desperate. Finishing up with our last client before lunch, my companion mysteriously, but with great conviction made her way to the nearest convenience store. This meant only one thing. Reappearing moments later, resembling a wild animal, she ripped […]
What age should you start using retinoids?
Let’s start at 20 and go through each decade of your life. But honestly? Any skin at any age will benefit from using retinoids (vitamin A). I’m using 20 as the entry-level, but if you’re in your teens, you’ll benefit from a low strength retinyl ester as I’ve described here. I’m chosen Environ as the […]
In 2020 my future skin finally thanked me.
Let’s reflect for a moment. At the beginning of last year, I pondered what 2020 would bring like so many of us. After the last few years of trouble and strife, coming to the end of a decade held excitement and anticipation. Of course, this is something we humans do. We aim to start afresh. […]
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Sensitive Skin: Putting together a gentle skincare routine.
It can be complicated and confusing. And so much trial and error. And so much time on Google looking for solutions. Some will tell you natural and organic is best for your sensitive skin. While other’s may say keep it as simple as possible, soap and water and Cetaphil cream. And, it seems you can’t […]
Rosacea: What’s causing it and what can you do?
The facial blushing of rosacea. Unlike the youthful blushing of our teenage years, the redness caused by rosacea is entirely different and as awkward as blushing can be, especially if you’re shy. A youthful blush is not an acquired skin condition. And later in life, when the hot flushes of menopause have you turning up […]
Menopause? What skin changes can you expect?
Vive la libération! Yes, the onset of menopause can bring a sense of freedom. Okay, you’ll need to travel with a personal fan for a while, but once you muddle your way through the myriad of sometimes confusing symptoms that show up, you may find a reason to celebrate your menopause. But, before we get […]
Craving Chocolate? Or is it magnesium your body wants?
Desperately seeking. Not since Charlotte pookipsy’d her pants back in 2008, had I seen a woman more desperate. Finishing up with our last client before lunch, my companion mysteriously, but with great conviction made her way to the nearest convenience store. This meant only one thing. Reappearing moments later, resembling a wild animal, she ripped […]
What age should you start using retinoids?
Let’s start at 20 and go through each decade of your life. But honestly? Any skin at any age will benefit from using retinoids (vitamin A). I’m using 20 as the entry-level, but if you’re in your teens, you’ll benefit from a low strength retinyl ester as I’ve described here. I’m chosen Environ as the […]
