Tips of the Week

Now is the time to start thinking about ways to freshen skin for those holiday events. It's best to plan 4-8 weeks ahead so you don't have a bruise or peeling for the fun nights. If you... more

 I like to look for products, in general, that are environmentally friendly.  In other words, that contain mostly or all natural or organic ingredients.  Some skin care products categories... more

Many women's magazines seem to imply that the more exfoliation the better, so here's how to figure it out.  For your face, if you have oily, usually less sensitive skin (often acne prone),... more

If you're already sun damaged, be very careful this summer not to do more. Think about fun "surfer" rash guards to protect your torso and arms. Wear hats.  Scrubs also help but don't overdo... more

Some different ideas for friends and family who are dedicated to good skin:

• What about hats ($20-200)? There are some great ones now and they do a lot to protect skin from UV light.
• Packs

 Can it really be this hard to find a good one? I'm beginning to wonder after trying 6 of them.

Why a body scrub in the first place? As we age, the skin cells on our body slow down (like... more

 Here are several ideas for increasing your "glow" - some are easier and some more difficult. All these strategies increase cell turnover rate and build collagen.

• Use Renova (Retin A,

  You can extend some summer color into the fall with a self-tanner.  Last week I recommended the Giese "Sun" self-tanner.  What about exfoliating before applying the self-tanner?

The most... more