So many products. So many brands. Such easy access, like never before in the history of the world! Sip your chardonnay, in your comfy jam-jams, read skincare product reviews and click, click, buy! Here’s what I told Chris, this Monday morning, on CKBI radio: “With skincare products, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Yes, […]

Tina Fey turns 48 this week.  I wondered if she had any beauty secrets.  What I got was a good laugh and a great perspective. Here’s Tina Fey’s take on The Current Beauty Ideal: “Now every girl is expected to have Caucasian blue eyes, full Spnish lips, a classic button nose, hairless Asisan skin with […]

Male or female.  Grad or attending a Grad.  Young or old.  You want to look and feel fabulous for Grad. First case scenario:  skin needs clearing.  One of my signature treatments is Cosmetic Grade Cold Laser combined with Microdermabrasion.  I can use this combination to clean up acne or acne scarring on the face, back […]

Spring has finally sprung.  People are itching to get out into the yard.  We’ll review some sun protection tips today so you’ll look fabulous for your age tomorrow. Take shade breaks.  I’m not suggesting you live in the basement.  Do, however, take short breaks from your face, neck and upper chest being in full sunlight […]

Change of season means warmer temperatures.  This is a great time to do an audit on your skincare products.   Here’s how to do it. Warmer temperatures might mean a change in skincare products.  Skin might feel greasy or oily now even if it didn’t during the depths of winter.  Just as we don’t wear a […]

Spring can be tough on your sleep.  As a result, your face can wind up looking tough. One of the biggest aging factors is lack of sleep.  Not sleeping makes your cortisol levels rise.  This stress hormone increases inflammation and this breaks down collagen.  The result is stressed out skin that looks older. Here are […]

I just got back from training on a new machine.  I’m excited to get to work with it in my practice.  I already do a great job of firming the skin.  What would happen if I could lift and firm the muscles first? Let’s look at the jawline, for example.  Everyone’s jawline sags eventually.  Some […]

Historically, what have the Irish used for skincare to promote beautiful and healthy skin?  Here are some surprises, just in time for St Patrick’s Day. The Irish are known for having beautiful porcelain skin but it comes with a cost.  They also have one of the highest incidences of rosacea.  With rosacea comes sensitive skin […]

You’re sick and tired of looking tired.  You see dark, puffy circles staring back at you in the mirror.  What can be done? First of all, I want you to cut yourself some slack.  Every single person on the planet eventually winds up with some degree of bag under the eye.  Some of us have […]

When you look at your thighs, you see ripples.  Why? You work out hard.  Maybe you work out hard at the gym.  Maybe you walk on the treadmill every single day.  Maybe you’re a runner.  And, you watch what you eat.  Overall, you’re in pretty decent shape and you’re pretty happy with your weight.  So […]