PH Balance Hair and Skin

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1qxOb4NhtA] Yes, your hair, skin, and genitals all have PH Balances- and when they get out of wack- it affects the area. Your hair looks dull and damaged, your skin could break out, or you could get a yeast infection…and give it to someone else…even men can get them 😱. Some products claim to…

YoDerm Online Dermatology

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyZApk_KR0k] The thought of online consultations with any type of doctor brings Lisa Kudrow in Web Therapy to mind: I was contacted by YoDerm ($10 off, click here) and asked if I’d like to review their online dermatology service (this is not sponsored).  For $59, you are consulted by a dermatologist who reviews your…

Friends with Benefit

Benefit cosmetics has long lead a cult following, and products like “Roller Lash” and “They’re Real” are now household names.  I’ve been using Benefit for years and years.  I used the eye-con for years alone…seems like it’s discontinued or repackaged. The bene-tint was a 90’s lip and cheek stain must-have.  If you haven’t heard someone…

Peter Thomas Roth: Holy Grail Beauty

One of my absolutely go to favorite skin-care brands, for clear skin and anti-aging, is Peter Thomas Roth (PTR). The products deliver results quickly- from anti-aging to acne, I’ve come to trust a range of their products- the best for dark spots- the Camu Camu and De-Spot serums are miracle workers.  To prevent and treat…

H2-Oh-No: Hard Water Irritates Skin!

Can water irritate your skin if it’s soft or hard, or due to the chemicals infused within it? Yes!  According to an article on Hard Water Dermatitis posted on DermaHarmony.com, “Hard water is a common culprit in the fight against dry skin,” and defines hard water as “highly alkaline.”  I will be going into PH…

May I? May Mags

Jennifer Lopez serves up some blank model gaze on the cover of W Magazine’s May issue, with an illegible “One & Only” title matching the logo in pastel rainbow gradation. She wears a black bra beneath a  white lace buttonup and an open-front black cardigan with white trip.  The makeup is a nude lip, subtly…

A Beautiful Read

Can You Get Hooked on Lip Balm, by Perry Romanowski, is one of the most informative books I’ve ever read on beauty and cosmetics, as well as “drugs.”  If you’ve been curious about ingredients, health hazards, and myths surrounding the beauty products we use daily- you’ve got to read this book! Romanowski has a casual…

Types of Clay Masks

China White Clay– a delicate type of Kaolin clay that’s great for normal or dry skin-types because it does not draw oil or moisture from the skin like other types of clay. French Green Clay, a type of Illite clay that is great for oily skin because it does draw oil from pores. Bentonite: a…

Beauty Haul: Anti-Aging

Beauty Haul: everything- $24! 🙌🏻 Garnier Ulta-Lift Targeted Line Smoother, Garnier Transformer, Garnier BB Cream Weleda Evening Primrose Body Oil L’Oréal Invisible Protect Sunscreen (omg why isn’t this everywhere? It’s a clear gel!) Coppertone Nearly Sheer Sunscreen mini (for my hands in the car) Epielle Deep Cleansing Charcoal Nose Strip Lavender Bath Salt (not shown…

New Year: Lifestyle Revamp- Style, Fitness, & Beauty

For the new year, you and I are going to revamp our style, whip our butts into shape, and beautify with hair and make-up make-overs! Big changes are coming in fashion and beauty, and I have my very own fitness and beauty routines to share with you. Fashion & Style: We’re going to enjoy the…