winter skin care

The last few nights have been very cool where I live, and in some parts of the country there is already snow on the ground. It’s time to admit it: winter is just around the corner.  

While most of us know to use great moisturizers, during the cold winter months, there are some great beauty tips which many people never think will save your skin - and also their budget!

If you are suffering from winter dryness try these three methods to prevent dehydration and irritation:

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Mar
26
2015

Moisturizing Showdown: Creams vs. Oils

Which Formula Is Best For Your Skin?

The great debate is now on:

Should you moisturize with a facial cream or facial oil?

The simple answer is: it depends.

Cream

 

Pros

  • Controlled delivery of ingredients
  • Contain most of the pure oils needed for skincare benefits
  • Longer shelf life
  • Can be formulated with smaller molecule sizes to achieve maximum results
  • Easily metabolized by the skin

Cons

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Jan
30
2014

Retinol is one of the best ingredients you can use on your skin for resurfacing, collagen synthesis, and protein development. I have been a fan of retinol for many years.

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Dec
27
2012

Perfect Parisian Regime

Simple Beauty Tips From Paris

Every year I travel to Paris. I am typing this from my friend's apartment in the 18th. I travel to Paris for many reasonsome personal, some business, and some for inspiration. Paris never disappoints my creative soul. There is a reason great artists and great writers flock to this city (historically and in modern times).

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Jul
24
2012

Seven Day Skin Care Program

Like exercising, skin care needs to be ongoing and specific

Recently, I received an e-mail asking me what I do for my skin every day to keep it looking healthy.

After years of writing about what not to do on the skin, it was interesting to be asked about what should be done.

Like exercising, skin care needs to be ongoing and specific if you want to see any real results.

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Aug
26
2011

Yummy Mummy Kat asked me to comment on Caudalie products.

While it is difficult to review an entire collection on this blog I decided to look at one of their more popular and expensive products.

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