Some of those "natural" labels don’t always mean what you think they do – and some of them may be compromising your health. It’s called "greenwashing." That’s when sellers make false claims about how natural their products are. And greenwashing is everywhere. A study just released… Read More
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Makeup Causing Breast Cancer?
“Nearly all the women tested had it in their breast tissue.” That caught my eye. I was looking through my stack of new medical and health journals for the month of March. The journal Applied Toxicology has a study where researchers in England looked at samples from women with breast… Read More
Are You Looking Older With These 5 Makeup Mistakes?
Makeup is supposed to be the finishing touch that gives us confidence. But here’s what many women don’t realize: The way you apply your makeup could be adding years to your appearance. Here are the top 5 makeup mistakes that can make you look older... and what you can do to roll back the… Read More
Can Your Makeup Make You Sick?
A new survey of 3,000 women found that 70 percent said they would not want to be seen by their work colleagues or bosses without their hair and makeup done.¹ In fact, women in the United States spend more than $8 billion on cosmetics every year. So it stands to reason that you may be a… Read More
How To Get That Soft, Airbrushed Look With Mineral Makeup
Here are a few tips that will make it easy to get flawless coverage with mineral makeup. Exfoliate. For starters, it helps to gently exfoliate your skin one to three times a week. This will smooth out your skin’s texture and make it easier to apply your makeup. Moisturize. Hydrated skin is… Read More
Your Once-a-Week Face Brightener
There’s one simple piece of advice I give to every woman who’s frustrated with her skin. It takes just a few minutes, but it’s the easiest way to: Minimize your pores Even out your skin tone Chase away those red marks that linger from your last breakout Give your face a… Read More
A “Rosy” Outlook for Rosacea Sufferers
Some people consider a "rosy" glow to be beautiful and healthy-looking, but when the rosiness is rosacea, it can be an embarrassing problem that many people try to hide. Rosacea is a hereditary condition caused by inflamed sebaceous glands and blood vessels. It is not contagious. Sometimes called… Read More
What a Doll
Barbie doll, born Barbara Millicent Roberts, and I are the same age — we’re both over 50 — and we both look better than ever. In fact, I'd even say we're Aging Backwards. Then Now Then Now She's been a pediatrician, firefighter, astronaut, racecar… Read More
5 Ways to Look Younger In 5 Minutes
If you’re like most women I know, you probably think taking care of yourself takes a lot of time. But you may be surprised at how much you can do to reverse the effects of aging in just minutes. That’s why I put together a list of my top five ways to reduce the appearance of aging. And the… Read More