August 2018

You know that frustrating experience of trying to squeeze a blackhead right on the tip of your nose, but no matter what you do, you can’t get the gunk out? It’s the worst! We all know we shouldn’t be hard on our skin, but it’s hard to resist. Some days you look in the mirror and this big black mark just seems to be staring back at you. The problem, and the reason for the maddening lack of results, most likely, is that it’s not a blackhead at all. Knowing how to spot a true blackhead, what really causes it, and the big difference between blackheads and what dermatologists call sebaceous filaments can save you a lot of struggle. The goal

Skincare trends may come and go, but face masks have remained a favorite for quite some time. After all, what’s not to love about pampering your way to better skin? Not to mention, creating that professional spa experience in the comfort of our own home isn’t so bad either. Whether we’re dealing with stressed-out skin or pesky breakouts, face masks have become a go-to resource for tackling the worst of our skincare struggles. With a wide variety of face masks out there, we’re able to carefully choose the types that tailor to our specific needs. While browsing the skincare aisle or reading up on recommendations, you may have noticed a particular surge in popularity of peel-off masks! So what’s the deal – or

Times of transition can be frightening but exhilarating. Like when you start a family, or a relationship ends, or you begin a business, or your work takes you to a new place – a bittersweet goodbye to the old and then an exciting new start. Menopause is one of those transitions – the end of one phase, but the beginning of something bold and new, too. More and more, the older women in my life who are a few steps ahead on the path inspire me. And every day, strong women in the public eye prove that each new stage of life brings new possibilities. The average age for the onset of menopause is 51. Remember my philosophy on aging – we just keep