Creaky knees…an aching back…diminished eyesight…a weaker bladder. These are hardly unexpected consequences of aging, and come with the territory. (Oh, don’t worry, you can fight them!) But one body part you might not think much about as it relates to getting older? Your neck. Like rings on a tree, the neck is usually where you begin to see the first signs of aging, which can happen well before they begin to show on your face. That’s because the skin on your neck is thin and more prone to dryness and crepiness than, say, the skin on your face. (The late great Nora Ephron felt plenty bad about her { Read More }
Fifteen Irresistible Holiday Gift Finds for Health, Wellness & Beauty
Wondering what to buy for that special friend, family member, fellow worker (or even yourself)? There are tons of great products out that can enhance health, wellness and fitness. Here are some of my favorite product splurges and suggestions. PS. In case you're interested in reading about the subject to see just how and why it ties into health, just click on the bolded words, where you'll be taken to an article giving you more information. That's the gift of knowledge:) Because night sweats a a fact of menopause - and can get in the way of a good night's rest. This Lusomé sleepwear is made with a { Read More }
Bobbi Brown’s Makeup Tips
Need any good makeup tips? Yeah, I thought so. Who can't use a refresher every once in a while? Every time I sit down to apply makeup I wonder if I'm keeping up with my so-called midlife face, which seems to sprout those "extras" every time I look: extra lines, extra hairs (ugh! facial hair!) , extra sun spots. Looking in the mirror doesn't get dull, that's for sure! A recent beauty and style online edition of AARP featured some great makeup tips from guru Bobbi Brown. I'm featuring a few of them here (I know, it's a tease. To get the rest, click here.) Tip #1 – Good makeup starts with good skin { Read More }
Beauty Q: Why Are My Eyelashes Thinning?
Do you like the word thin…except when it applies to your eyelashes? Yeah, I thought so. It’s not your imagination: Thinning eyelashes come with this so-called midlife aging thing. What’s happening? The four stages of eyelash development – growing, resting, shedding and re-growth – while cycling continuously, slows down. Or maybe the eyelash follicles quit producing altogether. Like some people do when they get old. It’s no secret. We put a lot of emphasis on our eyelashes; always have, always will. A 2010 article published in the journal Aesthetic Plastic Surgery says that the face – especially { Read More }
Beauty Q: Help for Brown Spots
I recently received an email from a reader, bemoaning the brown spots on her face, asking my advice on ways to treat them. "Aside from wrinkles and dry skin, I'm now finding these brown spots popping up on my cheeks and forehead. It seems that every time I look in the mirror, there's a new one. Any advice is welcome!" Aside from doing a lot of health-related research, I do my fair share of beauty research, both online and on myself. I reached out to NYC dermatologist, Dr. Debra Jaliman, author of the book, Skin Rules. Here's some info from her expert medical perspective: The Story. People who have { Read More }
Natural Beauty: It Keeps Getting More Expensive
Spoiler Alert: If you love a giveaway (and who doesn't?), read all the way through! As I get older, I realize that this so-called thing, "natural beauty," gets more and more expensive as we age. I think I'd have a lot more money - and a lot more time - if I didn't care so much about covering my gray, having nice nails (to deflect from the age spots on my hands), taming my frizz and smoothing my wrinkles; but I'm not one of those women who doesn't mind aging naturally. I feel better when I look good; what's wrong with that, really? I used to feel funny about admitting that, fearing I'd come off as { Read More }
Do You Fake It?
I used to. Sometimes, circumstances were such that I had no choice. But after a while, I decided it wasn't worth all the effort. I wasn't fooling anyone. In fact, faking it was getting dangerous. People could tell. Especially when they got...so long. They knew what I was up to. Especially the time my false eyelash fell into my drink at a bar. What can I tell you? As a young 20-something, I wanted to look glam. But instead, I looked like Lucille Ball in the movie, Yours Mine and Ours. (A truly funny scene - in the movie, not in the bar). But I considered faking it again after I hit 50 and along { Read More }