Skin Care
Are Parabens Safe?
After I read this article, I contacted our cosmetic manufacturer to get his take on what he had read. Even though it was a costly endeavor, we have diligently removed parabens from most of our products when we reformulated them. I believe it was the right decision.
Read MoreThe One That Says It All
Growing up as a very active athlete in the Southern California area one of my favorite teams to watch was the UCLA Bruins men’s basketball team. I even had the privilege of attending a week long basketball camp on the campus hosted by the UCLA coaching staff. I remember when I was there the way people at UCLA would speak of Coach John Wooden, he was held in such high esteem by all. He was revered, loved, respected and admired, and not just as a coach, but as a man.
Read More80 Uses for Coconut Oil
Years ago, Jackie Silver, Agingbackwards.com was sort of the lone voice in the wilderness singing the praises of coconut oil and now finally, many scientists and physicians are joining the bandwagon realizing that coconut oil is absolutely sensational for many illnesses and ailments.
Read MoreMagnificent Menopause and Beyond with Carrie Pierce
Carrie Pierce has worked exclusively in the skin care, health and beauty industries for over 25 years.
She’s a licensed Aesthetician, former Hollywood film and television makeup and special effects artist, is certified in Color Analysis and has built a solid, international reputation in the field of holistic, menopausal skin and beauty care.
Read MoreDay 10 of the 12-Day Spirit Fest: Gorgeous Skin is Your Best Beauty Accessory
I love it when my Ageless Sister, Jackie Silver, writes articles because they are on-target for beauty, wellness and overall better health. Here’s her take on gorgeous skin!
Read MoreEvelyn Lauder, Creator of Cancer’s Pink Ribbon, Dies at 75
I have had a lot of admiration for Evelyn Lauder over the years and I know she will be greatly missed by her peers and family.
Read MoreHow to Look Younger Than You Did Yesterday
Do you dread looking at yourself in the mirror? Notice that you avoid even looking into anything reflective that might accurately portray your face? Wish you had a fairy godmother with a magic wand to transform your face so that you looked years younger?
Read MoreBeauty Bash This Weekend
by Linda Franklin – The Real Cougar Woman
Fab After Fifty will host Beauty Bash, a two-day event at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City on October 1-2, 2011. I will be there and I hope to see you there too. All my very special cougar women get discounted tickets for this extravaganza. All you do is use “cougar 40″ in the promo code when you register.
Read MoreGrow Your Own Drugs
The World Health Organisation estimates that in some African and Asian countries up to 80 percent of the population relies on plant-based medicine as the key form of healthcare, and actively promotes its use. Scientists estimate there are up to 50,000 potential medicinal plant species.
Read MoreDry Brushing Is a Feel-Good Way to Detox
he idea of detoxifying sounds good, given our toxin-filled environment. Great news: There’s an easy, safe, at-home way to clear toxins from the body—one that actually feels good and is inexpensive. It’s a technique known as dry brushing. There are many ways to detoxify the body through different organs, but using a dry brush to detoxify via the skin, the body’s biggest organ, has many benefits. What you need to know…
Read MoreEmmy® Award Winning Celebrity Makeup Artist – Melanie Mills
Listen to internet radio with The Ageless Sisters on Blog Talk Radio The Ageless Sisters would like to thank Melanie Mills for her candid backstage stories, making this a fun show. To hear Melanie’s advice on how-to look radiant at any age, please tune in. Emmy® Award-winning makeup artist Melanie Mills is one of Hollywood’s leading…
Read MoreWhat’s New in Beauty: Cosmoprof North America Wrap-Up
The beauty industry continues to thrive and, in fact, it’s been called “recession-proof.” According to beauty market research conducted by The NPD Group, Inc., a leading market research company, from January through May 2011, total prestige makeup sales increased by nine percent to $1.4 billion in U.S. department stores.
Read MoreClayton Shagal™ A Revolution in Anti-Aging Skin Care
Listen to internet radio with The Ageless Sisters on Blog Talk Radio The Ageless Sisters would like to thank Kathy Sales for taking time out of her day to chat with us. Kathy shared how she battled with eczema her whole life and tried just about everything to treat it. Tune in to listen to more…
Read MorePlan to Tan – Get a Spa-Worthy Glow at Home
Quick and easy instructions using the Bliss 360 degree nozzle tanning spray. The steps are 1) Exfoliate, 2) Make certain your skin is 100% dry, 3) Wear latex gloves 4) Use a 3” sponge brush to blend the product into skin in a buffing motion and 5) Moisturize daily to maintain the tan.
Read MoreFacial Exercise for a Younger Face
I admit that the idea of facial exercise to get rid of wrinkles, lines and the effects of gravity on my jaw line, neck and chin held a certain appeal to me. I know the results a person can get from regular exercise in the gym so it made sense that you should be able to do something similar with the muscles in the face.
Read MoreFacial Exercise and Weight Loss
When Jan was leaving college she vowed to lose the extra sixty pounds she had accumulated; it took a few years to get the hang of smaller portions, her weight yo-yoed up and down but finally, she accomplished her weight loss goal. The extra weight was gone but her face reminded her of a Shar Pei because there was loose skin not only on her face but down into her neck as well. At the age of 37 she seriously considered plastic surgery and in fact, had scheduled a face and neck lift the very day I met her.
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