What is the best injectable filler? This is a question I’m asked nearly every day. The answer is: It’s not that simple. Twenty years ago we had one injectable filler: collagen. Today we have a plethora of fillers, all with their own specific properties that make each one great for a certain part of the […]
DIY skin care? You bet! There are quite a few simple ways to take care of your skin using the ingredients you likely already have at home in your pantry or fridge. Here are a handful of some that are included in my book The Age Fix! Alpha-Hydroxy Acid Facemask 3 Tbsp orange juice 3 Tbsp […]
It’s definitely cooling down outside in Michigan! Colder months can wreak havoc on our skin, causing dryness, flakiness, and fine lines that make us look older than we’d like to admit. Although applying the right natural skin care products can help keep our skin looking fresh, the foods we eat can also have a profound […]
If you know me, you know I am open to holistic and alternative medicine. But there are a lot of holistic trends that I am not on board with. Here are a few that I believe you should stay away from! IV Vitamin Infusions – I know this will be an unpopular opinion with a lot […]
Botox injections are the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world. While I’m sure you know that Botox is great for smoothing wrinkles, you might not know that it can do a WHOLE lot more. Here are some other fascinating things Botox can do: 1. Narrow a wide jaw – This treatment originated in Asia and […]
Last week, my family said goodbye to my sweet Bella. We adopted Bella just over five years ago, when she was eight. Bella’s owner was desperately looking for someone to adopt her, as Bella had an unknown illness which her owner was unable to care for. We fell in love with her the first time […]
It happens – we’re so busy we forget to wear sunscreen or re-apply it throughout the day, and our skin becomes sunburned. Although sunburns come with many different qualities – stinging, itching, dryness, flaking, burning – typically we want relief from it all as fast as possible. Instead of reaching for medications or creams filled […]
I hope it’s hot and sunny where you are! With the onset of summer comes the use of certain products that can be hazardous to your health. With this in mind, I’ve compiled some simple healthy alternatives to toxic summer products which I think you might appreciate. 1. Instead of using Raid to repel flies […]
What two skin care products should everyone own and use? If you’re sick of buying creams and potions that just don’t seem to work, or don’t have time to do multiple skin care steps each day, then I have the answer for you. Here are the two must-haves in everyone’s skin care arsenal! Vitamin C – […]
Let’s talk about exercise! While exercise is important to fit into your life in general, it’s more important as you age because muscle mass and balance are diminished as you get older. However, there are many great options for you to increase your strength, improve your balance, and stay in shape at any age. Here […]
