Experts Weigh In A recently-released report indicates that the chemical Oxybenzone, which is used in a significant number of sunscreens worldwide, is putting the coral reefs of the world’s oceans in serious jeopardy. Now, unless important or integral to a post, we don’t generally bog down our blog with an excess of statistics or mostly … Read more
Skin Protection Maintaining proper skin care is, of course, essential throughout all seasons. However, a change in routines and treatments when the leaves turn orange and the corn mazes whither will help keep your skin looking and feeling great once Old Man Autumn comes a-knockin’. Recently, Elle Magazine published a half-dozen tips to help get … Read more
As October rolls around in the east and north, the weather gets both colder and bolder. And the athletes among us Yankees start to shift some of our athletic activities indoors. However that doesn’t mean every outdoor sport gets mothballed for the season up here. We hearty folk will frolic outside till long after the … Read more
Cyber Influences can be really good or they can be really bad. One of the many reasons why I have a hard time with the power of social media is due to some of the nasty exchanges I’ve seen in both the Fashion/Beauty and Skin Cancer communities. Back in 2010 as social media grew, it … Read more
Beauty, Skincare and Sun Protection We’ve finally fallen in love with the Asian influences in skincare routines that have become all the rage in the U.S.; but better late than never! If you’re not already familiar with the beauty resulting from Asian skincare techniques, let me explain. Koreans, in particular, have a daily skincare regimen … Read more
Tattoo You: Isn’t Just a Song. It’s a Lifestyle Tattoo You – No, this post’s title isn’t in reference to The Rolling Stones 1981 hit album of the same name; it’s just a succinct way to let you know what today’s topic is. Actually, what we’d like to talk to you about is how tattoos … Read more
NYFW Best and Worst It’s fall fashion week again – our favorite time of the year. The air is crisper, the pumpkin flavor has emerged in just about everything you can find on the shelves. I wish I saw the color “pumpkin” more on the runways as well but, you have to realize Fashion Week … Read more