Written By Lesley Downey This time of the year, I feel like my skin is one size too small—not only does my face look its most pasty in February, but it also is the most uncomfortable. Here are my winter tricks—try one or all of them depending on how dry your skin feels. …
Beauty
Beauty Report: Editor Approved Clean Beauty Brand True Botanicals
True Botanicals is a natural, non-toxic line of skincare that is perfect for everyone—no matter your skin concerns. This beautiful line began with friends Hilary Peterson and Christina Mace-Turner’s dismay over the rampant toxins in and non-regulation of conventional beauty products; the two envisioned a luxurious and turbocharged skincare line that didn’t compromise health. The result, incredibly nourishing, super-concentrated bio-active formulas that include luscious shampoos and conditioners, …
Beauty Report: Favorites for Fall
Written by Lesley Holland Downey What I’m loving right now is anything that makes my life easier and my routine a little more efficient. A dry shampoo that adds volume and resurrects a blow dry after a few days; a wave-enhancing spray that smells just as good as a designer fragrance; a CC cream that has SPF and enough coverage to mitigate darkness around your eyes; a favorite eye shadow stick that stays put all day. Here are the products in heavy rotation in my fall beauty routine. …
Toxic Beauty
WRITTEN BY Nancy Palermo Lietz, MD Putting on makeup shouldn’t be like playing with matches. The average woman may place 15–20 beauty products on herself, exposing her body to up to 170 different ingredients daily. Recent studies suggest we may acquire more toxins through skin absorption and inhalation than through the food we eat. This raises new interest in many beauty care products known to contain potential toxic and carcinogenic chemicals. …