I’m Seeing Spots – Sun Spots On My Hands!
Along with developing a turkey neck, I am seeing other signs of aging as well. Yuck! That is not what I wanted. Thankfully clothes cover most of my, ahem, areas of concern, but hands are always...
View ArticleJane Iredale’s PurePressed Base SPF 20
You may have heard of Jane Iredale – the skin care makeup and wondered what all the fuss was about. The line is both pharmaceutically pure and beautiful, as well as being easy to use. The pressed...
View ArticleMay is skin cancer awareness month!
When I was a kid and teenager growing up in Western Washington, any time it was sunny and 70 degrees or more, I was out soaking it up! If you missed out, it could be another month before you saw the...
View ArticleSpot Remover for the Hands
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about having my hands treated with IPL for brown spots. I have gotten to the phase where the spots that darkened up have sloughed off, and things are looking good! Upon...
View ArticleGlamour for Glampers and Other Girls on the Go
We are camping again! I brought my makeup and my husband brought four pairs of shoes, so maybe we actually are glamping! This time we are at Wallowa Lake in Joseph, Oregon. So pretty! Mountains,...
View ArticleSkinMedica’s TNS Essential Serum – the beauty BOMB!
Alrighty, so I’ve been avoiding purchasing SkinMedica’s TNS Essential Serum for a long time now because, well, it’s expensive! But after traveling recently from Kennewick to Tacoma to visit my...
View ArticleIn Anticipation and Dread of Fall – Easy Makeup & Beauty Change-ups
It seems to me that just as I start relaxing into summer it’s suddenly time to consider fall fashion and makeup trends. I feel both apprehension and anticipation at once. Back to school butterflies...
View ArticleSeptember is for Sun Damage Control @ Laser Hair & Skin Center!
Which side of the picture do you want to be on? The before or the after?!! September is a great time for us in the PNW to begin our sun damage control. We have put together a special package...
View ArticleMicrodermabrasion, Still a Favorite
As an esthetician, taking care of my own skin is important to me. I use pharmaceutical-quality products at home (because I know they are effective and give the most bang for the buck), such as iS...
View ArticleGimme Shelter – sun protection in a snap!
Need easy, effective sun protection? Think Iredale Mineral Cosmetics , they offer more than just makeup! Powder-Me SPF 30 ($45.50) is a dry, pure SPF offered in translucent and tan. With titanium...
View ArticleThe Best Estheticians in the Tacoma Area
Esthetician is a funny word. Not everyone knows what it means, but most people want one once they find out what it is! Esthetics is a division of cosmetology, with the focus being on the health and...
View ArticleTrue Beauty
Sometimes it takes a true friend to come alongside you and pick you up, help dust you off, and remind you of… who you are! The most wonderful thing about love and friendship is when someone helps you...
View ArticleMicroneedling + Peel + Lip Color
When you get to be of a certain age (oh, use your imagination!), it can be a challenge keeping your skin looking youthful. There are a few maddening individuals who maintain a fresh complexion despite...
View ArticleChange Can Be Painful But Worth It
This morning a dear friend expressed some valid concerns about LipSense making her lips dry. It reminded me that change can be annoying, painful, and even scary. However if we hang in there some of...
View ArticleDiet and the Acne Beast
Our skin is our largest organ and is a reflection of what’s going on inside. Yes, some people are blessed with phenomenal genes (we don’t have to like those people) ha! Seriously, though, consider...
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