Since we are big bakers in my family, our friends, family, and neighbors are used to receiving our baked goods for every occasion. My girls brought cookies, cakes, and pastry to every school event. Somewhere along the line, we started cooking up bath concoctions instead of consumable goodies, and everyone...

We are a nation obsessed with beauty. Our images of perfection come from models, celebrities and other iconic figures. People are constantly asking how the celebrities I work with stay so youthful and gorgeous. The secret is that maintaining true beauty -- most images we see in the press are...

Summer sun and fun can take a toll on skin, leaving it parched, congested and damaged. The stress of travel, changes in diet and routine, and prolonged exposure to air conditioning, sun and chemicals can wreak havoc on your skin. While sunscreen is great for protecting skin from harmful UV...

In addition to a pampering treat, facials are the key to healthy skin. To maintain a radiant healthy glow, you should try to fit in two facials per month (or one a week if you can make it happen). If you follow these simple tricks of the trade, you will...

You might have heard that sure, parabens and other chemicals in your skin care are bad if ingested, but they can't penetrate your skin so you don't have anything to worry about. The fact is, much of what we place on our skin is absorbed into our bloodstream....

"Paper or plastic?" This simple question at the checkout has left me paralyzed. Of course now that we can bring our own, the debate is over. However, it is just starting in the personal care/cosmetic industry. What should you avoid, what is toxic, how does it affect your health, the...

People can be obsessed over anything from shoes to cars. Most of us have something we collect, treasure, research, admire or lust after. My obsession is with skin. I take pleasure in finding ingredients in nature that enhance, repair, heal and protect it. I get giddy over things we have...

I have to admit, as much as I think it would be cooler to say that I don't like all the Hallmark holidays, I do. I like them because it gives us a chance to step back from our busy lives and take a moment to remember what's important. It...

Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of and concerned with toxic chemicals in personal care products. However, we don't only need to know what to avoid but also what to look for in order to get the best results for skin. We need equal information on what to look out for...

What's the big deal about skin? Every gust of wind, cough and blast from an exhaust pipe hits our skin first. Biologically, our skin is our first line of defense. Culturally, skin defines much of our standard for beauty. Bright, youthful skin signals healthy and vitality. And, like every part...