A Skincare Regimen Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
You spend time choosing your food and clothing, why not your skincare? Like working out, it helps to know what your goals are, what you like/don’t like, and what may work best for you. Basic skincare is fairly, well, basic: Cleanser, Toner (not if your skin is already dry), Moisturizer, Sunscreen. But even a basic regimen improves significantly when you […]
Fall “Skin” Love In 4 Steps
As the leaves turn and fall, do your own shedding and renewal: Our post-summer skinfest begins with a royal residue-ridding to wash away summer’s big sweat soirée and flush out the greasy flotsam that strikes fear in every pore. In other words: here’s how to transition your skincare from summer to fall. Treat yourself to […]
How To Choose The Right Moisturizer
a) What are your skin concerns? b) Choose your moisturizer. Why moisturize? Moisturizer locks in water to keep your skin’s barrier layer strong and soft. Moisturizing creams can also be great vehicles for more active treatments. How to Choose: Simplest Selection: By Skin Type… The easiest way to choose a moisturizer is to go by […]
Eat Right, Exercise, Daily Skincare Regimen: Healthy Habits To Look & Feel Your Best
Commit to a Daily Skin Regimen Eating right & working out, there’s no other way to get the body you want…which already helps your skin look healthier and more vibrant. But for targeting problem areas and upping that glow, a daily skin care regimen is your best bet. A daily regimen is simply the best thing for your skin. […]
I “Dew”: Julie’s (Hypoallergenic!) Bridal Beauty Success Story
“Most bridal magazines say that wedding planning should include a skin regimen. My very first facial was at the VMV boutique in New York City. Holly, my VMV esthetician, was just amazing! I knew my skin was in great hands. After my 6-month wedding bliss facial package, I couldn’t be any happier! From experience, VMV […]
How To Choose The Right Toner
a) What are your skin concerns? b) Choose your toner. It’s that simple. What tends to be more complicated: figuring out if you need a toner at all, and choosing a toner if you’re pregnant. Do I need a toner? Toning removes deeper-seated grime (why you still see some gunk on your cotton ball after […]
How To Look Good? BE Good.
We all age. That’s just what living organisms do. But what more and more research is showing is that we can affect how we age — how quickly, how severely, how visibly. We know, for example, that even if you have diabetes in the family, improved nutrition, careful monitoring and daily exercising may keep you from developing […]