That is the question.....   Chemical peels are one of the most popular treatments that are sought after today.  But they can sound scary, especially when you realize that acids are being used to exfoliate the skin.  So why do people use them? Are they beneficial for everyone?  To help with those who may have some doubts and questions about peels, I will explain why chemical peeling is not only safe, but the ...

I'm sure you are aware of how you feel about your skin.  But have you ever wondered what your skin thought about you?  If your skin could speak, would it have good things to say?  Would it say it was being appreciated or would it say it's been mistreated? I have always struggled with my skin.  Acne has plagued me since childhood and I recently had another flare up in december this past year.  My typical rou ...

This year, my resolutions are different than most people's, but here they are; 1. I want to eat less cookies and more vegetables. 2. I plan on letting all my imperfections hang out. (Well, at least worrying less about what I look like, and focusing on making others feel good about themselves!) 3. I am going to exercise just for the enjoyment of physical activity, not to be the perfect size or shape. 4.  I a ...

For dry skin, that is!  Can you tell?  Chapped lips, dry elbows and knees, and cracked heels seem to be just part of the winter season.  Whether you have oily, combination, or dry skin, winter takes a toll on any skin type.  Dry skin starts with the change of the season due to; less humidity in the air, turning on indoor heat, and the exposure to the cold wind that seem to suck the hydration right out of us ...

The dry season is here! Dry skin season that is!  Can you feel it?  Is your skin a little more tight, itchy, and dry? Here are some tips for this season that will help your skin from the inside out: 1. Eat more fish! Especially Salmon, high in fatty acids that help hold moisture in your skin! (You can also add fish oil supplements to your daily regimen.) 2. Apply an oil before you shower! I know it sounds c ...

When I started Beauty Revolution for young girls, I wanted to help them redefine beauty for themselves. So I ask them to name some of the most beautiful women they know, and they begin to name models or pop stars like Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, or Angelina Jolie.  But then I ask them about real women in their lives that they actually know and see, and they start naming their friends, their moms, and other ...

1. Have a good skincare routine.  Wash your face every morning and night with a cleanser that's made for your skin type.  Use a balanced toner or witch hazel after cleansing and moisturize as needed. 2. Use SPF every day, several times a day when outside playing or at the beach.  The sun's damaging rays account for 80% of aging and can cause dark scaring were blemishes are exposed.  And the worst kind of "s ...

The skin needs many nutrients to function properly, but Vitamin C plays a major role in the skin's health. In the body, Vitamin C is necessary for many functions in connective tissues, such as; bones, joints, gum/teeth, as well as the nervous system. In the skin, it affects two major functions. The first role it plays is in the lower living layer of the skin, the dermis.  There it converts enzymes to make p ...

In my profession, I see women that are seeking beauty and want help with their skin every day. Some are struggling with breakouts, some are worried about aging, and they aren't sure how to fix it. I, myself, have always struggled with acne and I can identify with their frustration and even the low-self esteem that accompanies imperfect skin. But what I cannot understand is when they think I can fix their sk ...

My daughter, who is 11 years old, told me the other day that she thought that I was the most beautiful woman she'd ever met. We were doing our daily rituals in the bathroom, primping and fixing our hair and, needless to say, I didn't feel so beautiful when she said that. But before I could say my usual detraction, "No, I'm not beautiful." or "Yeah, right, sure!", I actually had a revelation! I thought, in t ...