Today was the first really cold day of the season, and – of course – it was also a day I had to wake up pre-dawn for a series of early morning meetings.
So, there I was, bundled up, clutching my coffee for dear-warmth, when I realized, the time had come. Winter has arrived, and it’s time to get ready – and do our best to stay beautiful.
According to Dr. Howard Sobel, New York City dermatologist and dermatologic cosmetic surgeon, there are indeed really specific ways to care for our skin as the weather gets colder.
During the colder months, everybody’s skin …read more

It amazes me how many women will buy new shoes and clothes as the seasons change, but don’t’ even consider changing their face palette.
According to celebrity makeup artist Douglas Otera, some of the hottest fall colors for us to consider adding to our cosmetics box are dusky purples, blues and deep plums.
Douglas says a way to do this is to experiment with a dark purple or sapphire eye paired with nude, matte lip, or a wine-dark lipstick. To finish the look add just a slash of eyeliner and mascara!
“I will say this season it’s all about clean! A clean and …read more

For the longest time, I lived under the illusion that cleansing and using a good moisturizer was all my skin needed to look good.
As I grew closer to 30, I realized that was very far from the truth.
Exfoliation is very important. “When you have a layer of thick dead cells, also known as the stratum corneum, what ever you put on in the way of creams and serums has a difficult time penetrating,” says Denise Debois, owner of Complexions Spa For Beauty & Wellness in Albany, NY.
Denise ecommends using a gentle alpha hydroxy acid like lactic acid to gently loosen …read more

Most people may not realize that SPF is just as important in the winter months as it is in the summer months. Anytime your skin is exposed to the sun (hot or cold) you are at risk for sun damage.
But who wants to slather on tropical scented sunscreen before they put on their snow boots? Not me! So, I put together the following winter SPF fixes for the three areas that are most exposed during the winter months – face, hands and lips.
Here are some winterizing ways to get your SPF during the cold winter …read more