My skin becomes dehydrated during the fall and winter months.  So I need to keep it hydrated and moisturized.  What I didn’t realize until I was recently treated to a conditioning True Facial at the Hotel Gansevoort’s Exhale Spa, was that I was contributing to my skin’s dry and flaky state by using a deep cleansing, drugstore astringent.
 

 
I’ve been using an astringent since I was an acne-prone teen, and always thought it was a necessary skin care step for cleansing your pores and getting rid of excess dirt before applying a moisturizer.  As I’ve become more beauty savvy, I discovered …read more

I’m determined to extend my summertime glow into fall.  So I’ve been testing a few new skin care products. Here’s a roundup of a toner, exfoliant, and peel that should keep my skin (and yours) looking vibrant into the holiday season:
 

Cygalle Healing Spa, an eco-friendly mobile spa popular with celebs including Rosario Dawson, has launched a new line of natural facial products for men and women made with certified ingredients like peppermint leaf, green tea, and lavender oil.  I’m fond of the refreshing Cranberry Anti-Oxidant Toner ($50), which contains nourishing organic cranberry juice and Vitamin C to gently refine, while …read more