Coconut, Candlenut and Tamanu Oil Exotic oils from far-flung tropical locales have become increasingly popular ingredients in skin care products. Of these, the best known is coconut oil, which seems to be enjoying its moment as “miracle oil” du jour — touted for its Read More

Exfoliation: The Answer to Healthy Skin Cosmetic companies are always preaching the importance of exfoliation, and indeed it is. When you exfoliate your skin, you are removing dead skin cells. Removing dead skin is essential for healthy skin. Since there are many skin types, the Read More

Hollywood’s Best Kept Secret Revealed Last weekend I spent a busy, yet comfortably recumbent afternoon uncovering “Hollywood’s best kept secret,” which involved a visit to the newly opened Fairfax location of Thibiant Beverly Hills, the renowned skin care institute. In 1972 Read More

Fall Looks to Try Now It’s the middle of summer and there’s no better time to start studying the hottest beauty trends for fall. Although I can’t wait to review the best new nail colors and share my tips for achieving fabulous autumnal eyes and lips, I noticed that there are fall Read More

Summer Perfume Guide: Niche Fragrances – It’s once again the time of year when the sweltering heat and high humidity are constant reminders that Washington, D.C., was built on a swamp. You might also find that the rich, spicy scents that enveloped you so cozily all winter Read More

Fabulous Hands All Summer The summer solstice has come and summer’s long days are finally here. For yours truly that means it’s time to don the sun gloves and follow a summer hand care routine religiously. During the winter we all protect our hands from the cold with gloves, but Read More