skin care

Photo courtesy of Peter Ellison

Tropical Beauty Secrets

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
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Photo Courtesy of Thibiant Beverly Hills

Thibiant Beverly Hills

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
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Protect your hands from the harsh summer elements to keep them young looking. (Photo courtesy Nailene)

Summer Hand Care Tips

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
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