Body Pump is a bar bell weight lifting program that works every major muscle group in 55 minutes. The instructor run class is built around repetition and form and the whole program is set to contemporary music. I have honestly not found anything better to tone, strengthen and burn calories quickly. The official program is … Read more
For most of us turning 50 brings lots of changes to our bodies. Many of which aren’t so great. As you age your body produces less collagen, your skin becomes drier, your hair thins, your heart rate slows and your bone density declines. By the time you’re in your 50s, you have more broken-down bone cells … Read more
The order of your skin regime is important as proper layering helps to minimize irritation and assists in locking in the helpful ingredients. DayTime Cleanser – The cleaning step in your facial regime is undoubtably one of the most important. Regular cleansing with the proper product is essential to keeping your skin looking radiant and healthy. … Read more
Squalane is an oil that can be derived from plants: amaranth, rice, wheat, olives and yeast (source). This vegan and potentially organic ingredient, not too be confused with squalene (derived from sharks), is quickly absorbed by the body. In fact, squalane is very safe for cosmetic use (even around the eyes) and deemed a 1 in … Read more
Unfortunately, society tends to focus on younger age groups but there are actually 34 million people over 50 in the USA. That is the single largest population group! This group is out there and living better, longer lives. Ironically, this powerful, wealthy, group is often not targeted by marketers and social media. Now that I am … Read more
I just had a reunion weekend with my college room mates, some of whom I hadn’t seen in 10 years and it was amazing! It got me thinking about friendship and its effect on us. First, I think it’s important to clarify what a real or true friendship is. In todays world of social media, … Read more
Designing a night time custom skincare regime is an important step to beautiful skin. There are so many services offering custom skin programs but the reality is that, unless you have extreme issues, you can design the perfect plan on your own. We recently published the details on how to build your daytime steps; in … Read more
Know your Skin Type Before you design the optimal skin regime, it’s critical that you define your skin type. We recommend a simple test which involves thoroughly cleaning your skin with a mild cleanser. Once you’ve done that, leave your skin to dry without any moisturizer of makeup. After waiting a minimum of 30 minutes … Read more
We have brought back one of the favorites for fall & winter; Vanilla Herb. Strengthen, Rejuvenate & Heal your skin. Our 100% organic, handcrafted & natural beauty oils are great for your face and body. An excellent treat for dry, aging or inflamed skin. We hand select the best natural ingredients to keep your skin … Read more
Skincare and more specifically organic skincare have become very popular recently. In recent surveys, facial skincare makes up 19% of the beauty industry as a whole. So why is skincare so hot? The no-makeup trend has helped to emphasize focus on beautiful skin and skincare. Some of the focus has to do with the desire … Read more