I’m sure your asking yourself, why is a beauty blogger writing about the fourth of July? For me, that’s easy – because beauty at Amalie is more than how you look, it’s about character, your soul, how you live your life and how you connect to the world about you. I typically stray away from … Read more
With most schools choosing to do online study and those who can continuing to work from home it feels like Fall is going to be much like Spring relative to COVID-19. There are even rumblings across the globe for a possible complete shut down. Much like stocking up on the food and cleaning items you … Read more
Hot weather actually changes your skin. The heat can lead to water loss and dehydration which in turn can cause skin to feel irritated, red and dry. Along with the heat you need to be aware of sun damage and protection. On the bright side, summer heat also tends to mean more sweat, more oil … Read more
Most women these days aspire to look beautiful. They spend small fortunes on expensive beauty products, they visit spa centers, they wax and pluck and dye everything and make sure that their clothes fit them perfectly. However, although looking your best can lift your spirits up every now and then, it won’t always help you … Read more
It’s finally summertime and it seems like we are all getting a double dose of heat and sun. Coming out of isolation and into the outdoors can be tricky for your skin. With record breaking heat and bright sunshine we are also likely dealing with sunburn. It goes without saying, the goal would be not … Read more
In these uncertain times it’s hard to even imagine what the future might look like but we should try to plan for it. The Corona virus is leading our actions right now and until there is wider testing and/or a vaccine our “new normal” is bound to be dramatically different. In fact, it’s likely that … Read more
Let’s face it, Mom’s rule! They are and always have been one of the most important people in most people’s lives. They bring us into the world, nurture, teach, support and love us in a way that only Moms can. This Mother’s Day is tough for many of us because we can’t be together But … Read more
Skin irritation of any sort is no fun but eczema is in a league of its own. It’s estimated that over 35 million American’s have eczema – that’s about 1-3% of adults, and 10-20% of children. Over 70% of the cases start in children younger than 5 years old, and over half of the infants … Read more
I went to do my weekly grocery trip today and the store was in panic mode. No parking, empty shelves, long lines and a sense of desperation. I have lived through tornadoes, floods and hurricanes and I would have to say that the hysteria I experienced in the grocery store is of that caliber. There … Read more
For many of us we are on our third week of sheltering in place and we are likely experiencing a long list of new feelings. If you happen to live alone you may be struggling with loneliness. There is no doubt that isolation is challenging but there is a big difference between being alone and … Read more