For two weeks after my chemical peel, my skin was super high maintenance. These are the products that helped to calm and heal my skin as well as show face in public.
The Products That Helped My Skin Heal After A Chemical Peel
I Tried A Chemical Peel to Lighten My Hyperpigmentation
Thanks to my on-going battle with hyperpigmentation, bi-yearly moderate peels have become part of my skincare regimen. I've been fighting hyperpigmentation since what seems like the beginning of time (or more truthfully, since I learned what the brown spots on my face were back when I worked at Cosmo). For me, it's 100% from the sun. While I used to bake in tanning beds when I was young (I was an idiot), as soon as I became an beauty editor (over a decade ago), I've been shunning the sun or at least slathering my skin in SPF and being diligent about reapplying. No matter how careful and mindful I am, the hyperpigmentation always comes back. Therefore, after the summertime, I always do a good peel as a jumpstart to a new skincare regimen with a focus on lightening.
NYC Based Express Beauty Services As Seen On NBC
One of my favorite things about working with New York Live is shooting field segments with Joelle Garguilo. She's full of positive energy, a real hustler and we just have the best time on set together. While we've shot many beauty segments together in the past, this was by far the most fun. I'm so grateful to be able to work with people who inspire me. Check out our latest featuring new express treatments in NYC.
Must Have: Exuviance Overnight Recovery Masque
Overnight masks are genius, because they take little to no effort. When I first received this Overnight Recovery Mask from Exuviance, I placed it in my "must try" basket in my bathroom along with about eight other face masks. (They're my favorite products to test!) Now, I use it once to twice per week and wake up with simply refreshed skin.
Permission to Pause in Order to Thrive
I feel extremely fortunate to have grown up during a time without the Internet and everything that comes with it. Remember before we were on AIM, before we had cell phones and before carefully crafting our MySpace profiles, things were a lot simpler. We actually had to wait by our phones if we were expecting a call, and I don't know about you, but I loved recording my voicemail with the help of Gwen Stefani. Back then, Cosmopolitan magazine was the authority for my friends and I and MTV music videos were the ultimate form of entertainment. It's amazing how much has changed in really, so little time.
Catch Me On Facebook Live for the Behind the Scenes Scoop
If you want to watch behind the scenes of beauty blogging and TV segment prep, tune into my Facebook Live segments every Sunday at 11:30am. There, I'll be unboxing the week's mailings and dishing on what I'm working on for the week to come. Unedited. No makeup. Just #werk. I'll also be doing Facebook Live's randomly with experts and brands to showcase new treatments, campaigns and products. Follow along to get pop-up notices when I go live!.
Fall Beauty Trends As Seen On NBC
You may have caught me live this morning discussing my favorite beauty trends for fall straight from the runways with Sara Gore and Jacquie Reed for NBC's New York Live, but incase you missed it, here's the scoop and product details are after the jump. Oh, and tomorrow I'll be on a new national show, DailyMail TV discussing a hot health topic. Be sure to tune in!
The Powerhouse Anti-Aging Ingredient to Add to Your Regimen
In my first column for AhaLife's The Good Guide, a reader asked, "What anti-aging ingredient should I be looking out for?" Immediately, one ingredient came to mind that topped all of the rest. I’ve been a beauty editor for over ten years now and watched as ingredient trends came and went, but there’s one anti-aging powerhouse that’s remained consistent: retinol. Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A that helps speed up cellular turnover in order to help even out discoloration, boost collagen, rid acne and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Beauty companies have been loyal to the ingredient by placing it in night creams for decades. Read the rest of my response here.
