One of those products that sat in my medicine cabinet unused for a long time: witch hazel. I had it--because it's just one of those staple essentials you're supposed to keep stocked, like rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide, but it certainly wasn't getting much play. I'd whip ...read more
Oh, pregnancy... You are full of delights and surprises. Morning sickness, extreme exhaustion, aches, pains, and, oh yeah, the gift that keeps on giving: stretch marks. I was fortunate enough to ward off those not-so attractive lines in my first two pregnancies; and if I'm ...read more
My Monday mornings always start with a trip to Trader Joe's... With grocery list in hand, I roam the aisles stocking my cart with fresh fruits, veggies, snacks, and other must-haves for healthy, delicious meals (anyone else hooked on the frozen cauliflower gnocchi?!). Inevitably, ...read more
Pregnancy comes with all kinds of lifestyle changes, and, for me, one of the most daunting ones was skincare. Until I became pregnant, it hadn’t occurred to me that in order to keep the baby as safe as possible, I’d need to eliminate some of the ingredients I relied on in ...read more
Roses are red, violets are blue, self-love is important and good for you too! Happy Valentine's Day, friends! This week, I'm celebrating by showing myself some much-needed self-love and oft-neglected self care. That means I'm indulging in luxuriously long bubble baths, DIY spa ...read more
Baby, it's cold outside... and our skin is taking the heat! The plunging temps we’ve been experiencing on the east coast can be a prime trigger for itchy eczema flare-ups, which present as red, scaly patches on skin. The problem: water escapes while irritants sneak in. “People ...read more
I love fabulous lash falsies, mega mascara, bombshell red lipsticks, and Kardashian-worthy contouring kits as much as the next Momtrends gal. But the reality is: most days of the week, I'm happy if I can slather a bit of BB cream on my face before hitting the drop-off line or ...read more
When the temperature drops and winter's blustery, brutal blows, that's when dry, itchy skin flares up! A child's skin is particularly vulnerable and sensitive. Nearly 10 million children have eczema in the United States alone. And while the direct cause is not known, low temps, ...read more
It's true that beauty comes from within... But if you're a mom getting less than six hours of sleep each night, that shining beacon of beauty deep within your soul isn't going to cut it. You need help in the form of products: skin care essentials, makeup must-haves, and ...read more
We love it when a brand we revere teams up with an organization we respect. We’ve raved about the way our favorite Kiehl’s products makes our skin glow for years now. So when we learned that one of the leading names in skincare launched a partnership with Autism Speaks this ...read more
My son just finished his third full day of Kindergarten--so far, he's loving it... and you know what? Mama is too! For the first time in five years, he's out of the house from 8:30 till 2:30, and that gives me a giant chunk of time to crack down on my to-do list, knock out some ...read more
What is the first thing you notice about your skin? The first thing I always notice is my skin's texture. Looking at least a little bit younger is always this girl's primary skincare goal and if my skin is uneven, ruddy or riddled with fine lines, I'm not exactly achieving my ...read more
Have you ever tried a skincare product that wowed you? A product so knock-your-socks-off good that you weren't sure whether to shout it from the rooftop or keep it a secret?! Or maybe you've seen someone with great skin and wondered what they use? Today I'm sharing two skincare ...read more
How do you feel about your face? Are you comfortable in your own skin? Do you go makeup free with confidence. If these questions make you squirm a bit you might be wondering about ways to tap into the fountain of youth. Years ago I tried Botox for the first time. Now I'm coming ...read more
We’ve all heard the rules – apply sunscreen each and every day and reapply every two hours. But how many of us actually do reapply throughout the day? I am pretty good about putting on sunscreen every day in the morning and even using a foundation with sunscreen as an added ...read more
I love experimenting with new skincare and beauty products as much as the next gal. But with so many different brands and products on the market, there are seemingly endless options to choose from. What Mama has time to leisurely browse the aisles of Sephora, reading through ...read more
Have you tried dry brushing? While an ancient practice, this skincare ritual has gained popularity in recent years touting a wide range of benefits from smoother skin to moving toxins through the body. Here's how - and why - to dry brush. Dry brushing is exactly what it sounds ...read more
It's everyone's favorite dimpled friend! Well, maybe not favorite, but I do mean practically everyone. According to one source, 95% of ALL women get cellulite. And it usually starts showing up in your late 20s to 30s. That means with perhaps the exception of that 18-year-old ...read more
Redness in my skin has been a thorn in my side for some time now. I'm quite fair skinned, so any irritation immediately shows up as angry skin. Plus, while I don't have rosacea, I do have a lot of redness in my skin already, so any additional irritants just give my skin an even ...read more
If there is one beauty product that I'm happy to have discovered recently, it's facial oil. I've been using the basics like moisturizer, serum, eye cream and whatnot forever, it feels like, but I only added facial oil in the past few years. As soon as I applied it for the first ...read more
Winter isn't a thing to be dreaded. It's a season to take on its own terms. You can't bend and shape winter into summer. There's no need to run from it. There's no need to moan about it. There's a beauty and simplicity about winter. You're only given so many daylight hours, so ...read more
If there is anything I want more than a younger looking complexion, it's smooth skin. Actually, nice smooth skin DOES make you look younger, so there you go. Clearly I want it all. Haha! Luckily, getting smooth skin isn't out of your grasp. A ruddy complexion is one of the ...read more
Raise your hand if you like shopping for foundation? Me neither. I feel like I'm constantly on the search for the holy grail of perfect color, perfect consistency and perfect price. Add to the fact that fall can be a tricky time to search for foundation as skin transitions from ...read more
Fall is on the horizon here in NYC. While summer doesn’t technically end for another week (and we’re still rockin’ our matching warm-weather romps!), it’s become clear from the crispness in the early morning air and pumpkin-spice lattés at our corner Starbucks that autumn is ...read more