In an unguarded moment 10 years ago, a curmudgeonly editor at the San Antonio Express-News admitted he had exfoliated with his wife. He embodied the machismo for which men in the Lone Star State are known, and cleansing pores is hardly something you'd visualize...
From the Grind to Glamour: Surviving holiday festivities beautifully
Tis the season for family and friends, shopping and wrapping, cooking and, yes, eating, and all the other activities that fill up the months of November and December. There will be kids' school programs, church functions, volunteer activities, office parties,...
Skin That Looks as Young as You Feel
You slather on sunscreen religiously. The only tan you ever have is out of a bottle. You drink enough water to hydrate the Chihuahuan Desert. You don't smoke; you drink alcohol only occasionally. You exercise and stay fit. In fact, you don't feel your age at all —...
Best Face Forward: Don’t let acne ruin your looks
It just isn't fair!" says Linda, an attractive professional woman in her mid-40s."Look, I can accept the wrinkles or the acne, but not both!" Sound familiar? You're not alone. Acne is the most common skin disease in this country. According to the National Institute of...
Aromatherapy: Grandmother, spas, and herbal medicine come together
When I was a kid, my grandmother had a home remedy for just about everything. Some of them were less than appealing – like cabbage water to clear up blemished skin. But others were comforting and effective. Vicks® Vaporub (a commercial concoction featuring menthol and...
Sensational Scents: Aromatherapy Brings the Spa Home
Do you love the scent of fresh flowers? Does the smell of pumpkin pie bring back a rush of memories from childhood holidays? Have you ever been somewhere and caught the scent of something that you immediately associated with a place or event from your past? If you...