Skin Reading Blog

Have you ever wondered why we have such adorable names for the facial lines we dread? Is this some silly mind-word game to make us think that those crevices that creep into our complexions are actually likeable? For example, the cute-sounding marionette lines, which are actually deep, Howdy-Doodyish creases that go from our outer lips [...]

I just learned that 1.618 is the mathematical number for beauty. Not just facial beauty or body proportion beauty, but architecture, furniture, paintings and just about everything else. Who knew? For those reading this blog who studied mathematics extensively or for those art students deep into their passion, this isn’t news. But it was to [...]

Dry skin is one of the most misunderstood concepts in skin care. You may think that sounds ridiculous. Dry skin is dry skin, right? Well maybe it is…or maybe it isn’t. Is a plum a prune? I feel like I’m talking in circles here, so let me explain as best I can. Truly dry skin [...]

I once knew a woman who had terrible acne, but was concerned about a few small crinkles around her eyes. She totally lacked understanding of her skin and its concerns. Now, I realize that it’s very difficult to look into a mirror and be objective. We see what we see . . . right or [...]