Skin Reading Blog

I’m so excited to finally share what I believe is the hands-down easiest way to get gorgeously glowing, super smooth, even-toned skin at home – and in only 15 minutes. The new Age-Fighting, Deep Cleansing Facial Kit from Bioelements is the first of its kind. I took inspiration from our very own Bioelements skin care [...]

Here’s a vocabulary lesson for you: “wattle.” It’s the wrinkly skin that hangs down from the neck of certain animals – like turkeys. I’ve been thinking about wattles lately, probably because it’s that Turkey time of year. And also because the neck is an area on women that shows signs of age prematurely: wrinkles, deep [...]

Cute freckles… Striking beauty marks… Some are iconic (think Cindy Crawford), some make you stand out in a crowd (think Julianne Moore). But how do you know when these marks on our skin are actually the sign of something more serious?

I just got back from a few wonderful days in New York City. Central Park is always a great visit, but I have a feeling that this time of year it brings out the worst in people – I’m talking about allergies. The fresh-cut grass, the weeds and pollen of spring affects the respiratory system [...]

It’s finally here. Over a year in the making – after months of development, searching for just the right ingredients, and ensuring the formulation was absolutely perfect – I’m thrilled to announce that our new Advanced VitaMineral C Complex has arrived, and I could not be happier with the final product. We’ve been saying that [...]

After years in the skin care industry – creating products, developing treatments, and educating professionals from coast to coast, I’ve heard my fair share of skin care myths, lies, and old wives tales. So, I figured it’s time to bust the myths, correct the lies, and shed light on the some of crazy things I’ve [...]

Everyone has a lucky number. Mine is 8. But in the world of SkinReading(R), there are two unlucky numbers – 1 and 11. One catch: these numbers are only unlucky if they are etched between your eyebrows on the bridge of your nose. They’re commonly called frown lines (or frown line if you only have [...]

Watching yet another heartbreaking news story on the gulf oil spill, I couldn’t help but notice that many of the TV correspondents had sunburns. It reminded me that even in this age of enlightenment about sun exposure, people make common mistakes that have devastating effects on their skin. “It’s a high SPF. I don’t need [...]

My new favorite reality show is Kell on Earth which airs on Bravo. This series would make a ditch digger feel like they have the easiest job in the world. The belabored employees at Peoples Revolution PR firm work a minimum of 5 days a week with hours that go from 9:00 am to at [...]

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say “I always put on my sunscreen when I play golf” (I live in Palm Springs where there are 80+ golf courses) or “I always wear sunscreen in the summer.” Each time I am amazed that in this day and age, with all of the [...]