fab skin

I have always been a pale girl. So pale, in fact, people made comments, often unkind.
After 20 something years in pursuit of the perfect tan (which I believe I had twice), and two pregnancies, my skin was ravaged with suns spots and hyper pigmentation. I am not alone. At my age, the thing that ages a woman most is not wrinkles, but uneven skin tone.
So some of my secret weapons:
First, exfoliate. This is as important as moisturizing and sun protection. The dead skin cells need help sloughing off and accumulation makes the skin look more uneven then it is. You also stimulate the cell turn over and reveal younger, smoother, more even skin tone. My secret weapon is Exfoliating Foaming facial cleanser by Suki. Included in the ingredients are sugar and lemon. Lemon helps fade sun spots. My skin always looks brilliant after I use it and it is safe to use when on a sunny vacation. As a matter of fact I don't leave home without it.
Second, and in the winter only, use a product designed for fading. This you need to be careful with as it makes skin photosensitive and is full of chemicals so use sparingly and rarely and always wear spf. Even in winter. I use Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector and it works well. For those who want milder results with nicer ingredients I suggest Caudile Vinoperfect Radiance Serum. It does not make skin photosensitive and has a nice smoothing and moisturizing effect. It is safe to use in the sun and helps with a better, more even tan. I can't use it, my skin rejects it, as it does most serums.
And last, always protect with an spf. I adore Keys. All natural developed to be safe for women with cancer. Moisturizing not greasy,with a radiant effect but wait a bit before applying makeup.

Clinique at the Bay, Sears and Sephora

 Suki online @ Smashing Cosmetica or at Whole Foods

@ Sephora

Keys on line

Let's get Fresh

Here is a couple of products I tried and loved,surprisingly (to me anyway, because I prefer all-natural products). These two little darlings are from the exquisite brand Fresh. Started in 1991 by Glazman and Roytberg team with a little soap, the brand has taken on a cult status using many natural products. I have always loved their fragrances, but have stayed away from the the skin products, because often they have additional ingredients I am not a fan of. But I caved and bought their Soy Face Cream and Fresh Sugar Blossom Hand Cream.

The face cream has a great creamy texture, pink tinge and a subtle fragrance. It immediately moisturizes, and over time firms and restores. My skin is going woot! It's hydrated and smooth. The price point is around $40.00.


The hand cream is a dream. It smells fabulous! At first I didn't like the smell, I thought it was too strong, and I was suspicious that it's hype might be in the scent alone. But after using it for several days I noticed the skin on my hands was smoother, firmer and more even toned. It's only drawback is the price. The smaller tube (I think it's one ounce) goes for around $25 @ Sephora and the larger size (about 3 ounces) is $50. I thought it was convenient to have the smaller size, but the cream goes fast and I find I have to buy again in two to three weeks. But that maybe its addictive quality--you will find yourself reapplying often just for the heavenly smell and great afterfeel.

You can get it @ www.sephora.com or www.fresh.com