In “Sex and the City 2,” three members of the iconic quartet of die-hard female friends have fallen into an all too common rut of marriage, kids and career mayhem. But at 52, Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall), the irrepressible publicist with a ravenous sexual appetite, has plunged into the scorching flames of menopause.
When the hormonal creams and pills that subdue her hot flashes are seized at the airport, Samantha makes due by ingesting loads of yams and using the mashed vegetable as a facial mask. Read more »
When my mother gently took me aside, handed me a bottle of anti-wrinkle cream and whispered the encouraging words, “Darling, I really think you need to start using this,” I was devastated. Was I really THAT old? I’d noticed a few lines ... some annoying wrinkles HAD magically appeared out of nowhere, but, come on! REALLY? Fact is, mother knows best, setting me on a preventative skin care path that many don’t even think about until later in life. Read more »
Many women see their anti-aging skin regimens as a “to do” list that spans decades. First it’s moisturizers. Serums, botox and fillers often become add-ons. The final step, and carefully considered decision, in the cycle is often plastic surgery. But some women are bypassing the surgical knife for less invasive metal devices – acupuncturists’ needles. Read more »
Spring cleaning may not be in store for our houses (yuck), but is definitely in order for our skin (yay!). “Without a good cleansing routine, you can develop blocked pores, breakouts, a dull complexion and even irritant related skin rashes such as eczema and atopic dermatitis,” says Naila Malik, MD, a Southlake, Texas-based dermatologist. Read more »
