Anti-aging

It's official. I'm annoyed with the magazine, Marie Claire. I just finished two utterly depressing articles in the May 2008 issue. One was about a 25-year-old who flies to LA and sleeps with a crush AND an engaged ex-boyfriend in one weekend then is subsequently crushed when her crush is non-committal (did her mama not tell her the cow and the...

At age 35, my skin has never looked better. It's dewy, clear and pretty flawless. I started using Retin-A this fall once the weather turned cooler. My goodness. I'm not stopping. Here's why...

How to Use Retinoids, Retin-A and Other Vitamin A Derivatives

A woman typically starts to develop lines around her eyes in her 30s. It's important to use eye creams that add moisture and volume to the delicate skin around the eyes. Look for eye creams with one of three ingredients: retinoids which stimulate cell growth, peptides which boost collagen production and antioxidants, which fix free radical...

Dermatologists swear by Vitamin A for reducing the visible signs of wrinkles. While I love my Retin-A, it is a prescription formula and not everyone can afford the hefty pricetag or the trip to Mexico to get it over-the-counter. These days, there are many great over-the-counter retinol products. I've done the research and found the ones that are...

People start developing crow's feet around the eyes in their 30s. I consider my own "laughing lines" and believe they are a sign of a good life but if you hate yours, there are ways to turn back time or at least conceal them.

See how Bare Escentuals bare Minerals Firming Eye Treatment fares in our review by Sue Costello, an About.com contributing writer and critic of all things organic and natural (her skin is sensitive to everything!).