The emotional and physical pain of losing a breast And it was my good one too. Healing from the first surgery of the removal of my breast was an experience I wish on no one, but it was the emotional and psychological toll that I continue to process even still today. A drain was inserted into the missing tissue in order to drain fluid. The fluid exits through a flexible tube that deposits into a vessel. The vessel then needs to be emptied and cleaned. Further, the bandages n

Navigating the world of beauty can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re ready to reset your routine and embrace a new chapter in life. As you move through changes and challenges, understanding the language of beauty empowers you to make choices that truly enhance your natural radiance. This comprehensive beauty glossary is designed to guide you through essential terms and concepts, helping you build a self-care routine that uplifts and inspires confidence every day.

Resetting your beauty routine after 40 can feel overwhelming. You might be facing new skin challenges, changing textures, or simply craving a fresh start that reflects your evolving self. Understanding the language of beauty is the first step to reclaiming your confidence and embracing a routine that truly works for you. This essential "beauty dictionary" will guide you through key terms, empowering you to make informed choices and revitalize your self-care with ease.

The journey I was about to embark on was like standing at the base of a mountain and searching for a view of the peak.

Being diagnosed with cancer immediately halts everything in life. It's the stop sign you never saw coming, the red light in the middle of busy roadway. What on earth?!", your mind questions and simultaneously tries to find answers. "But I've been so good!" Trying to find the why and the how is a natural tendency in order for the brain to cope with the present. The truth at the heart of it was, I was not taking care of myself. I thought taking care of myself meant soaking in

My journey through breast cancer ( part 1) As a young teen, I only wanted one thing.. not a car or a driver's license...breasts. Just as Molly Ringwald's character in "Sixteen Candles", I too waited for the day I'd wake up on my 16th birthday magically transformed. Alas, I was a petite stick figure feeling as hopeless as "Sam", the central character in the movie. Unfortunately, that feeling never ceased and it seemed that a shadow of awkwardness followed me into adulthood. A

Like many, many people out there, I share selfies on social media quite often. While I really do try to share an image that is...

I was living in San Antonio when my four-year marriage crumbled, and in turn, I did too. Those four years were some of the saddest, loneliest, and most difficult times I had gone through. In the beginning, our marriage, was full of love and great times. Eventually, once the honeymoon stage ended, a life of routine and endless sleepless nights proceeded. The marriage began to deteriorate quickly. Few want to admit that they are headed into deep waters in their relationship,

Throughout my career I have had the pleasure of meeting so many women by helping them with their beauty questions and challenges. Through all those consultations, it is their stories that have stuck with me through out the years. When I look back at my career, I don’t remember the sales and spreadsheets, instead I remember the numerous women that trusted me with their skin concerns AND the personal challenges they may had been facing on the inside. Before I became a makeup

Thousands of women go thru infertility, endometriosis and hysterectomies every year. There stories are so often unheard. I wanted to share my story here as a way to offer a dialogue to those many, many women who struggle with infertility. Here is my story.... When I had my son at age 38, I had post-partum depression and didn't know it. It took me a couple years to figure out that my anxiety stemmed from post-partum depression. The thought of adding a second child to our trio

It all started with a small breakout on the tip of my nose. I had been treating it with Mario Badescu's Drying Lotion and had expected for it to disappear in a few days. I often get breakouts around my nose because the nose area tends to be the most delicate for rosacea sufferers. Now I should know better than to wear a full face of makeup while wearing a mask that covered half of it. Not to mention, the constant rubbing against my breakout on my nose was continuing to irrita

As a makeup artist for nearly twenty years I have seen trends come and go, innovation in skin care technology advance, but nothing has taken over as the honest conversation happening now regarding what is in the countless pretty bottles of makeup and skin care.

Raise your hands if you wash your face in the shower and feel the hot steamy water run down your face? Do you have your hand up? I do. This habit should stop now. Although it's one of the most relaxing habits to end your day, the truth is the steamy hot water is also killing every water molecule in and on your skin. You're left with dry, irritated and possibly red and flakey skin that is difficult to moisturize. So, in case you are wondering why your skin can't absorb enoug