new study: is sun screen not enough?

 Not long ago, I developed skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma, the most common form) from years (decades?) of worshipping the sun at Coney Island and Jones Beach. Back then, simply basking wasn’t enough for me. To make sure my fair skin got the maximum number of rays, I slathered on baby oil mixed with iodine, … Continue Reading

defend your skin–inside & out

THE BATTLE TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN BEGINS NOW (and get money-saving coupons to help!) Recently, I got together with a few girlfriends to talk about our skin. NOT THE SKIN ON OUR FACES. THE SKIN ON OUR BODIES.  We were all pretty freaked out about how dry, thin, weak and easily bruised — especially arms and … Continue Reading

get your skin ‘summer ready’!

One of the best things about summer is we get to shed that heavy clothing and bare a little more skin! But is yours ready for show time? The first thing you want to do is start doing your daily push-ups! They’re one of the best ways to get your arms in shape. Then, get … Continue Reading