Earlier this month I got the chance to meet with a true pioneer, and it was awesome. I sat down for a chat with Harvard-trained dermatologist Dr. Loretta Ciraldo, who was one of the original researchers to study the effects of sun on the skin—waaaay back in the 1970’s when it first occurred to doctors […]
One of the most common questions I get asked on Instagram is how I edit my photos. And while there is no short answer—the truth is that although I have a general formula, each photo requires different tweaks depending on factors like lighting—I do start every edit with a preset designed for processing photos on […]
You guys, summer got real over the weekend. It was 114 degrees here in LA, our power went out meaning no A/C, and we spent Saturday night at a motel just so we could get some sleep! But even before this first big heat wave hit, I was starting to feel the effect of the hot, […]
I recently read an article about the dangers of over exfoliated skin. In it, dermatologists detailed patients who have irreparably harmed their complexions using harsh at-home scrubs and peels with too great a frequency. Oof! I myself have definitely been guilty of exfoliating a little too enthusiastically—flashback to that loofah on my face when I was 13—and […]
Whenever I’m in Europe, I can spot the Swedish travelers a mile away. For starters, they are the dictionary definition of ‘robust’ and put my schleppy tourist vibes to shame with their strapping athleticism and beaming good health. Oh, and they’re a stylish bunch—with the men all in slim trousers and the women in breezy, […]
When it comes to skincare I’ll try anything once—which is how I once ended up with my face dyed yellow after a failed DIY turmeric mask. Home spa fails aside, I love experimenting with the many new beauty releases that cross my desk, and the latest natural skincare offerings are especially good for getting your […]
When it comes to taking care of myself, both inside and out, I sometimes get really overwhelmed. Every day it seems like a new study or warning comes out about ingredients we should be avoiding. It’s hard enough keeping my diet clean, but then I add skincare into the mix and I can barely keep track of all […]
Maybe it’s that I’m three weeks out from my wedding, or maybe it’s because I’m about to hit the leeward side of my 30’s. Whatever the reason, I’m lately a fiend for all things skincare related! I bought a huge white visor to keep in the car for when I’m in the car (which is like, […]
The ramp-up to the holidays is real, you guys. It’s not even Halloween yet I’m already talking with family, friends, and colleagues about our Thanksgiving and Christmas plans. I’m determined this year to keep things as sweet and simple as possible, and I’m laying the foundation for a stress-free season with a renewed commitment to my minimalist […]
When I was a kid I loved to play in the mud. Buried deep in the family photo archives are pictures of me covered head to toe in thick red Georgia clay, the only part of me visible the huge toothy grin that expressed my utter joy to be rolling in the dirt. Though it’s been […]