It seems that everything we put inside and outside of our bodies has a harmful effect. Makeup and skincare ingredients are no exceptions. As a former sales director for a major direct sales skincare company, I often wondered how safe my products were and had concerns about the chemicals used to formulate them. As we grow older and are more prone to diseases like cancer, … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Repair Damaged Hair and Bring Back it’s Luster Over 50
Remember when your hair used to be soft, shiny, and bouncy like in a Miss Clairol commercial? But after decades of coloring, sitting in the sun, blow-drying, ratting, teasing, globs of Dippity Do, and suffering through menopause it's become dull, dry, and lifeless. Well, it doesn’t have to be like that. Here are 5 tips on how to repair damaged hair and give it a more youthful … [Read more...]
Trimdin Reversible Travel Jacket | Fashion Over 50
Do you love a great jacket? I do, especially if it's beautifully made and has a ton of style. But, what's even better is when it's reversible because it can be worn with different color palettes and is perfect when you travel. Trimdin gave me a fabulous reversible jacket to try on and it was just what I was looking for. My love of fine craftsmanship comes from my mother who … [Read more...]
eb5 Original 5 in 1 Facial Treatment: Review
EB5 is a skin care company that has been around for decades. Their Original 5 in 1 formula is anti-aging and made for mature skin. I tried their Intense Moisture Anti-Aging Facial Treatment. Wouldn't you love a facial treatment that makes your skin soft like a baby’s butt? Once you're over 50, that’s probably not going to happen, but a high-quality facial treatment will … [Read more...]
The Gnarly Indignities of Growing Older
Growing older isn't for sissies, that's for sure. Despite all the beauty creams and anti-aging regimes, we slather on our face, gnarly reminders on our skin make us realize we’re no longer the twenty-year-old cutie pie we once were. That’s not to say you can’t be “hot” when you are a senior . . . and I’m not referring to hot flashes. It's not always easy to feel … [Read more...]