I had the privilege of interviewing 98-year-old Elaine LaLanne. If you are a Baby Boomer, you will remember watching her and her husband Jack LaLanne on television for 34 years. He was one of America’s first fitness exercise gurus, and he always started his show doing jumping jacks. Elaine is still going strong at almost 100. Watch our delightful and super-inspiring … [Read more...]
Beauty Product Brands Made Exclusively for Women Over 50
Department stores, Amazon, online sites, and direct marketing companies offer cosmetic solutions for beauty problems by the thousands but what brands work best for older women? It’s hard to say. Each woman is an individual, so use whatever works best for you. However, several brands design skincare and makeup products exclusively for women over 50. They deal directly with … [Read more...]
No More Mascara: Why I’ve Given it Up Over 50
I have always had a love-hate relationship with mascara. I mostly hate it, to be perfectly honest. Of all my cosmetics, it’s the one thing I dread putting on. I was thrilled when Dior signed off on the no-mascara look and I plan to take advantage of it. Disclaimer: I will use mascara made for older women from time to time, especially for photos but only when needed. Watch … [Read more...]
Is the Anti-Aging Skincare Industry a Hoax?
As older women we get bombarded with skincare claims that promise to reduce the signs of aging and make our skin look younger and more vibrant. Aging is a natural occurrence. It’s difficult to stop, but women spend enormous amounts of money trying to halt it. The purpose of all the hype is to turn us into lifelong customers of creams, potions, serums, and devices. But it’s … [Read more...]
2025 Hair Care Trends for Women Over 50
During the COVID lockdown, my hair turned half gray and I faced what many women do as they age: "Should I keep coloring my hair or let it go natural?" I contemplated it for a while because getting my hair dyed is not something I enjoy. I am inept at doing it myself without destroying the bathroom. Sitting in a hair salon waiting for the dye to take is torture for me, but … [Read more...]
