March 13, 2008

BODY by Sonya Dakar giveaway

As a porcelain-skinned young lady named Gwyneth Paltrow once said: "Sonya Dakar is the best facialist in the world. I don't really let anyone else do my facials except her."
Quite a recommendation, wouldn't you say? Especially from someone who has her pick of the world's facialists. And other dewy-skinned starlets seem to agree—Jessica Biel to Fergie and Megan Fox all swear by Dakar's approach.
In the beauty biz since 1971, Sonya Dakar runs a five-level skincare complex on the edge of Beverly Hills, offering high-end treatments like her green tea and diamond peels. Her product line, which offers around 150 creams and treatments, just launched its BODY by Sonya Dakar collection, a superior grade botanical-based skin care range infused with advanced anti-aging ingredients. “The same problems people have on their faces, they have on their bodies,” says Dakar. It features a Daily Wash, Triple Action Vita-foliant Omega Hydrator, Mineral Polish, Nourishing Body Oil and comes in two different scents: Verbena Cypress and Cara Cara.
Sonya Dakar has been kind enough to offer a pair of her BODY by Sonya Dakar kits (worth c. $250 each!) to gift to two Stylephile readers.
To win, leave a comment telling us about the best skincare secret anyone ever told you. (Don't forget to leave your email address in the comment.) Deadline is Wednesday March 19 at 5PM.

March 13, 2008 in BEAUTY | Permalink

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and the eyedropper works great on blackheads also esp after face steaming - it is basically the same technique as salon facials with cheaper tool melpostell@hotmail.com

Posted by Mel | Mar 19 2008 12:18PM

My best advice cam from my dermatologist when I was a teenager suffering from huge horrible acne. He knew that we all mess with and pop the zits despite instructions not to do so. He told me that the best way to get rid of the whiteheads without causing the scarring that pinching does is to use an eyedropper pressed down around the middle so the clog is forced into the dropper but the equal pressure around the zit reduces damage to the skin. He also told me to put salt on it to draw out all the liquid and minimize swelling. melpostell@hotmail.com

Posted by Mel | Mar 19 2008 12:14PM

I have very sensitive skin and crazy allergies and green tea bags have worked well for me when I have an allergic reaction to something or need to calm down blemished skin. Usually I use it for 15 minutes at night, and the next day my skin is completely better. chicdiva04@aol.com

Posted by chicdiva | Mar 18 2008 1:46PM

Do FACE YOGA! Whenever you apply lotion/cream to your face: massage it, fluff it, stroke it upward from the base of the neck to the top of the forehead. It's such fun - flirt with those wrinkles, frowns and furrowed brows. And if you knead your neck with your knuckles - yours will be age-proof!

Posted by francie-feslaw@aol.com | Mar 18 2008 1:36PM

My grandmother swore by Pond's cold cream, Dove soap, and just a quick pat of Cover Girl powder (the kind with Noxzema added). Her sisters were also big fans of Coty powders for both face and body. All these ladies had amazingly soft, smooth, porcelain skin - because their other "secret" was, of course, hardcore sunblock. Grandma never used anything less than 45, and while we now know those numbers are somewhat arbitrary, she had it right when she chose formulas with UVA blockers like titanium dioxide - those rays are the aging ones. dorsia830 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Posted by KK | Mar 18 2008 9:07AM

The best skincare advice I ever received was from my mother. My freshmen year of college I began to break out really badly, so she told me to always use witch hazel as an astringent- the best thing ever. And along the way I picked up a few other alternative tricks: step 1 - take your makeup off with baby wipes - step 2: wash your face with a good face wash and a little bit of baking soda as an exfoliater - step 3: apply witch hazel! - step 4: moisturize - step 5: drink lots of water - and step 6: live and love life! mjvaccari@gmail.com

Posted by MJV | Mar 17 2008 10:18AM

Back a couple of years ago I had a huge skin problem, no matter how much I moisturized my skin was extremely dry and peeling off. So I visited my dermatologist and learned that there's a difference between a lotion and a cream. A lotion is typically water based and a cream is typically oil based. So, even though I thought that I was moisturizing my skin the lotion that I was using was just making the situation worse! Every time I put it on, the water would evaporate and make my skin even dryer! Crazy but true. It was at that same appointment that I was introduced to Aquaphor, love that stuff!

Posted by MK | Mar 17 2008 6:21AM

Wash your face every night before going to bed and put on moisturizer.

Posted by Aisling | Mar 16 2008 7:25PM

Count your blessings,not your problems. Stay out of the sun,get 8 hours sleep everyday,and drink 8 glasses of water everyday. Use cucombers on your eyeslids and lemon juice on your face 30 minutes a day. soniqueimages@yahoo.com

Posted by Sonja | Mar 15 2008 1:17PM

Quit Smoking, Moisturize, Hydrate, Rest, Smile, Smile AND Smile ... lorisue@att.net

Posted by LoriSue | Mar 14 2008 2:55PM

Exercise and good nutrition is the key for having great skin! As you can see it is not a secret! ancientfutures2001@yahoo.com

Posted by Angela | Mar 14 2008 1:57PM

alright, alright!!! Now I know y'all are going to laugh, but the best God Damn "zit-dissapearing-magic-cream" is (drum roll please) NEOSPORIN! I swear by it! My Aunt Kappy...you know Aunt Kappy, we all have an AUNT KAPPY, you know that aunt who has Mary Kay parties and steals all the samples?...Anyway, my aunt kappy told me when i was a little girl "Honey When the world starts making you pretty, horrible things are going to start breaking you down! When you become a woman 3 things will happen to you: you'll start bleeding like an alien, men will look at your cheeks on your behind instead of the ones on your face, and when they do look at your cheeks on your face the worst thing possible will happen...you'll have red spots all over them" she then added "trust me". So she said whenever I see a red spot or a zit that just popped...NEO it! And I swear to you all, a dab before bed keeps the zits from getting a white head! try it

Posted by Aunt Kappy Says So | Mar 14 2008 11:49AM

The best thing for Skin care is: love, being in it- feeling it, sharing it, enjoying it-- makes your skin Glow! nikkiriverhilton@hotmail.com

Posted by Nikki | Mar 14 2008 9:16AM

ALWAYS take off makeup and clean your face before getting into bed at night and wear SUNSCREEN everyday--even in the winter.

Posted by olympicgirl | Mar 14 2008 8:04AM

I have 3 things I swear by. 1) Pepto Bismol facial--put a layer on, let it dry and rinse off. Instant glow! 2) Use Frownies at night. 3) When you're congested and have undereye circles, use a neti pot to clean your sinuses. It will reduce puffiness and dark circles. Also, take a spoon and put it in the freezer. Take it out after 5 minutes and press it on the dark circles. froggie_10019@hotmail.com

Posted by froggie10019 | Mar 14 2008 7:48AM

Best advice was to always remove your makeup at night. I didn't when I was younger, but then again, you think you know everything! I religiously remove my makeup every night, and depending on what's happening with my skin--dry, stressed, etc.--will determine what I use, but I won't go to bed without some kind of moisturizer. angelynn.cuthbertson@ssa.gov

Posted by AC | Mar 14 2008 6:28AM

Best advice: you can find the remedy in nature. My epidermis gave a whole new meaning to the phrase "bad skin." Through the first 16 years of my life, I had eczema over no less than 60% of my body. My parents and doctors tried every cream, medication, bathing regiment imaginable to sooth the constant itching, flaking and burning. I scratched to the point of drawing blood! We were all just hoping for minimal scarring in my adult life. On a trip back to Nigeria, my father sought the advice of my grandmother, as he'd grown up with similar skin problems. Unfortunately, I never memorized the names of the plants & herbs. Each night that summer, I took a warm bath, rubbed the affected areas raw with these fresh leaves and then coated my body with this paste made from water and the powder of the dried leaves of another plant. It was a painful process, but if you could see my skin now, it was more than worth it. Not so much as a dark spot remains! I was lucky and I've always taken care to moisturize and use sunscreen from that summer on. aibekwe28@yahoo.com

Posted by daku | Mar 13 2008 11:46PM

preparation H for under eyes shrinks the tissue, taking away the bags. it has saved me when i've had a late night and had to look more perky than i felt. lucypinetree@aol.com

Posted by Lucy | Mar 13 2008 11:28PM

Not everyone has the same skin. Find what works for you and be happy. Don't over wash!! brailehill@yahoo.com

Posted by Braile | Mar 13 2008 10:57PM

The best advice I got for keeping my face looking young is to CLEANSE (with a gentle face cleanser and facecloth/flannel for mild daily exfoliation), TONE (to tighten pores and purify/clarify complexion) and MOISTURIZE MORNING AND NIGHT (use a sunscreen-enriched moisturizer in the morning and a heavier cream at night). Now, I also use a make-up base that has sunscreen in it. The other great recommendation I got was to moisturize the rest of my body right out of the shower or bath with Johnson’s Baby Lotion; I use the one with Vitamin E and Aloe. I figure that if it’s safe for baby, it’s good for me. It’s very lightweight and goes on/absorbs easily. Best of all my skin smells baby fresh and feels baby soft. I get compliments on how soft my skin is all the time. :~) zestinlife AT gmail.com

Posted by Nicola | Mar 13 2008 9:40PM

nice things,i love them and i just Wow, Just remembered, I''ve heard people on a celebrity and millioniare dating site millionairechats.com talking about it. It''s so amazing.

Posted by lucy | Mar 13 2008 8:23PM

My great aunt used olive oil to keep her hands and feet soft. My grandma used good old Oil of Olay every morning and night and always told me to make sure to slather it on your neck! Oh and witch hazel works for pimples. My e-mail address is kyleejane@yahoo.com

Posted by Kj | Mar 13 2008 8:21PM

The best secret I ever got was to use a homemade mask of beaten egg whites -- it makes your skin absolutely glow. immaterial.girl.blog@gmail.com

Posted by HP | Mar 13 2008 7:09PM

While I like my skincare advice, my following of directions leaves something to be desired! My email is: Belindama@gmail.com

Posted by Belinda | Mar 13 2008 7:03PM

My favorite skincare advice is to stay hydrated, get lots of rest, stay out of the sun and there is no such thing as putting on too much lotion!!!

Posted by Belinda | Mar 13 2008 7:01PM

Always rinse face after perspiring so as not to have toxins congeal in your pores and potentially cause enlargement. Thanks! cb5@jmbm.com

Posted by cb5 | Mar 13 2008 6:50PM

love their other products - would love to try this. tholder55@hotmail.com

Posted by tholder55 | Mar 13 2008 6:12PM

Moisturize, sunscreen, sleep, and ALWAYS find time to laugh and be happy. pkondo@gmail.com

Posted by Puna | Mar 13 2008 5:20PM

Whoops! Forgot my email: lexilion@sbcglobal.net

Posted by Valerie | Mar 13 2008 4:57PM

The best skincare secret I received was from my mother when I was a teenager and just becoming interested in ""girlie" things and facials. She told me that whatever lotion, cream or moisturizer you apply to your face, also apply it to your neck. Sounds simple - but most people forget the neck area and they end up looking like a turkey! This great advice has worked for me - thanks Momma!

Posted by Valerie | Mar 13 2008 4:56PM

This has worked time after time.. steaming my face over a pot of boiling water by draping a towel over my face... It works to purge your pores and gives you a smooth finish. It also draws out any impurities (bumps, zits, cold sores...etc). After doing that apply face cream that has been stored in the fridge for a cooling/pore minimizing effect! Thanks to all the women who have given advice for reducing dark eye circles... I''ll have to try them all! Hello.Bekah@gmail.com

Posted by Rebeks | Mar 13 2008 4:43PM

MS 2WED = Moisturizer, Sunscreen and drink at least 2 liters of Water Every Day! oneilldoves@mac.com

Posted by Teresa ONeill | Mar 13 2008 4:32PM

It's a tie: "wear sunscreen" and "exfoliate." I just turned 30. I work at a university. Everyone here thinks I'm a freshman! I know genetics has a lot to do with it, but I know that sunscreen has helped. Keeping up with exfoliation helps to keep my skin glowing while it's getting fewer rays. Also sleep. Maybe it's a three-way tie... methesea9@hotmail.com

Posted by CH | Mar 13 2008 4:27PM

To use a mask of beaten egg whites with a touch of lemon juice. Its the perfect 10 minute treatment before going out on a Saturday night and makes my skin super smooth! esoom399@aol.com

Posted by Crissy | Mar 13 2008 4:15PM

The best skin care secret my mother gave me was to drink at least eight 8oz glasses of water every day. And my husband says it is working for me. ddblunt [at]hotmail.com

Posted by D Blunt | Mar 13 2008 3:24PM

Toothpaste on a breakout! Allply at bedtime..wake up ...relieved and ready to face the world!

Posted by acmgmt1@aol.com | Mar 13 2008 3:22PM

The best skincare advice I got was from my great aunt who told me that the reason her skin looked so fabulous was that she lived her life with one goal, to be happy. She was 90 and looked 60!! She also said it was because she never married but I didn't follow that advice!!! ckcoe@msn.com

Posted by ckcoe | Mar 13 2008 3:03PM

The best beauty secret I learned was from my mom -- MOISTURIZE!!!!! Also, to get an ongoing healthy glow, I use Alpha Hydrox ($8.99 at CVS) before I apply my moisturizer in the morning. Also, never leave the house without wearing sunscreen on your hands -- they get punished by the sun when you drive if you don't have tinted windows!

Posted by RR | Mar 13 2008 2:53PM

My grandmother, a woman with wonderful skin, gave me a copy of beauty secrets by Gayelord Hauser - fantastic book full of great beauty tips. One I still use on a regular basis is to exfoliate the skin using olive oil and salt - regular table salt. Gives the skin a wonderful glow and it helps stabilize the PH. Try it. outstandingscripts@yahoo.com

Posted by LJN | Mar 13 2008 2:39PM

The best beauty advice I've gotten is to wear sun screen every day. I'm African American and most people of color don't realize the importance that we can also get cancer. So I wear it at all times even during the winter.

Posted by cherry | Mar 13 2008 2:28PM

Now that I have two baby girls, the best advice that I ever got was to use their diaper creme (mustela's works best for me) lightly under my eyes. It actually makes me look rested and wrinkle free! j9hirsch@aol.com

Posted by Janine B | Mar 13 2008 2:21PM

My grandmother had gorgeous skin, always complimented on her complexion and she gave me her best skin secret of which she had several - a smile and a ready laugh. I miss her smile lines! whim22@aol.com

Posted by Pam | Mar 13 2008 2:16PM

Everytime my mother would vegetable broths by boiling everything from spinach, to mushrooms , and homemade lemonade (pre-added sugars and salts) she would save the "broth" water for me to use as my last rinse after I washed my face. The juices from the natural plants you already know are good for you, leave your face soft and makes washing your face more effective! This was a beauty secret passed from her grandmother but also a way to recycle water! Eating a dinner size bowl of spinach salad steamed, is only half a cup of spinach. If you steam or boil spinach, you're eating twice as more, then you can use the water left over on your face for double the nourishments of inside and out! It truly works. My mother looks 20 years younger than her age scalpel free. - jkim@oliverpeoples.com

Posted by Jasmine - jkim@oliverpeoples.com | Mar 13 2008 2:14PM

first, rub a slice of lemon on your face for brightening. then, apply some avocado paste. rinse with rose water. what a fresh complexion you've got.

Posted by julia | Mar 13 2008 2:12PM

Removing eye makeup is always a challenge. My opthalmologist gave me this advice. After using whatever makeup remover you like to remove mascara/eyeliner/eyeshadow, etc from your eyes...follow up by putting a little baby shampoo on a washcloth and rubbing the cloth on your eyes, making sure that you get the top and bottom lids well. You will be shocked at the amount of makeup that is further removed. This little trick saves facing red eyes the next morning. Only after the baby shampoo are your eyes "squeaky clean"

Posted by sandra1940@comcast.net | Mar 13 2008 2:07PM

The best beauty advice I have ever gotten was from my mom who always said "Stand up straight and don't squint!" As painful as it was to hear this constantly, now at 40+ I have no crowsfeet, great posture and still look like I'm in my 30's! mitzi_nelson@yahoo.com

Posted by Mitzin | Mar 13 2008 1:53PM

my mother just turned 70 and there is not a wrinkle to be had on her face - indeed she looks younger than me. The secret sun sensibility - she was ahead of her time and has always used sunscreen - the benefit - her face is naturally timeless.

Posted by gp | Mar 13 2008 1:48PM

Cetaphil! I've had weird skin my entire life and it's a very gentle cleanser if your skin is dry - face or body. It's a great makeup remover too.

Posted by sandy83 | Mar 13 2008 1:42PM

The best beauty secret given to me was: Wear sunscreen, and avoid direct sunlight. I'm always complimented on my gorgeous skin, and I believe avoiding the sun is why I look younger (growing up in the midwest- it's hard to see the sun to begin with). However, after being diagnosed with a malignant melanoma at 22, it's not only a beauty secret but doubles as health advice/life saver. rgh219@aol.com

Posted by rgh | Mar 13 2008 1:42PM

A woman who was 75 with absolutely fabulous skin told me her secret was good ol' (and inexpensive) witch hazel and Vaseline. Now, this woman was African American with a medium cocoa complexion, so it may have been her melanin-rich skin that actually kept her looking so incredibly youthful. I'm of mixed ethnicity, so I'm blessed with more melanin than Gwyneth Paltrow, but am melanin-deficient compared to my elderly friend (as well as much darker members of my family). I have used both witch hazel and Vaseline on and off for the past 20 years, and at 40 I think my skin has faired pretty well. --createm@sbcglobal.net

Posted by Jenn Swain | Mar 13 2008 1:41PM

My best skincare advice was when using a face cream to press it into the skin and make sure you press it into the back of your neck because you can sag from back to front. pyeginger@gmail.com (sorry forgot email addy)

Posted by Gigi | Mar 13 2008 1:37PM

Best advice ever...hydrate! so drink lots of water.

Posted by DC | Mar 13 2008 1:33PM

My best skincare advice was when using a face cream to press it into the skin and make sure you press it into the back of your neck because you can sag from back to front.

Posted by Gigi | Mar 13 2008 1:29PM

My mom and grandma always used olive oil at night on their hands and feet and covered them while they sleeped. What a difference it has made for me as well! Also, never go to bed without washing off your makeup! No matter how tired or drunk you are, a quick wash will make you feel much better in the morning! oats4mer@yahoo.com

Posted by LAMer | Mar 13 2008 1:28PM

Mom, dermatologists and facialists would all agree....Don't pick!! 99% of the time, it only makes your skin worse, and the problem more noticeable. esb817@aol.com

Posted by Pick Me!! Pick Me!! | Mar 13 2008 1:27PM

Always wash your face before you go to bed (no matter how much you have had to drink). cbaker79@triad.rr.com

Posted by CBW | Mar 13 2008 1:21PM

My wonderfully wise 65-year-old housekeeper told me to never wash my face with hot water. Since then, I've found that washing with lukewarm water is plenty comfortable for me and puts much less wear and tear on my sensitive skin. The water heater is happier too! sharonpolito@mac.com

Posted by sharon | Mar 13 2008 1:21PM

jsonjajohnson@yahoo.com I think the best skincare secret I've heard of is Juice fasting/feasting. This purges the body of the toxins that would keep your skin from looking its radiant. If this is not your thing, eat more raw fruits and vegetables. Eat your way to radiance.

Posted by Jacquie J | Mar 13 2008 1:20PM

Wash your face with organic Jojoba Oil. It takes off all the make-up, great for sensitive skin and doesn't break you out. On top of all that it leaves your skin soft and glowy. lulubleu at hotmail dot com

Posted by Erika | Mar 13 2008 1:16PM

The best skincare advice I've ever received is from a family friend who is a dermatologist. Because of his expertise, I always try and pick his brain on the latest beauty products...Maybe a new scientific breakthrough product on the market? Maybe a secret jar of $300 cream that will make me look eternally youthful? His answer is always plain and simple: SUNSCREEN. WEAR SUNSCREEN ALL THE TIME. The higher the SPF the better. Never leave your house without it on, get into the habit of it, just like putting on clothes. There is nothing that ages us more than sun damage and over exposure. Prevention is key! Email me at: dragon176@hotmail.com

Posted by JM | Mar 13 2008 1:15PM

Keep your cold cream in the fridge to reduce puffiness as well as revitalize. splash41@yahoo.com

Posted by cK | Mar 13 2008 1:14PM

My secret is Teamine cream for undereye dark circles. I use it religiously and it really lightens up the under eye area without having to cake on makeup. sunney@juno.com

Posted by SBH | Mar 13 2008 1:12PM

Best skin care advice? Use retin A and sunscreen everyday!

Posted by peggyrowe@cox.net | Mar 13 2008 1:09PM

ALOE VERA GEL. I discovered this in college - best way to de-puff stressed eyes - just pat lightly around eyes in the am (or pm too) and get an instant lift! and it's a light natural moisturizer too - Definitely keep a small tube in your purse because you can pat a little under your eyes before drinks and dinner meetings to look fresh! ... malmr@onebox.com

Posted by malmrr | Mar 13 2008 1:07PM

I'm not sure if this counts as skincare advice, but the best treatment for thos ugly cold sores that can appear on your lip or nose area -- nail polish remover. Just dab a cotton ball of nail polish remover on the sore (which might tingle and burn slightly -- but that means it's working!) It definitely speeds up the healing process. (denaseif@gmail.com)

Posted by Dena | Mar 13 2008 1:06PM

Best skincare secret i've gotten is very simple - Lavender Flower Water. This stuff is unreal. Face, body, all over, it makes a difference - you can spritz it anywhere and not only do you get the instant benefit of amazing aromatherapeutic effects, as well as a fragrant yet not overpowering fragrance alternative to perfume, but it freshens your skin, moisturizes completely naturally and you can never use too much!! You can get it at any natural foods store, or even make it yourself with essence of lavender. no chemicals, no BS, and you can keep it in your desk at work for a fresh-face pick me up anytime!!

Posted by Libby - Lnewman@waltonisaacson.com | Mar 13 2008 1:02PM

Use a drop of visine on zits to get the red out before using concealer to cover up. julieinnyc2002@yahoo.com

Posted by Julia | Mar 13 2008 1:01PM

The best skincare advice I ever received came from my grandmother. She said to drink lots of water, take a daily nap, use an exfoliator every day and sleep flat on your back because gravity will keep you from developing wrinkles. I took all of her advice except the sleeping flaton the back, that isn't comfortable for me. But it sure worked for her because she died at age 83 with no wrinkles but she did have a loss of firmness in her facial skin but that is to be expected.

Posted by traymona[at]aol[dot]com | Mar 13 2008 1:00PM

Put on your sunscreen, every day! jen3200 at gmail dot com

Posted by Jen | Mar 13 2008 1:00PM

The best skin advice I ever recieved was from my dermotologist. I'm known as a beauty product junkie and I was always doing peels and masks on my own. I went in because I was breaking out (I'm 43 and should not have acne anymore) and I was ready to get every treatment, every product I could buy. She said WHOA! Just let your skin rest, use eye cream only and in 3 weeks your skin will be fine. I followed her advice and my skin looks flawless. I just use eye cream both on my lips and eyes and that's it. I'm very greatful for a more streamlined skin care (plus I'm saving money as well!). analiza@comcast.net

Posted by The Best Advice | Mar 13 2008 12:59PM

An eye doctor once told me to wear sunglasses when outdoors - this was when I was 17! I've prevented crow's feet from visiting my face...many moons later! shollihan@yahoo.com

Posted by hooligan | Mar 13 2008 12:57PM

very simple... never ever go to bed without removing your make-up and washing your face! (some late nights it is indeed a pain, but do your best.) and... always moisturize and wear sunscreen!

Posted by emma | Mar 13 2008 12:56PM

The absolute best skincare secret!!! Instead of piling on powder all day trying to take away shine all the while clogging my pores so badly even the best exfoliant can't fix it ... the secret was hiding in the bathroom stall the entire time. Toilet seat covers are the most fantastic way to remove oil without removing makeup! And no more clogged pores! Declogged pores means smaller, more refined pores and smoother, more radiant skin! Try it, you'll love it! catherineeliz2@excite.com

Posted by Catherine G | Mar 13 2008 12:56PM

You've heard about preparation H to shrink tissue, right? Well there are other ways to depuff your eyes without feeling like an a-hole (haha). Visine or any other brand of redness reding drops are a miracle eye-depuffer. I discovered this while, in a hurry, tossing the drops in my eyes to whiten them up and patting the extra spillage on my eyelids so as not to smear my mascara. Within a few minutes, i noticed my eyes were bright and anything but puffy. I've been using them for this ever since. -keffron@gmail.com

Posted by stina27 | Mar 13 2008 12:56PM

Honestly, The best skin care advice i ever got was also the simplest. Drink lots of water and cut back on dehydrating beverages like alcohol and caffeine. When I stick to keeping myself well hydrated my skin is perfect.

Posted by MF | Mar 13 2008 12:55PM

I once got on retinol on recommendation from my aethetician. While it's a wonder cream, she forgot to mention, a lady shouldn't wax while on it! Needless to say, after a moustache session, I bore strips of raw derm, since the wax melted through the top layers of newly exfoliated skin. All on the day of a fashion show held at LACMA! After two hours of tears, burning and searing through my red swatches, 67 year old lady at Walgreen's suggested I douse my burns with the purest of Vitamin E oil (30,000 EU). I was skeptical, but figured at $5, I had not much to lose. Imagine my welcomed shock at 72 hours later, staring the the finest, smoothest, scar-freest skin? I had given myself a peel without knowing it, and nary a scar. To date, I still drench my skin on pamper days with the oil, and at 37, I can attest...nary a line! ekdari [at] yahoo.com

Posted by DK | Mar 13 2008 10:15AM