What do you do when your midlife body just doesn’t feel like you anymore? From hormone-induced weight gain to a shifting of your proportions, a changing body can be a normal – if not always welcome – part of perimenopause and menopause. In this conversation, Kristen Mei Chase and I get real about how we’re …
Midlife body image & reclaiming your style with Kristen Mei Chase Read More »
Midlife can bring along with it some unexpected (and often unwelcome) bodily changes. How do we respond with self-compassion and stay acquainted with ourselves – rather than becoming alienated from our physical selves? And are we all suffering from a collective, self-directed body dysmorphia? I addressed these topics in two Instagram posts this week – …
Discussing Midlife, Midsize Body Image – Sunday Morning Tea Read More »
When I first read about the ancient Chinese art of gua sha, I was intrigued but dubious. Then I tried it…and I’ve never looked back. The practice of gua sha, which involves “scraping” or gently massaging the face, neck, and body with a stone tool, is said to reduce the appearance of fine lines and …
How (and why!) to make gua sha part of your midlife skincare routine Read More »
While I’m a big fan of all the products in my daily skincare routine, more and more I’ve been appreciating the simplicity, versatility, and sensory pleasures of a good facial oil. Skip ahead to my DIY face oil recipe, or keep reading to find out why I’m a big fan of facial oil! What does …
DIY facial oil for gua sha, oil cleansing, and moisturizing Read More »
As a younger mom, my skincare routine was scattershot. In my 40s, I figured midlife was a good time to get it together in the skincare department, learn how to layer products correctly, and get choosier about what I put on my face. Here’s my current skincare routine, along with specific products and timing.
Starting around 14, I entered into numerous hot-and-heavy, yet unreliable, relationships with skincare products. It started with a love quadrangle with the dashing suitors Clean & Clear, Noxema, and Bioré, then progressed to a discount-driven romance with whichever drugstore brand offered the best BOGO deal. When money was flush, I’d sometimes even dabble in enthusiastic …
