Media off? Check. Messes out of sight? Check. CPAP plugged in…yep, friends, I have to check that one, too. The older I get, the more I need to pay attention to my nighttime routine. I have discussions with friends over things like the timing of a glass of wine, whether melatonin really works, the latest you can handle caffeine, and which essential oil I ought to try. I bought a good pillow for my neck, and I try not to drink water after six p.m. (if you don’t understand that...

Wish you knew the secrets your facialist uses to get your skin so smooth, clear, and glowing? Psst… I spent over a decade as an aesthetician and I’m all about spilling my secrets to help you achieve your best skin! Plus, keep an eye out for a discount code I just had to sneak in here for ya…. Pro Skin Tip #1 Consistency over time So many people expect to see results from a product after one use. But your skin doesn’t work that way. Think of it like going...

My grandson aka the little VIP of New York City, is three months old today. He had his own goPure blog post when he was born, so I think it’s fair to say that little Cecil is something of an influencer. I flew in from San Diego to spend a week in my role of Adoring Grandmother, and I am getting some great skin inspiration.  The skin of a baby is absolutely wonderful. You look at those cheeks and you sigh longingly. Ah, if only we could all go through...

Oily skin. I’ve never liked the sound of that. And I’ve definitely never liked the feel of it. But is “oil” always a bad thing on our skin? Does it really just mean “unpleasant grease”? I poked around online to try to understand. I’m no scientist, but here’s what I learned: Our skin is a jaw-dropping creation. You can find diagrams and cross sections online that show its layers and complexity. This organ we call skin isn’t one simple substance. It’s more like an orchestra than a soloist, with its...

I can honestly say that since I started using goPure, I’ve started to love my skin. Not “love” in the sense of “I love ice cream” or “I love sunsets.” I mean in the sense of valuing it. More than ever, I want to take care of it, but gently.  It’s a new experience for me, and I’m almost 58. Why did it take me so long? You see, I had really, really bad skin as a teen. Cystic acne, lots of trips to the dermatologist, lots of failed products....

Are you a label reader? I am. I like to know what’s in the things I buy. For example, I’m a sucker for sugar (how’s that for a bad pun?), but I’ve learned to check the grams before I indulge. Add to that my attempt to lower my carb intake, increase my protein, get more iron to avoid anemia, and phew! the numbers are a bit overwhelming, and I worry some statistic eludes me. So when it comes to my skin care products, the last thing I want is another...

I know, I know. We have to be very careful: the damage UV rays can cause is well-documented. Perhaps (though I hope not!) you’ve had a dermatological scare yourself. I’m fair-skinned, so I definitely need regular check-ups. So far, so good. But as a kid I had lots of agonizing sunburns. I was the freckled redhead who tried to copy my blonde, tawny friends by “laying out” all summer. There was, for example, the day my golden-haired cousin and I climbed up on my roof to be “closer to the...

It’s 2020 already. Wow, a brand new year. Are you wondering what’s ahead for you? Isn’t it funny that we talk about the unknown in terms of our faces? The expressions we use can even sound a little ominous: “What will I face?” “What are you facing?” “What kind of future will we face?” Those questions carry a sense that we should brace ourselves for scary or negative things that might come our way. Personally, I really, really hope that 2020 is better than 2019. I had a very rough...

Soon I’ll plug in my holiday lights for the last time. I’ll enjoy just a few more nights of their special glow. The bushes in my yard will be draped with twinkling colors through the end of the year. My tree will still be circled with strands of tiny starlight. I’ll light the green and red votives on the dining room table; I’ll smell the cinnamon and pine from candles that are aglow in their holiday glass. I’ll drink cocoa with friends and family around the fireplace for a few...

Whether you’re looking at food or beauty products, you’ll find the word “natural” slapped on almost all the labels. Natural sounds good, so you grab one off the shelf feeling like you’ve made the right choice. But wait! Sophie Uliano is here to set us straight! She’s letting us know natural’s dirty secret. The word ‘natural’ really doesn’t mean anything, since it is a legally unregulated term. After all, not all natural things are good for you. Lead is natural, but you’d never want to put that on your skin!...