Yes, being in the sun feels wonderful on my face (especially on a lawn chair with a glass of rosé in hand). But as summer draws to a close each year, I always start to think about how to make it up to my skin (maybe I will send myself a jade roller with an apology note?) after a season of the great outdoors. It’s not only the sun – but also heat, humidity, sweat mingled…
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You Say Hydration, I Say Moisturization
We believe a good product can do (and should) do both! There’s a lot of talk lately about the difference between hydration vs. moisturization, so we thought we’d gather all the info for you, right here: Hydration means replenishing water molecules within the multiple levels of the skin. Water is essential to skin – in fact, your skin is made up of 64% water, and can’t function without it. If your skin is dehydrated and…
Read MoreIn The Know About Aloe
Growing up in the 80s, most things came out of bottles, tubes and cans – so when I got a cut at a friend’s house, I was surprised to see her mother bring an Aloe Vera plant over to where I was sitting. On the wound (which had been washed with soap and water) she put a gooey, clear-ish substance that oozed out of leaf. It soothed the…
Read MoreBeauty, Optimism and Care
Meet Ricardo Quintero, Co-Founder of Care® Skincare. Ricardo Quintero has been an inspiring and innovative leader throughout his career at some of the most well-known companies of our time: Procter & Gamble, Pepsi, The Estée Lauder Companies and most recently as President of Movado Group Inc. I first met Ricardo when I was just starting out in the beauty…
Read MoreSkincare Confessions, From Home.
I’m a work from home (and stay-at-home) mom with two loving, high energy kids under the age of 6. Like many of us, I’m grateful to stay put and thankful for those who keep our country going – yet I also find the days are busier than ever, leaving very little time for self-care. Here are my daily skincare confessions! Confession #1: I’ve been skipping some…
Read MorePower Up with Vitamin C!
Last winter, I was constantly getting sick from the kids – picking up their coughs and sneezes as often as I picked up their laundry. I scheduled a visit with my doctor to do routine bloodwork and to see if there was any medication or precaution I could use to better maintain my health. When we met for our consultation, he simply told me this – Vitamin C was my best…
Read MoreSkincare Confessions! Hear from Laurel, 56.
Welcome to our new Blog Series – Skincare Confessions. It’s like a peek into your bestie’s makeup bag, or a one-on-one beauty talk with a trusted friend. We’ve asked our customers, co-workers, acquaintances and family for their honest thoughts and feelings on skincare and cosmetics: tips, woes, loves, daily routines and must-have products. Get ready to be inspired! This post is from Laurel – our customer and the co-owner of a bakery and…
Read MoreMajor Multi-Tasking on the Daily
Wow, there’s a lot we have to accomplish on a day to day basis – and that’s the understatement of the year. The positive side is it’s wonderful to add value to your work, home, family and community. On the flip side: how on earth can we get all of this done? Anecdotally, I have two full…
Read MoreArt & Optimism: An Interview with Evan Mooney
Evan Mooney describes herself as a Mother, Artist and Optimist, which you can certainly see it in her work. Each piece is bright, sunny and chic – she finds much inspiration in color, textures and contrasts, and from her family. Q: Evan thank you for telling us about your artistic style! Can we ask how…
Read MoreDive Right In: A Hyaluronic Acid Skincare Discussion
What exactly is Hyaluronic Acid – or what the skincare world has been calling “the fountain of youth” – and what can it do for your skin? At Care Skincare, we LOVE Hyaluronic Acid and here’s why: it is a super molecule and substance our body produces naturally to keep our tissues hydrated. Hyaluronic Acid holds up…
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