I am quite the skeptic when it comes to facials, perhaps because of how sensitive my skin is, but when … Continue reading "A magical facial"

What to do with pregnancy acne? I am happy to say that I have had a very easy pregnancy so … Continue reading "Pregnancy Skin and Acne"

Summer is almost here – the excitement is palpable, especially in New York City, where I live. What isn’t there … Continue reading "Summer Skincare Tips"

Luminous skin is one of the top beauty ideals in Asian cultures. Luminous skin is even-toned, radiant, and smooth. Due … Continue reading "Luminous Asian Skin"

As a skincare product junkie, I was never as obsessed with fragrances as I was with product texture, performance and … Continue reading "Scents and beauty – a cultural perspective"

The perfect blow-out: Help from new frizz-eliminating products and dry shampoos As my hair has grown past chest-level, care and … Continue reading "The perfect blow-out"

Confused Hi Yoshiko, Confused Hi Yoshiko, Well I just switched to one of Olay’s facewashes for sensitive skin with aloe … Continue reading "Skincare specialist Yoshiko Roth answers your questions"

Skincare specialist Yoshiko Roth answers your questions! Question: I have heard that Camilla Oil actually stimulates hair growth, and that … Continue reading "Skincare specialist Yoshiko Roth answers your questions"

Most of the time, I am happy with my fair (a.k.a. pasty-white) complexion. As somebody who has grown up in … Continue reading "Fake it 101 – how to get the perfect summer glow"

While the change of seasons brings many wonderful things, the colder weather has a significant effect on our skin. The … Continue reading "Caring for Winter Skin"