Q: Do lips age along with the rest of the skin? What products are helpful to use?
MyChelle Dermaceuticals licensed esthetician Catie Wiggy responds:
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but, absolutely–lips age. And what you put on them is just as important as what you put into your mouth. Every time you apply a lip product with less than healthful ingredients, you’re ingesting toxic chemicals, fillers and dyes.
Q: Using eco-friendly products is important to me. I know MyChelle natural skincare products are good for my body—but are they also OK for the environment?
MyChelle Dermaceuticals licensed esthetitican Catie Wiggy responds:
MyChelle began with a passion as pure and natural as the Rocky Mountains. Founded in Colorado over 12 years ago, MyChelle Dermaceuticals’ singular obsession has been to create the most effective, nontoxic skin care products in the country. Today, our products deliver powerful, quick and visible results without using nasty ingredients or toxic chemicals.
When something isn’t working right, are you quick to throw in the towel or do you take a step back, roll up your sleeves and start digging for a solution? For me, quitting is never an option. So when I spend my hard-earned money on fancy new hair products or special anti-aging serums and they don’t work the magic the labels claim they will—I don’t toss them in the trash. I also don’t call the company to complain (not yet, anyway).
Q: Skincare products can be so expensive! Which ones are really worth spending more money on?
MyChelle Dermaceuticals licensed esthetician Catie Wiggy responds:
A good skincare routine is important to maintaining the health and beauty of your skin. A gentle cleanser, balancing mist and nutrient-dense hydrating moisturizer are key components to any daily regimen. But as skin ages, experiences damage from the sun’s rays or breaks out, a little extra defense is deserved. So what should you splurge on? Well that’s easy—serums and treatments, because they are powerful target products designed to zero in on a specific need. Read more →
There’s nothing wrong with getting older, in fact, we should be celebrating every year more we get because some have not been so lucky. I have a dear friend who always says, “Don’t be sad about your birthday, it’s better than not having one.” She’s right. I want to age gracefully. I’m not saying I’m looking forward to watching the youth slide right off my face (because I know it will), but I’d rather my children learn from me that growing older means growing wiser, not uglier. Grace and beauty, for me, mean not rushing to the plastic surgeon for Botox and face lifts, but acknowledging my skin needs a little more help now than it did in my twenties.
Q: What can I do to improve the look of my pores?
MyChelle Dermaceuticals licensed esthetician Catie Wiggy responds:
The small “holes” you see on the surface of your skin, called pores, are actually hair follicle openings. Each pore contains a gland which produces the skin’s oil, or sebum. When these glands are bigger, pores tend to be more noticeable.
Looking good feels great. But spending a hefty chunk of your paycheck on anti-aging creams, undereye concealers and hair de-frizzers can leave you downright miserable. Luckily, beauty doesn’t have to come at a high price! Get what you need to create a head-turning look without breaking the bank when you follow these clever tips for cutting costs on cosmetics and skincare supplies.
