Back to School Skincare Guide for Busy Students

Back to School Skincare Guide for Busy Students

Pens, notebooks, schedules, apps, even the perfect first day of school outfit, and you probably think you’re all set for classes, but when it comes to how you look, sometimes that can be a different story…  Transitioning from summer jobs and outdoor activities...
Summer Means Travel!

Summer Means Travel!

…and What That Means for Your Skin! If you are anything like me, summer means travel and you are super excited to be able to travel again and get out and hit the road! Whatever part of the country you are in, road trips and summer fun create wonderful memories....
Celebrating Memorial Day – American Made Beauty Style!

Celebrating Memorial Day – American Made Beauty Style!

As our nation comes together to observe Memorial Day, our nation comes together to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service of our country and commemorate those who sacrificed themselves to protect our nation. It also marks the start of the summer...
The Man, The Myth, The Legend

The Man, The Myth, The Legend

Philip Fritchey was my husband. He was the love of my life and meant the world to me, and I find comfort in hearing how Phil inspired others. This week one of my husband’s students Martha Bowers reached out to me and asked if she could write her story about her...
Healthy Alternative to Botox, Fillers and Cosmetic Surgery

Healthy Alternative to Botox, Fillers and Cosmetic Surgery

Plasma Skin Tightening… Could this be the next big thing in rejuvenating skin treatments? As the search for more holistic approaches to correcting sagging skin, lines, wrinkles, and droopy eyes intensifies, exciting alternative treatments are emerging, and plasma skin...
7 Great Winter Workout Ideas For You

7 Great Winter Workout Ideas For You

TOP AT-HOME WORKOUTS TO INCLUDE IN YOUR WINTER WORKOUT PLAN I have been asked about my winter workouts and how I keep motivated and keep my energy going during cold dark months in the depths of winter, and I must say that nutrition is a huge part of it for me.  I...
Forest Bathing: Clean from the Inside Out

Forest Bathing: Clean from the Inside Out

How do you get clean while getting down and dirty on the trail? It may seem counterintuitive at first, but if your equal parts are intrigued and perplexed by what exactly ‘forest bathing’ is, read on What is Forest Bathing? Contrary to its name, forest bathing...
Clinical Skin Care – From a Botanical Perspective

Clinical Skin Care – From a Botanical Perspective

Treating skin discoloration is a big business in spas and skincare clinics and is growing tremendously by the day! The rise in photo-aging is caused by the sun and environmental exposure and the impact of technology and electronic devices and the HEV (high energy...
The Environment and Your Skin

The Environment and Your Skin

(What you MUST Know About Photoaging) Your skin can change dramatically in different climates, and as seasons begin to change, not to mention how humidity (or lack thereof) and what high altitudes can do to your face…what you don’t know will age you – FAST. For...
Wildcrafting vs Organic?

Wildcrafting vs Organic?

What Is “Wildcrafted” Skin Care?  A Deeper Look at Botanicals As consumers become more informed and selective about what they use on their skin, questions arise about which is better when it comes to ingredients and products they should use: Natural or...