Eeeeeeeeeek Unwanted Facial Hair!
by Amalah
Hi there, I was reading a post where you invited readers to confess their beauty secrets. Maybe you can help me with my problem because it seems like I have the worst version of a problem a lot of women have. About 5 years ago – mid 20s I started noticing hair on my chin/front [...]
How to Camouflage a Farmer’s Tan
by Amalah
Dear all-knowing Amalah, I promise that this is not another SPF question. It just requires some SPF talk. For several years, I lived up north. The summers were short, hot, humid, and hazy. I used Neutrogena’s Dry-Touch Sunblock (SPF 55) every morning and found it to be plenty to protect my skin all day long. [...]
Are Spa Facials Worth It?
by Amalah
OH, wise advice giver, save the face of this lady. Lately, I have developed adult acne. I am currently on all kinds of wonderful prescribed medications to help combact the enemy. Do you think monthly facials would help? I take really good care of my skin and use great products, and there is nothing else [...]
Super-Sensitive Brow Skin & the Case of the Shut-Down Salon
by Amalah
So my wedding is in almost exactly one month, and I went to make an appointment to have my pre-wedding waxing… and my salon has closed down. Overnight. Totally cleared out. Huge, posh spa & salon, all gone. Phone disconnected, website taken down. Like it never existed, except that it’s disappearance actually made the NEWS! [...]
Is Accutane Right For Me?
by Amalah
Dear Amy, I’ve researched your archived articles regarding acne and found little feedback from Accutane users. I know you suggest the Philosophy line, which I’ve tried, it made my skin go crazy! I have moderate acne which has developed over the course of the last few years, and I am 33 years old. I recently [...]
So What About Those Anti-Aging Products for Hands?
by Amalah
Hi Amy, What’s your opinion on buying special anti aging/moisturizing hand lotions versus just bothering to religiously apply a halfway decent sunscreen with a high SPF? I currently apply neither, a strategy which hasn’t boded well for my granny looking hands. I’m sort of hoping your recommend something fabulous by Bliss or L’Occitane, but I’m [...]








