By Erin Bair, Licensed Esthetician + Certified Health Coach Makeup...most of us have a love/hate relationship with it. Many of my clients tell me they’re certain their makeup is ‘bad for their skin . A little investigation usually reveals that there is some user error to be corrected. But first, is it clogging? First and foremost, whether your makeup choice is liquid, cream, or powder, it has to be a non-clogging formula. This goes for primers and setting sprays, foundation,

By Erin Bair, Licensed Esthetician + Certified Health Coach Q: I’ve had eczema for as long as I can remember. I’ve tried many prescribed creams, even Prednisone, and nothing gives me relief. Do you have any suggestions to help with eczema? A: Eczema is a term used to describe many forms of dermatitis. These inflamed, itchy rashes are an enigma; according to conventional medicine, the cause is unknown. However, having seen eczema respond extremely well to a diet-based approa

By Erin Bair, Licensed Esthetician + Certified Health Coach Q: I’m looking for advice about using Retin-A. It was prescribed to me for anti aging and I’d really like to keep using it, but my skin is getting super flaky and irritated, although I’m using it according to the directions. Is there anything I can do to combat aging skin without all this red, peeling drama? I had read good things about Retin-A and now I’m just disappointed. A: Prescription retinoids (topical product