Koni Bennett is the celebrity hairstylist making Scranton look and feel beautiful
The chance to talk to interesting and inspiring people is a perk of the job but meeting and talking with people who work in beauty is a grand slam as far as I'm concerned. Two weeks ago, I got to sit down with Koni Bennett, a hairstylist, makeup artist and all-around...
Derm P.A. Kara Cordaro details UV dangers, staying safe and what to do after too much sun
While basking in the sun has mental and emotional benefits, it can be sneakily sinister to our health. In part two of sun protection with the pros, Lackawanna Valley Dermatology Certified Physician Assistant Kara Cordaro details the dangers of unprotected sun...
Dermatology P.A. Kara Cordaro shares sun protection facts, tips and myths
We’re all the experts of our own routines but sometimes it’s best to consult the pros. During this series on sun protection, there’s lots of ground to cover so I enlisted Kara Cordaro, a certified physician assistant (PA-C) at Lackawanna Valley Dermatology, for help....
How to fake the perfect glow
As we’ve learned, the sun is bad for our skin. Yet I think everyone looks nice with a little glow, and I am a self-proclaimed spray tan queen. The good news? It’s not 2005 anymore. Formulas have vastly improved since the days of your orange fake bakes. There are tons...
Celebrate Vitamin C Day with a cool shot of this skin care powerhouse
Today is Vitamin C Day. SkinCeuticals (makers of the widely acclaimed C E Ferulic) recognized April 4 as National Vitamin C Day and Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed the day now be observed annually. I am so happy because I love vitamin C so incredibly...
Springtime means sunshine, ice cream and fresh beauty trends
While I am partial to fall, the spring and summer have tons of things that make me happy. There’s (seemingly) endless daylight, margaritas to be enjoyed on a deck and the opening of ice cream shops across the region. This warmer weather also has me ready for some new...
Consider this your cheat sheet to acids
I get a ton of emails, DMs and questions about skin care and the most common concerns people have tend to be pore size, dullness, dark spots and breakouts. The answer to most of these issues? Acid. Putting acid on your skin sounds terrifying but I promise you its the...
Taking care of mind, body and soul with licensed massage therapist Valerie Judd
Valerie Judd believes in taking care of your mind, body and soul. That's something I can absolutely get behind. If we're taking care of skin, our hair and nails and going to the gym or eating right to care for our bodies, we need to also put in the work to care for...
Celebrate International Women’s Day with these beauty brands
Today, International Women's Day, celebrates the important role of women in our lives as well as globally and locally. It's also a nod to future generations of women who will continue to break down barriers and crash through glass ceilings. We are all about girl power...
Why beauty is like cooking
I'm lucky enough that my job includes playing with makeup, testing out skin care, interviewing people with amazing style and learning new things about the beauty world every day. Another part of my job involves food. I go to people's homes around the region and share...
