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 Toss all expired beauty products. Mascara should be replaced every three months, liquid eyeliner every six months, and pencil eyeliner every 18 months. Foundation and concealers are good for one year. Powder products such as blush, bronzer or eye shadow have a shelf life of about 18 months. You should wash sponges after each use and toss them at the end of the month. And, if you use makeup brushes, make sure to wash them once a week. Lip products last about 18 months, while nail polish may be good for up to one year. When in doubt, throw it out. If products have changed in color, consistency, texture or smell, it’s time to toss. Doing so creates the perfect excuse to update your look. The latest trends for this spring are smoky eyes accompanied by full eyebrows, thick, long lashes and a flawless complexion – topped off with teased, volumized hair. All items are available at PlanetBeauty. > Smoky eyes – It’s now super easy to achieve with the Lovey Dovey Eye Shadow Duo from Too Faced Cosmetics. > Long lashes and full brows – To enhance the growth of your eyelashes, try Revitalash. This lash conditioner can also be applied sparingly to over-tweezed brows for those who want to tap into the trend of full brows. > Flawless faces – Radiant, almost ethereal skin is always in style. Get glowing with Smashbox’s Photo Finish Foundation Primer. This product minimizes the appearance of fine lines and imperfections, and locks foundation into place all day. > Haute hair – Big hair is back. Try Fleurs de Temps Volumizing Shampoo and Volumizing Condition by Number 4 High Performance Hair Care for weightless body, amplified volume, touchable texture and endless shine. number4hair.com PREGNANCY AFTER 35  By Tamerou Asrat, M.D.For women of all ages, ensuring a healthy pregnancy begins with preconception planning. This is especially important for women age 35 and older. Complications for midlife moms are higher than for younger women. And midlife moms are more prone to develop medical conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes. A preconception planning visit includes an examination, a review of the patient’s medical history and recommendations for tests to identify conditions that may impact pregnancy. Genetic counseling is recommended for all midlife moms. Discovering any risks or health issues prior to becoming pregnant helps women and their physicians take steps to ensure a healthier pregnancy and delivery. It’s important for all women to obtain prenatal care; tests are available to monitor the health of both mom and baby. Two conditions much more common in midlife moms are hypertensive disorders and gestational diabetes. Both can cause complications for mom and baby, which is why medical care is essential. (When it comes to gestational diabetes, studies show that this condition places both women and infants at increased risk for developing Type 2 diabetes in the future.) The good news is that midlife moms can significantly increase the opportunity for a safer pregnancy and delivery by seeking care from physicians and medical centers that specialize in prenatal care programs; they integrate health and wellness from preconception planning through pregnancy and beyond. Dr. Tamerou Asrat is a board-certified maternal fetal medicine specialist and medical director of maternal fetal medicine at Hoag Hospital.  STAY SUN-SAFE!We have put together a package that includes a full skincare regimen, plus product samples that will transform your skin! As two of the most successful names in skincare, and the creators of Proactiv Solution, Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields are doing for sun damage what they did for acne. Rodan + Fields connects people with the products, knowledge and opportunities to change skin and to change lives. And now, with the clinically proven products that create results, you can be a part of the success story. To enter to win this great package go to ocfamily.com and click on Moms Day Off. Congrats to February’s contest winner: Delite Travis  AN ISLAND PARADISEBy Liesl Prentice As you might expect, The Spa, located at The Island Hotel in Newport Beach, offers a soothing, intimate escape from the demands of a mom’s everyday life. Its location near Fashion Island makes it a perfect spot for a getaway, since you can get a bite to eat and maybe even do some shopping before or after your renewal experience. The Spa offers a wide range of services, from its signature rituals such as The Island Nourisher – the ultimate in anti-aging body therapy, enhancing hydration while firming and toning the skin, along with improving the skin’s luster – to a customized massage for mothers-to-be that helps alleviate aches, pains and fatigue. Upon arriving in the reception area, I felt a sense of calm that stayed with me long after I left. Throughout my visit, I was given the royal treatment. After a quick tour of the facility, I took a few moments to unwind in the spa’s steam room before my treatment: the O.C. Facial Drench. My esthetician started with a gentle exfoliation, then continued with routine extractions and finished off with a pumpkin mask. Massages came between each process – a soothing rub of the neck, shoulders, arms, feet and legs. All of this left me feeling relaxed and refreshed, and gave my face a bright, healthy glow. Take some time for yourself between carting the kids to soccer practice or music lessons. A little Mom-ME time can go a long way toward helping you give your best to everyone else. Escape to The Island for an afternoon of tranquility, but be warned: You’ll want to go back. > The Spa at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach What: A full-service 4,000-square-foot spa that offers a variety of relaxing, rejuvenating treatments that you won’t soon forget Prices: Spa treatments and packages range from $90 to $300 Phone: 949.759.0808 |
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