Look like an angel

So the other day I happened to catch an interview with Lil of Seraphim Skincare on our local news morning variety show. What I saw -- a simple routine for better skin, focusing on retin-A products applied with an easy-peasy 2-step technique. Lil's no-BS manner and warm personality (and great skin!) drew me to check out the website, where I took a look at the amazing before and after pics. Her skin really does look younger, with nary a freckle in sight. When I punched up the product listing, I saw the terms "peel and bleach" -- which would normally have me running away like a bandit. But based on what I saw on the TV how-to, the peeling is nothing more than a good exfoliation. And let's face it: like most women, I use SPF but not consistently, and could use a little turn-back-the-clockage on a few sunspots. If you're scared of retin-A, you may want to take a second look and see what the technique can do for you.

Serum-dipity

Serums have been a buzzword in skin care for a while now. Part magic elixir, part hard-working face base coat and part treatment product, there are serums to banish redness, soften your skin or tighten things up a bit.

Somme Institute Serum contains a fairly high concentration of Vitamin C and claims to smooth wrinkles and eliminate brown spots. At the hefty price of $82.00 a pop- we hope it's true!

In the future though, you should always be vigilant about sun protection to avoid the formation of new sun spots, or darkening of existing pigmentation.

Skin-tillating fact: Serum is the Latin for whey, the watery part of milk separated from the curd when making cheese.