The Gilded Girl's Blog
Mother Earth wants to be beautiful too. 0
As consumers become more and more concerned with the ingredients they are putting into and onto their bodies, one aspect of green skin care is being overlooked by some: Sustainable packaging. With single use products on the rise, we are turning the green beauty movement into an ecological nightmare.- Elizabeth Quesnelle
Glutathione IV for skin lightening? 0
Over the past year, intravenously injecting high levels of glutathione has been trending at skin spas around the UK and, to a lesser extent, the US, with the promise of lightening hyperpigmentation faster and with fewer side effects than the traditional topical lighteners, such as hydroquinone.
But is glutathione really a panacea for sun and acne damaged skin?
- Elizabeth Quesnelle
There's no such thing as a safe tan. 0
From US News and World Report: The International Agency for Research on Cancer – an affiliate of the World Health Organization – has categorized indoor tanning devices in its list of Group 1 carcinogens. Other group members include plutonium exposure, ultraviolet radiation from the sun and cigarette smoking.- Elizabeth Quesnelle
Are Your Make-Up Brushes Making Your Skin Worse? 0
Our skin is positively teeming with bacteria, some beneficial, some not so much. We keep this in check by using appropriate cleansers and through serums and creams that add an oxygen molecule to the area (the bacteria found in acne lesions is anaerobic and HATES oxygen).
But those steps can be rendered ineffectual if you don't clean your make-up brushes.
- Elizabeth Quesnelle
Retinol Skincare Products With Fewer Side Effects Are All The Rage 0
Interested in retinol and what it can do for your skin, but worried about sensitivity? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Style Editor, Sara Bauknecht, recently asked our own Liz Quesnelle and 2 other experts on this subject:- Gilded Girl
Rodial Glamolash XXL Mascara is Back in Stock! 0
The best mascara is back in stock at The Gilded Girl!Achieve supercharged volume with Rodial's Glamolash Mascara XXL in Black. Glamolash XXL is a l...- Elizabeth Quesnelle
What To Expect (From Your Skin Care) When You're Expecting 0
Being anglophiles, we were so excited to see that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their first child in Spring 2019. Our first thought was: "Oh, please be a ginger baby!". Our second? "Meghan is going to have to switch up her skin care!".Good skin care is important during pregnancy as the changes in hormones can significantly impact the skin. Since some skin care ingredients can reach the blood stream and affect the developing fetus, it is imperative that women understand what they can and cannot safely use during pregnancy.
What to avoid:
- Elizabeth Quesnelle
Your Daily Beauty Clock 0
One question that we're frequently asked is how to schedule a daily routine. It's true that there are products that should only be used at night and products that work better for the day. We're here to break the schedule down for you so that your skin can look its best!DAILY A.M.
Eye Contour/Lift/De-Puff Cream
Moisturizer
SPF
Now, you might think that we've forgotten cleansing. Nope. We haven't. Washing your face 2x per day, for most people, is actually too often. Stripping away your body's natural oils can result in flaky and even oilier skin. This is especially important during the drier winter months.
- Elizabeth Quesnelle
