Oasis in the Desert
When I think of the word smooth, the first image that comes to mind is Cary Grant in a tailored gray three-button suit, left hand casually tucked in his pocket as he gestures gracefully with the other hand.

Immediately following that is the vision of a baby’s taut, unblemished skin, which contrasts my looser-by-the-day, not-so-even-toned alligator shell. Quite the grim comparison, but that’s reality. The odds are stacked against us from the beginning. From the hours of unprotected sunbathing in our youth to the free radicals we battle while walking down the street, our skin takes a beating from day one and just keeps fighting.

But there’s hope on the horizon. When it comes to getting that youthful glow back, technology has taken large steps to undo the damage that befalls us over the years. In this issue, read about two laser skin treatments that are taking the cosmetic world by storm. And if you’re not quite ready to take the laser step, read on about the naturally beautifying effects that honey can have on your skin and hair.

One of the great things about this world is that there isn’t an end to invention and discovery; there’s a new fix or treatment around every corner.

Classics like Cary never get old. And while we can’t say the same for our skin, we can defy our age by taking advantage of the gifts science continues to uncover.