by Pat Collins and Cee Brown | Jul 5, 2026 | beach, Beauty, exercise, Skin, SkinCare, sun, swimming, Wellness
Nothing is more soothing than floating in a body of water. Nothing is more invigorating than doing laps in the pool. It goes without saying that when you exit the water, you won’t be getting out alone. Salts, chlorine and/or other chemicals (depending on where...
by Pat Collins | May 11, 2026 | Beauty, cosmetics, eyes, face, health, health education, Makeup, Skin, SkinCare, Spa, Wellness
Not every mother/daughter get to have a professional full circle moment. Here we are, my beautiful daughter and I demonstrating the wonderful BLKOPL/Black Opal products! I was involved in development of Black Opal in the 90s with BioCosmetic Research Labs and now...
by Pat Collins and Cee Brown | May 4, 2026 | Beauty, face, flashback, health, health education, public health, Skin, SkinCare, Wellness
FLASHBACK PHOTO: me looking forward to meeting my amazing daughter. Mother’s Day makes me reflect on the experience of expecting, and all the effects on the body, including the skin. Here’s PatSkinSmarts advice for moms–to–be! We encounter skin conditions never seen...
by Pat Collins and Cee Brown | Apr 11, 2026 | Beauty, exercise, health, health education, Nutrtition, Olympics, Skin, SkinCare, sports, Wellness
As a former athlete (Junior Olympic high jumper, full track scholarship recipient who competed in every sport that came my way), I know that exercise continues to benefit me. As a skincare authority and model for 30+ years, I know it’s good to be healthy outside as...
by Pat Collins | Feb 18, 2026 | Beauty, Fashion, Modeling
New representation! Never rest, never stop enjoying doing interesting things. Wonderful New Icon Agency. See me in the promo at 0:09 (0:04 remaining). I modeled in Paris for the great Partick Kelly in the 1980’s, appeared in Essence and other magazines. And I am...
by Pat Collins and Cee Brown | Jan 18, 2026 | Beauty, face, health, Skin, SkinCare, Wellness, Winter
The Polar Vortex is still here.Ice-Ice, baby! Cold weather dehydrates, making skin dry out, feel tight and itchy, and even crack. So change your skin management during these harsh winter months. Never to go outdoors immediately after washing your face. It can lead...
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