Must-have skin products to look great over 40 (and they won’t break the budget!)
Ah, in my young adult years from 1992 to 1998, my skin was a major source of pride that remained constant. In spite of forgetting to wash my face before …
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A secret from Thailand to beat the heat and summer stickiness
Two years ago in May I was lucky to travel to Thailand for the public coronation of King Rama X before embarking on a culinary tour around the country. The …
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Eyebrow Dandruff: It’s a Thing
I have regular dandruff, and I also have eyebrow dandruff (or “seborrheic dermatitis,” if you want to get clinical). A flaky, itchy scalp has been a reality all my life, …
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New Year, New You? The Skinny on Beauty Injectables
It happens to all of us. We look in the mirror, and suddenly those crow’s feet around our eyes or lines across our forehead look frighteningly prominent. And while plenty …
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Save Your Color with These Shampoos and Conditioners
Whether you’ve been able to get back in the salon or you’re still touching up those grays at home, protecting your hair from fading is an important part of both …
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Five Ways to Get More Vitamin D
With more people concerned about immune function, it’s important to remember vital nutrients that keep the body healthy and strong. Vitamin D, also referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” regulates …
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Why Daily Exfoliation Is the New Rage
Most people are familiar with exfoliation, but the optimal frequency seems to be up for debate. Before I try to get you on board with exfoliating daily, let’s go over …
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Vain but Lazy – Beauty Hacks for Those Who Hate Getting Ready
As a freelance writer who works from home 99% of the time, I’m lucky enough to not have to make myself presentable on most days. This might be why I’m …
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Non-Toxic Sunscreens for a Burn Free Summer
As they say, the best skin care tip for your 40s is to use sunscreen in your 20s and 30s. It’s now common knowledge that sunscreen is a must for …
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You Need to Explore Facial Primers: We’ve Got the Skinny on the Best
As we get older, changes in our skin can be frustrating. It’s not just the expanding crow’s feet and fine lines, but many of us are also experiencing dry, dull …
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It’s Never Too Late to Start Wearing Sunscreen Religiously
Confession: I used to tan in tanning beds—like, a lot. In my teens and early twenties, I thought I looked better with bronzed skin, and I was set on having …
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The Secret to Naturally Beautiful Skin: Fat
Ever noticed how drug store variety lip balms actually seem to make your lips more chapped? I suffered for years feeling “addicted” to these balms, instead of healed, until I …
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Steps for the Perfect At-Home Facial
Facials offer some of the loveliest of reprieves from daily life. Exfoliating, moisturizing and relaxing, facials not only make your skin feel flawless, but they help you wind down. The …
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The Secret to At-Home Waxing
Are you feeling a bit fuzzy six weeks after salons shut down? If you’re used to going to the salon every month to get waxed, the coronavirus shutdown can feel …
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The Skincare Routine You Need to Know About
You may have heard a thing or two about the 10-step skincare routine, which has become a hot topic in the beauty industry as of late. It’s actually the 10-step …
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