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The powerhouse plant that benefits your winter skin
All about aloe Aloe’s ability to soothe sunburn has become so legendary that bottles of aloe gel have become a crucial beach accessory. But if you reserve the use of this succulent plant to simply one season, you miss out on the benefits aloe can bring to your skin in wintertime too, when it is…
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The best sun protection products to spray, slather or eat
If there’s one thing Manhattan board certified dermatologist Lori Brightman, M.D. wants you to know about keeping your skin even-toned and glowing this summer, it’s this: “Any sun spots, freckles or discoloration that you may already have can potentially darken with more summertime sun exposure.” Dr. Brightman recommends: Wear sun protective clothing. Wide-brimmed hats (that…
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DIY watermelon face toner
Watermelon isn’t just a sweet treat to enjoy in the warm weather — it makes a great ingredient for a DIY face toner, too. Watermelon can act as an exfoliant and will cleanse and tone your skin as well. Because watermelon and its seeds are loaded with all sorts of things that are good for you…
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6 Regrettable skin habits we’re ditching this year
Better skin habits to embrace As much as we try to maintain a healthy skin care routine, it can be easy to slip up on occasion. But this year, we’re really taking stock of some of our worst habits and making an effort to curb any negative tendencies where our complexion is concerned. Over-cleansing You…
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Prom skin care countdown: Perfect your complexion for the big day
Get prom-perfect skin You found the dress, your shoes are totally swoon-worthy and everyone will be in awe of your accessories, but none of that counts if you don’t have the clear, glowing complexion to match. To help you put your best face forward, we put together a skin care guide aimed at getting your…
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Tips to anti-aging skin care in your 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s
Take care of your skin The rightskin carefor your age Skin isn’t static. As your body’s largest organ, it is a curious blend of strength and delicacy, both a fortified barrier and one of the first areas to show damage. Oily or dry, blemish-prone or dewy and clear, skin is constantly changing as you age,…
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Beauty DIY: Make a sage and grapefruit body scrub
This body scrub will leave your whole body feeling clean, soft and moisturized. Sage improves the appearance of your skin by promoting cell renewal and increasing circulation, which reduces the appearance of cellulite. Additionally, sage has been known to alleviate and even treat annoying skin conditions such as athlete’s foot, eczema and psoriasis. The grapefruit…
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‘Tis the season to look your best when you’re tired and stressed
Decking the halls and making merry means putting in more hours and if we’re not careful, looking like a holiday hag. How to look undead So how do you look bright and cheery when you were up all night cleaning for your mother-in-law’s visit? Try these quick fixes… Holiday H2O Drinking water gives you a…
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3 Pumpkin beauty products to buy and 1 you can make
Halloween beauty Experiencethe powerof pumpkin Pumpkins aren’t just for making pies or carving for decorations. Try incorporating pumpkin into your beauty routine! Pumpkin as a powerful ingredient in your beauty routine is definitely a treat, not a trick, for skin care. Most of us think about vegetables as healthy (and tasty) things to keep us…
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DIY moisturizing, energizing rosemary-lavender shower gel
Come clean Castile soap is made with 100 percent pure plant oils, and it is gentle and biodegradable. It is multifunctional and makes a great way to simplify your personal care. Some things it can be used for include washing your hair, your hands, and some have even made their own baby wipes with it.…