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BODY CARE

Body Care Essentials

Gone are the days when body care took a backseat to facial regimens. The beauty industry worked its way beyond our heads and curated specialized treatments for everything from our hands, knees, and toes down to every crevice you could possibly imagine.&nbs

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SKIN CARE

Pore Chores: 7 Ways to Unclog ‘Em

Did you know that an adult has around 5 million pores all over the body, except for the palms and the soles of the feet? Pores are the tiny openings through which the oil, or sebum, produced by your body is transmitted to the surface of your skin.
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SKIN CARE

Behind the Barrier: Understanding The Skin’s First Line of Defense

A damaged skin barrier is no fun and should be healed as soon as possible. If left unmanaged, damage to this protective layer leads to moisture loss, premature aging, hypersensitivity, and potentially long-term damage. It also increases the risk of irritation, inflammation, and breakouts. But there are ways to fix the damaged skin barrier, restore balance, and keep your skin fresh, youthful, and healthy.
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ANTI-AGING

Microcurrent Benefits: From Crow's Feet & Jowls To Glutes & Cellulite

And lines, and double chins, and drooping, oh my! Way scarier than lions, tigers, or bears to the contemporary person that upholds a certain standard of self-care, aging is a cruel, relentless process that leaves no one behind, but the benefits of microcurrent are plenty and can be used to restore the face and the body.
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HAIR REMOVAL

Aim to Please: Does Laser Hair Removal Hurt?

Where would every self-respecting Jedi be without his lightsaber? How would Dr. Evil, in his infinite malevolent genius, hold the world hostage; how would the Ghostbuster quartet contain the ectoplasmic manifestations terrorizing our world if it weren't for lasers?
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What is Dry Skin?
SKIN CARE

What is Dry Skin?

This is what’s really going on with your skin in the winter. The Basics Dry skin, also known as xerosis, can appear anywhere on the body and is characterized by skin that looks flaky and rough, and feels tight and itchy. Rarely serious, dry skin can still look unpleasant and cause embarrassment,
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SKIN CARE

Kate Somerville’s Seasonal Skin Care Routine

Learn exactly how to take care of your skin in the fall, winter, spring, and summer. No matter what skin type you have, each season can come with a host of skin concerns. Cold winter months can make your skin dry and flaky but in the summer, your skin looks like an oil slick. What gives? “Wheneve
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SKIN CARE

Skin Care Reality Check with Indie Lee

Do you really know what’s in your products? It’s 2016 and wellness is all the rage. From plant-based protein-packed smoothies to Gwyneth-approved detoxifying supplements, we’re becoming more and more aware of what we put into our bodies. But what about what we put onto our bodies? Skin is our
Pumpkin Mask Recipe for Glowing Skin
SKIN CARE

Pumpkin Mask Recipe for Glowing Skin

Turn those jack-o’-lanterns into beauty products. There are so many reasons why you’ll need to pay extra attention to your skin this October. In the chillier months, you need nourishing ingredients to plump up your pores and with all the Halloween celebrations going on, your face will need a ma
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SKIN CARE

How to Choose The Best Facial-Cleansing Brush for You

We're bringing you a detailed LUNA™ device guide for 99% cleaner, firmer skin, and absurdly effective skincare absorption. For those who don't care for origin stories, skip to the WHY, WHAT, WHO of the devices below. For those who want to know more, here we go.
How to Make a DIY Face Mask and Natural Beauty Products
SKIN CARE

How to Make a DIY Face Mask and Other Natural Beauty Products

Plus four other natural beauty recipes. We’ve all seen and longed for those chic rosewater mists and sugar body scrubs in the natural beauty aisle. But they often cost (gulp) more than we’d like to fork over. Did you know that for less money (and not too much trouble), you can make your own cle
SKIN CARE

The Best Skin Care Routine for Every Age

Learn what products you should pick up or swap out as you get older. Our skin is always changing, so your skin care routine should too. Instead of just using whatever’s lying around, you should always pick products that target your ever-changing skin concerns. So if you’re still slathering on t
How to choose the best sunscreen
SKIN CARE

The Best Sunscreen for Your Skin

And everything else you need to know to protect your skin from the sun. It’s a national pastime to enjoy the sunshine during summer. From mountain hikes to beach trips, we all love having fun in the sun during the warm months. Yet when we do so, we expose our skin to harmful UVA and UVB rays, whi
Coconut oil on a spoon for oil pulling
ORAL CARE

Oil Pulling 101: How We Tried and Loved This Natural Remedy

Everything you need to know about this holistic beauty trend. The beauty world is obsessed right now with finding natural products. So when actress turned lifestyle guru Gwyneth Paltrow revealed to the world that she was trying oil pulling for health, we all took notice. Oil pulling has been rumore
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ACNE TREATMENT

6 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Acne

When faced with a breakout, people are often quick to turn to harsh products in the hopes of clearing their skin. With hundreds of options on the market, it can be hard to figure out just which acne-fighting products and treatments are right for you.
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SKIN CARE

Steps to Get Rid of Blemishes Overnight

Want to wake up with clearer skin tomorrow? Here’s how to put together a pre-bed nighttime routine to fight acne, blackheads, whiteheads and inflammation while you sleep and put your skin in top shape for the following morning. Exercise Get your blood flowing - not just for your overall health and
best way to get rid of acne
SKIN CARE

What Is the Best Acne Treatment?

We assess the pros and cons of the most commonly prescribed treatments   When it comes to skincare, we’re all a little different. Even though we search tirelessly for that “magical” product, nothing is one-size-fits all. The true key to great skin care is sticking faithfully to a full ro
teething baby survival guide
ORAL CARE

How to Survive Your Baby Teething

You will survive! Here are all the tips and tricks you need to get you and your baby through teething.     Congratulations - your baby is teething! What does that mean for your child and the rest of the family? It may mean a little bit of pain for both baby and parent, or even a sleepless
13 Ways to Remove Hair Dye from Skin
SKIN CARE

13 Ways to Remove Hair Dye from Skin

Tricks to get rid of that pesky stain. Changing your hair color is a pretty fun and easy way to change your look, and it's often less risky than going for a whole new haircut.
eileen harcourt's skincare tips
SKIN CARE

An Esthetician’s Best Skin Care Tips

Let’s face it: skin care is a complicated subject. And complicated subjects are often crowded with unsolicited advice. But when it comes to your face, what do you really need to know to get healthy, beautiful skin at every age? We interviewed esthetician Eileen Harcourt to get the skin care scoop.
Glowing skin backstage at Baja East Fall 2016
SKIN CARE

Backstage Secrets: How To Get Great Skin in 10 Minutes or Less

What you need to know about backstage beauty. Backstage at fashion week, models are expected to have flawless skin. But when they’re running on zero sleep and subjected to constant skin aggravation (taking off and reapplying makeup several times a day), their skin can easily get stressed out. So,