Come summer, we’re all primed for some fun in the sun. But if you’re like us, the thought of putting body bothers on display can easily sap that seasonal excitement. That’s why we gathered fast-acting, expert-backed summer beauty tricks that eradicate swimsuit-baring arghs — from cellulite and belly bloat to parched patches and spider veins…

As much as we all hoped (and prayed) for pimples to become a thing of the past after we left our teen years behind, those pesky blemishes can still pop up more often than we’d like. But as we’ve gotten older, we’ve gotten better at treating and soothing those spots rather than just picking at…

From retinol to squalane, so many of the ingredient names floating around promise to improve the appearance of aging skin. And many of them do. Vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid, for instance, can prevent damage caused by the sun, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and treat hyperpigmentation. Peptides can stimulate collagen production…

We all know rice is versatile when it comes to whipping up a delicious meal, but did you know the water you rinse it with can also strengthen your hair, heal your skin, and clean your house? It’s time we all stop tossing these benefits of rice water down the drain. First, if you aren’t…

Many of us tend to get stuck in our ways, especially with something we repeat as often as our makeup routine. But we’ve all dealt with our foundation creasing or melting off during the summer, so we’re here to let you know it might be time to mix things up. Simply flipping a couple steps…

Sophia Loren has been taking our breath away with her beauty for decades now. Although a lot of that likely has to do with her good genes, apparently we can all pick up one of her secrets to aging so gracefully at our grocery store: mint leaves. During her heyday in the 1950s and ‘60s…

Pomegranates have been hailed as an anti-ager for thousands of years — with good reason. New cutting-edge scientific research reveals that the fruit’s extremely high antioxidant content makes it a powerhouse in the fight against wrinkles and age-related blemishes. What makes poms so super? The sweet-tart pomegranate is chock-full of free radical-neutralizing vitamin C, as well…

You may have heard that there could be some potentially harmful bacteria hanging out in your washing machine and dryer, but did you know that your makeup bag could also be harboring germs too? New research out of Aston University has found that your cosmetic products could be contaminated with nasties like E. coli and…