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Why You Should Start Cleansing Your Skin With Oil Instead of Face Wash
When it comes to cleaning our faces, some swear by special cleansers and toners, some choose plain old soap, while others just use warm water — but did you know you could wash your face with oil? We get that the whole thing might seem a little counterintuitive, but skincare experts actually say there’s something…
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Perk Up Your Bosom With Quick Fixes For Crepey Skin, Sagging, and Irritating Rashes
You’ve concealed it all winter, but come summer, it’s hard to hide a crepey chest, droopy bust, or warm weather-induced, beneath-the-bra heat rash. Here’s help: Chest-Smoothing Lotion Rub a lotion made of blackberry and dill, like Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Restorative Night Cream ($25.99, Ulta), onto crepey skin twice a day, says New York City dermatologist…
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8 Makeup Tips for Feeling Beautiful After Perimenopause
Nothing about perimenopause has been gradual for me, and every symptom has come as a shock. I woke up one day and started having hot flashes — shock! I woke up another day to find myself on an emotional roller coaster — shock! When my longtime makeup routine no longer worked, this too came as…
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4 DIY Conditioners to Bring Life and Moisture Back to Your Hair
It’s hard to compete with that “just left the salon” feeling when it comes to your hair. If you’re like me, you love having soft, bouncy locks that look healthy and feel nourished. Yet, it’s hard to keep that up after just a few days. This is where DIY hair conditioners can really help. You…
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Woman Hasn’t Smiled for More than 40 Years to Prevent Wrinkles
We’ve heard of some crazy beauty secrets over the years, including Raquel Welch’s fondness for udder cream and Sandra Bullock’s promise that hemorrhoid cream is the cure for under-eye bags, but this might top the list of over-the-top skincare. Even Gwyneth Paltrow and her Goop line look elementary in comparison! Nicknamed the Mona Lisa, Tess…
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This DIY Lemon Sugar Scrub Will Fade Dark Spots and Give You Smooth, Glowing Skin
Summer is basically here, and while we can hardly believe it, we’re all ready to break out those summer dresses and bathing suits. That being said, now more than ever we want our skin to look its best, but unsightly marks and bumps might still be looming. Luckily, you don’t have to spend a ton…
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3 Easy Tricks to Instantly Appear Slimmer
Sunny days renew the spirit — but the heat and humidity can also leave you puffy from head to toe. The easy remedy? Spa-inspired essential oil massages that increase circulation to flush excess fluids and eliminate bloat for a slim, radiant and happy you in no time! Puffy face? Try a rosemary oil facial. Heat…
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10 Genius Uses for Vicks VapoRub That Make Life Painless
Vicks VapoRub has a cult following among moms everywhere. Hey, we know our mamas used the stuff anytime one of us had a cold or cough. Many of them swore it was a miracle! My mom even used to rub it on the bottoms of my feet when I wasn’t feeling well. While Vicks (Buy…
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10 Unexpected Uses for Tea Bags for Your Skin, Hair, and Home
We all love a nice hot cup of tea, whether it’s in the morning to perk us up or just before bed to soothe ourselves off to sleep. Tea boasts a number of benefits for the body and the mind, but did you know the bags are good for a bunch of different beauty, health,…
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I Tried Kristen Bell’s Go-To Gel For Bold Blonde Eyebrows
As I’ve gotten older, my eyebrows have seemed to fade and just get patchier and patchier. Anyone else? I used to fill them in with dark brow products, but I recently went back to the blonde hair I had as a child. So I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect brow gel to fill…