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The Good, Bad, and Ugly Truth About My First Brazilian Wax
My first Brazilian wax started on a whim. I was searching for something on Groupon when I saw it advertised. I thought about my upcoming vacation (I was going on a Caribbean cruise), and I immediately hit the buy button. Lucky for me, when I called to book my first Brazilian — the removal of…
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6 Easy Ways to Slow Aging and Feel Younger
Live a longer, better life with easy strategies proven to turn back the clock. Say yes to invitations. Finding an hour a week to socialize, whether you join friends for dinner or take a knitting class, increases life expectancy as effectively as losing 50 pounds, exercising daily, or quitting smoking, say scientists at Brigham Young…
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Gray Roots? Puffy Face? We’ve Got Fixes for 7 Common Beauty Problems
Just because we’re stuck indoors, doesn’t mean we aren’t faced with our usual beauty blunders. Over-plucked eyebrows anyone? But luckily, there are some easy ways to fix the most common woes from frizzy hair to pesky pimples. Problem: My face looks puffy. Fix: Sweep a bronzer two shades darker than your skin (like Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer,…
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These Retinoid Creams Will Have You Looking Younger By the Holidays
Vitamin A–derived retinoids are the gold standard for smoothing, firming and evening out skin — that’s why finding the best retinoid cream for your skin can be a game-changer. But that’s not all this anti-aging ingredient can do! “It turns out the formerly prescription-only ingredient can also clear acne, moisturize skin, and reduce sensitivity,” says…
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Little Boy Is Convinced Haircut Will Make Him Look Like His Best Friend’s Twin
When Lydia Stith Rosebush posted this photo of her son Jax and his best friend on Facebook, she had no idea it would go viral. But it has–thanks to the innocence of her almost-5-year-old boy. Jax and his best friend Reddy are inseparable. So when his mom said his hair was getting a little wild…
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This DIY Scalp Scrub Fights Hair Loss and Greasy Strands
Does your hair look a little more greasy than usual? Is your scalp feeling a little more clogged up than it normally does? During the summer months when we’re sweating more, these things are pretty common. Unfortunately, they can cause other unpleasant situations like hair loss and uncomfortable scalp buildup. But with an all-natural DIY…
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What is the Best Hair Removal Method?
When it comes to hair removal, there are so many methods to choose from, whether you’re making sure your brows are well-groomed or you need to make sure you have smooth legs for a special show-stopping summer dress. There’s tweezing, epilating, waxing, laser, creams, and of course good old fashioned shaving to choose from, but…
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Stop Lipstick From Smudging Under Your Mask With This Two-Second Trick
The pandemic has brought about so many changes to how we live, like wearing masks on a regular basis. When it comes to our makeup routines, many of us aren’t wearing lipstick anymore because it runs the risk of smudging and getting all over our face coverings. But with spring coming and things on the…
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Anti-Aging Carrot Juice Can Improve Your Eyes, Skin, Brain, and More
The fall means it’s peak carrot season, and whether you like to throw them into soups or you prefer to braise or roast them up on their own, now’s the perfect time to soak up all their health benefits. Carrots are notoriously good for your eyes, and they can even improve the health of your…
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This Fruit Extract Reduces Wrinkles and Crows Feet Just as Well as Retinol
As we get older, we tend to opt for skincare products with ingredients that treat the signs of aging, like fine lines and wrinkles. Many anti-aging skincare products attribute their effectiveness to retinol, but we’ve just learned of another ingredient that’s giving the skin-healing vitamin a run for its money — rambutan extract. If you’ve…