Photo by Cottonbro Studio on Pexels In the bustling world of beauty, where every shelf and webpage brims with the promise of flawlessness, vegan skincare has carved out a space that goes beyond surface-level allure. It’s an invitation to both redefine beauty standards and reconnect with nature. Embracing vegan skincare isn’t just about adhering to […]
Photo by Pure Julia on Unsplash How do you “decode” an icon of womanhood? While you’ll probably never discover the Rosetta Stone of Marilyn Monroe, it’s possible to connect the visual dots with the existing record of the icon’s magnificent style. In doing so, you can translate her timeless elegance for the modern age, redefining […]
If you’ve ever noticed inflamed, scaly patches of skin on your body and wondered what they are (and what you should do about them), psoriasis, an autoimmune disorder that causes such scaly rashes to form on the skin, may be the cause. While there are currently a number of treatments available for psoriasis, that’s not to […]
Smoothing, shaping, and fat-busting procedures aren’t going anywhere, so here’s your guide to which treatment is right for you. As noninvasive cosmetic treatments become more advanced and more accessible, the demand for fat-reduction procedures has crescendoed from a whisper to a yell. In fact, there are more than a dozen noninvasive body procedures using several diverse technologies […]
Whatever you do, don’t pluck. More hair on your head? Amazing. In your nose? Not so much. While your first thought might be to reach for your tweezers, you could actually wind up doing more harm than good if you pluck it out. That’s because your nose hair (while definitely annoying) actually serves a purpose—it’s your bod’s […]
Bodies are not one-size-fits-all, and weight-loss plans aren’t either. Here’s how to find a personalized diet that fits your goals, health needs, and lifestyle. 1 / 12 Weighing the options In theory, losing weight should be easy: Eat fewer calories than you burn, and—presto!—the pounds will start to fall off. But as anyone who has ever […]
While the exact location of the fountain of youth still eludes us, these expert-approved anti-aging secrets can lengthen your life span. 1. Deep-six the sugar Sugar is public health enemy No. 1 when it comes to aging, says Troy, Michigan–based plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, MD, author of The Age Fix: A Leading Plastic Surgeon Reveals How to Really Look […]
Here’s how to look subtly sun-kissed in a sweep. Michelle Monique/trunkarchive Even if I go without foundation or some kind of base, I will buff on a bit of bronzer – it’s the most important staple in my make-up life. I’m pale-skinned so a bit of warmth gives my face energy. Since it launched, I’ve […]
“Honey, I’ve had a little something done.” In that famous Sex and the City episode, Samantha and Carrie—so good at hyping up Fendi baguettes, cosmopolitans and irritating men—demonized the chemical peel for an entire generation. Developed in the ’50s as a method for minimizing deep wrinkles and scars on the face, chemical peels are liquid acid mixtures […]
Discover the black magic benefits It does way more than make your bagel look Instagram-ready – the black stuff can ease indigestion, improve cholesterol, and, yes, soak up your flatulence… What is it? Activated charcoal is charcoal that’s been treated with oxygen to increase its porosity and surface area, and is the type usually found […]
