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 […]
The heat is on and the hair is up Summer has arrived, and it’s time to find a stylish up-do hairstyle to get you through. Yes, there is an undeniable bliss in leaving your hair to fall freely, but in the warmer months, humidity and an increasingly active lifestyle can leave hair looking frizzy, dull and even […]
By Claire Higney It’s time to take things global The beauty business is an international industry worth billions, but it’s not just product innovation that drives the market. These days, beauty vloggers and Instagrammers mean trends from faraway places are more influential and accessible than ever. Whether it’s the Korean love of luminous skin or […]
