Skin Care

The $12 Secret Weapon a Makeup Artist Swears By To Combat Sweat and Shine on the Red Carpet

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January 20, 2024
Red carpets are stressful—there’s so much going on, the lights are super hot, and you’re supposed to look your best from every angle. So when Emily Amick, a makeup artist in New York City, is doing red-carpet makeup for her celebrity clients, she has one simple skin-prep step that zaps away oil and prevents moisture from seeping through makeup. And if you have your own…
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Weight Loss

9 Everyday Habits That Reduce Inflammation

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January 18, 2024
Inflammation is your immune system’s response to an irritant, whether it be bacteria, a foreign object, or toxins. It’s a natural process in the body, however it can become dangerous when your body’s inflammatory response starts to damage your healthy cells, tissues…
Skin Care

My Skin’s Always Been Too Sensitive for Retinol, But I Finally Found an Alternative That Smooths Wrinkles Without Irritation

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January 18, 2024
In a day and age when expert advice seems readily available around every corner of the Internet, you’d be hard-pressed to find an anti-aging breakdown that doesn’t include the use of a retinoid. But for many (including me), the side effects that come along with retinoids—redness, irritation, burning—make them all-but-impossible to tolerate. To that end, those of us who…
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Women's Health

6 Common Sun Mistakes to Avoid All Year Long

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January 13, 2024
Gone are the days when you’d lie out like an iguana and soak in the sun. Now that you’re older and wiser, you’re trying to be smarter about protecting your skin. Good thing, too, because melanoma, the second most common form of skin cancer in women aged 15 to 29, has increased 6.1 percent annually in Caucasian women younger than 44, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Yet while…
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Weight Loss

How to Do An Elimination Diet: 7 Tips for Beginners

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January 12, 2024
It’s important to eat a balanced diet for your health and wellness, but sometimes certain foods can lead to tummy troubles. Food intolerances and sensitivities can lead to symptoms like bloating, diarrhea and constipation, as well as non-GI issues like headaches and skin…
Women's Health

How to Summerproof Your Body

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January 10, 2024
By now, slathering on sunscreen before stepping out the door should be a year-round habit, but your epidermis is not the only thing being affected by el sol. Other parts of your body can be negatively affected by the sun, sounds and soaring heat of the summer months. Here’s how to protect five of them from harm. Kidneys Summer Hazard: Heat When it’s hot, you’re at a greater risk…
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