Skin Care

This Plumping ‘Facial in a Bottle’ Helped Me Turn a 3-Step Skin-Care Routine Into a Spa-Worthy Experience

Any dermatologist will tell you that the key to healthy, glowing skin is a simple and consistent skin-care regimen—all you really need is a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen in the morning, and a cleanser, treatment, and moisturizer at night. But at a time when11-step routines have become the norm on social media, it’s easy to lose sight of what constitutes a…
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Skin Care

Gua Sha Helps Relieve Facial Tension\u2014But Did You Know It Can Help With Foot Pain, Too?

What you may not realize, though, is that gua sha’s powers extend beyond creating a sculpted jaw. For hundreds of years, the practicehas been used to alleviate pain and treat ailments from head to toe—literally. If chronic foot pain is getting in the way of your day-to-day, it might be high time for a DIY guassage. Read ahead to discover the gua sha tools and techniques that can…
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Skin Care

How My Postpartum Beauty Routine Helped Me Survive Life With a Newborn and Re-Discover Myself During Fourth-Trimester Haze

At least, that’s how I felt when I welcomed my daughter last year. No matter how many baby books I read or how many classes I took to ready myself for life with a newborn, there was nothing that could possibly have prepared me for the absolute guilt that came with the idea of taking any “me time.” And how could I not? From the moment you welcome a baby into your home, the idea of…
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Skin Care

A Dermatologist With Dry Skin Who *Hates* Putting on Body Lotion Swears By This $10 Time-Saving Moisturizer

As a board-certified dermatologist with over 20 years of experience, Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD knows just how important it is to keep your skin moisturized. And because the skin on her body is always dry, she has first-hand knowledge to support this understanding. But she has a secret—shehates putting on body lotion. “If you really have dry skin and you’re busy like me and…
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