You're beautiful.
I've often heard that blemishes can bloom from diet changes, hormonal fluctuation, and from changing skincare products. All of these factors may contribute in some way to the outbreak of spots, but one thing I know for sure is that when I am stressed, I always suffer a breakout. I decided to do a little bit of research to find out why, if in fact it is stress that is such a traumatic trigger for Read more
Launched earlier this year, Aveda's latest skin care collection is called Outer Peace. This four-step skin care line uses modern Ayurvedic botanicals to achieve balanced, clear skin. Some key ingredients in these products include salicylic acid, the anti-irritant saw palmetto, ambla (a popular Ayurvedic berry that helps heal) and a blend of organic essential oils such as lemon, tea tree and Read more
The clear skin protecting my iPhone's screen and body has long worn off, so I was excited to test out BodyGuardz's clear film for the iPhone. The company is known for its film that's specially made to fit all types of gadgetry - from media players, PDAs, phones to cameras - and I read the protectors are made from the same material that is used to protect the front of automobiles from stones and Read more
Shhh. It's our little secret. Nobody has to know that you've just undergone a GentleWaves treatment. I've just learned about this totally cool skin care procedure that I have to tell all of you brides about! OK, so it's not cheap. It costs anywhere from $75-$100 depending on where you go, but like I said, no one will know you've had anything done. You'll feel no pain; you actually don't feel Read more
What do you give a photography pal who already has every camera, lens, and accessory under the sun? Gift skin ink of the nonpermanent variety in the form of the Tattly Camera Tattoo Set ($25). Since the photographers we know are rarely without a camera, a tattoo of any duration seems like a natural next step. The illustrations by three Brooklyn designers are not your average grocery-store Read more
Moms-to-be, we salute you. Perhaps your body is changing, and you're not quite sure if your favorite beauty treatments are allowed. In honor of today's release of What to Expect When You're Expecting, we reached out to Dr. Lindsay Cruel, OB/GYN (also known as my dad) to debunk any pregnancy beauty myths. Find out your prenatal dos and don'ts when you read more. Read more
It's hard enough to remember to put on sunscreen when you leave the house, but now you also need to make sure your sunscreen is safe to use. The Environmental Working Group has just released its 2012 Sunscreen Guide, and in order to make the list, a sunscreen must be free of oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate, not have an SPF above 50, and must be broad spectrum (protects against both UVA and UVB Read more
Miranda Kerr made the trip Down Under for the 2012 Women of Style Awards, where her skin care line, Kora Organics by Miranda Kerr, was nominated in the beauty category. She chose a pale blue gown by Australian designer Carla Zampatti for the evening that had beautiful draping, a racer back, and a plunging neckline. Clearly, the 29-year-old supermodel has major style. On Allison McNamara: Rebecca Read more
You went for a gorgeous two-hour hike in the woods, brought back some great photos and uh-oh — you also brought back some poison ivy. When you accidentally brush up against this plant, the uroshiol oil rubs onto your skin, and can instantly create redness, raised bumps, blisters, and an insatiable itch. First and foremost, get out of the clothes you were wearing on the hike and wash the oil off Read more
Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more
