Cracked heels can be a problem, especially in the colder months when the air lends itself to dry skin. On top of that, these fissures can worsen as a result of the pressure put on your heels throughout the day — especially if you're a fan of foot-imbalancing stilettos. Along with being less-than-aethestically-pleasing, untreated cracked heels can split even further, causing pain (and in some Read more

If cooler weather means dry, flaky skin, you might find Rhonda Allison Drop of Essence Hydration Drops ($48) to be a quick fix. A tiny dab of this serum goes a long way to hydrating skin, even after a peel or sunburn. It also has nice, straightforward ingredients, so you know exactly what you're getting: omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, geranium oil, and lavender oil. That's it, and the geranium Read more

Taking long showers does more than just raise your water and heating bills. It also dries your skin out, wastes water, and annoys the other people in your household. As a chronic long shower-taker, I'm trying to ween myself off of lengthy sojourns in my favorite tiny tiled room, and I've come across quite a few helpful tips along the way. So to get help kicking the habit, just keep reading. Read more

Winter can be such a gorgeous season, but its dehydrating effects on the skin aren't always quite as lovely. I asked Jillian Dempsey, celebrity makeup artist and Avon's global creative color director, what her tips are for adapting her makeup and skin care routines for cooler-weathered times. See her helpful advice when you read more. Read more

'Tis the season for illness, and unfortunately, a few of us on Team Bella have come down with the common cold in in the past week. (And a never-ending cold it seems to be.) A nasty little bug it is, colds also have a way of causing chapped, red, and generally all-around irritated noses. For tips on preventing and getting rid of the problem, just read more. Read more

Just because the temperature has dropped doesn't mean your skin care routine should, too. Before you start incorporating a whole new regimen, aesthetician Elena Capo of NYC's Cowshed Spa has a few tips on how you can prevent dry skin from happening in the first place. "If you have extremely dry skin, it may be because you are using the wrong product for your skin type," she says. To see the rest Read more

Cooling temperatures and windy days can be delightful, but they also have a tendency to wreak havoc on your skin. The good news is that there are lots of ways to prep your face for crisp weather. To find out what you can do to get primed for the new season, just keep reading. Read more