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Jojoba oil is referred to as a vegetable oil, but it is actually a liquid wax that comes from the seed of the Jojoba, a shrub found in the Southwest. The oil is usually refined to be odorless and colorless. When it became illegal in the United States to use sperm whale oil in 1974, funding was provided to investigate applications where Jojoba oil could take its place. Because Jojoba oil has a Read more
Dried-out skin under your eyes isn't pretty, but it's a reality for a lot of us. The only thing that really helps is a moisture-trapping hydrator, which is why we've been using KTO Vitality Rose & Cucumber eye cream ($30). The primary ingredient is pure vegetable glycerin, which packs a hydrating punch and helps keep the moisture around, too, and the cream also has aloe, shea butter, jojoba, Read more
It's been a while since we've been lip-sessed. You know the phenomenon: you try a new lip product and like it so much you find yourself applying it constantly, cuddling with it at night, etc. But it turns out that sometimes even jaded beauty editors get a second chance at true love, and the new object of our affection is Ilia lip conditioner ($24). This stuff is great for a whole slew of reasons. Read more
Stop scratching! Kids with sensitive skin — and their parents — know that dry, itchy, or painful skin is no joke. There's no one cause of sensitive skin. It can be hereditary, caused by harsh products, or simply from spending time outside in the cold Winter or the hot Summer. Oversensitive kiddos aren't doomed to a season full of scratching. These products will help soothe their irritated Read more
A child's skin isn't the only thing that needs protecting during the Summer. Their hair needs protection too! The sun, chlorine, and salt water can have a drying, damaging effect on hair (and the scalp) that will last long after those pool parties and family trips to the beach. Protect and nourish your lil swimmer's locks with a leave-in conditioner that adds moisture while reducing fly aways Read more
Here's an excerpt from a colorfully fun post by OnSugar blog Queen of the Quarter Life Crisis: So welcome to my new series — Inspired By. The first edition? Katy Perry's "California Gurls." After watching the music video, I'm still a little confused as to what a cupcake bikini has to do with California, but nevertheless, it's cute and fun. . . just like California. Here's my Read more
According to Allure, "The trend toward using natural ingredients was pioneered by perfumer and author Mandy Aftel." Well, guess what? Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with the famed perfumer in her Berkeley, CA studio. We covered everything from beautifully stanky scents to trends in the industry to advice on selecting fragrances. And when I asked her if she had any do-it-yourself ideas Read more
You spend a nice chunk of change on your perfume, so you want to make it all worthwhile. The more you spray the longer it will last, right? Wrong and costly, in fact. Nix that over-zealous spraying finger of yours, because I've got some tips on how to make your fragrances stay put. Keep in mind that everyone's skin will react differently according to body chemistry, diet, and health, and check Read more
