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Stop Spider Veins in Their Tracks
October 1st, 2009Feeling psyched that summer’s over so you can hide your spider-veined legs again? You’re not alone: More than 50 percent of American women suffer from some form of vein problem, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. These unsightly—but harmless—blemishes appear when the veins in our legs weaken, causing blood to disburse and veins to swell.
Beauty From Within
September 1st, 2009Mom was right: When it comes to beauty, what’s on the inside is just as important as what’s on the outside. New research shows that certain foods and beverages can literally improve your skin from within. Here’s how you can slather, supplement, and snack your way to glowing, youthful skin with the help of four hot, new beauty ingredients.
Four superfoods that feed your skinGet Glowing!
September 1st, 2009Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but gold, silver, and other gems are her skin’s new go-to pal. Once reserved only for jewelry, precious metals and stones now appear in skin- and haircare products such as garnet exfoliants, 24-karat gold facials, and amethyst-infused scalp oils. These add a touch of luxury to your usual beauty routine and may even help delay signs
Precious metals and stones put sparkle in your skin.Healthy Ways to a Whiter Smile
September 1st, 2009Do you indulge in your one glass of antioxidant-packed red wine a night—and have the tooth stains to prove it? Food and drinks such as wine, coffee, cranberry juice, and mustard can dull even the brightest smiles.
Happy Feet
September 1st, 2009You may be sad to relegate your flip-flops to storage, but your feet are likely rejoicing. Getting out of those overly flexible, nonsupportive shoes should help reduce the heel and arch pain caused by plantar fasciitis.
In The Clear
September 1st, 2009Once puberty had come and gone, I thought my pimples had followed my prom dress into the back closet. But the joke was on me. At 31, days after giving birth, my face began breaking out in a freak show that could rival any teenager’s.
Get rid of adult acne once and for all.Did You Know? Skin pH
July 1st, 2009Your skin’s natural pH level hovers around a slightly acidic 4.7, but most skincare products have a pH of 6 or higher. This means your skin actually has to work harder to bring pH levels back to normal after you cleanse and moisturize, says cosmetic science consultant Johann Wiechers, PhD. The result? Dry, scaly skin.
Get Glowing Ayurveda-Style
July 1st, 2009Frizzy hair? Dry skin? Ease your summer beauty woes with these dosha-specific tips from Lee Macik, an ayurvedic aesthetician.
If you’re a vata …
your skin and hair tend to get drier than usual in the hot summer months.The Beauty of Wine
July 1st, 2009You cheered when news broke that a glass of red wine a day is actually good for your heart. Turns out it’s not just imbibing the stuff (in moderation, of course) that may have health benefits.
Reasons to toast vino's rejuvenating powers.Beyond Botox
July 1st, 2009Neurotoxin injections, laser resurfacing, chemical peels: They sound like punishments a comic book villain would inflict upon his victims. But despite the ominous-sounding names, more and more American women are embracing these cosmetic procedures in hopes of keeping their youthful appearance and moving closer to the homogenous ideal of beauty.
Age-defying alternatives offer safer (and effective!) results.
