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The season of dry skin is upon us and many people, no matter their skin type, will be experiencing the harsh and visible side effects of arid, cold air. But, what exactly is dry skin? Your skin has a moisture barrier made of natural lipids that keep moisture in and irritants out. When this barrier is damaged, it creates read
In my ever-growing list of semi-permanent beauty obsessions, keratin treatments are the least permanent (ironically) of recurring service appointments. Just to give you an idea, I get lash extensions at Courtney Akai every five weeks and gel manicures at least once a month. Touchups of my Browhaus Brow Resurrection and read
As a wise, strapping warrior once warned: "Winter is coming." While you may not have White Walkers to fear while braving the elements, harsh cold can wreak havoc on your complexion. "As winter temperatures fall and the air gets drier, your skin pays the price," says Dr. Joshua Zeichner, a dermatologist and director of read
Recently, Britney Spears shocked the universe — or at least the Internet — by trading in her va-va-voom mane for what the faceless masses collectively dubbed a "mom bob." I, too, have a mom bob, which is the result of growing out a pixie for the last eight months or so. But, I wanted the old-school Britney. read
By Maria Janowiak Tip: Your fridge isn't just a closet for food — it’s a high-tech device that helps you store all of your favorite snacks, condiments, and meal-fixins in optimal conditions. Not only do refrigerators have different compartments that serve different purposes, they also have different temperature read
There are many things lube is known as being good for — like making sexy-time more enjoyable, longer-lasting, and pretty awesome in general. One thing it's not known for? Being an anti-frizz treatment. Well, according to Überlube (I swear I'm not making that up), we're all missing out. The brand claims its read
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