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The Difference Between Body Lotion With SPF and Body Sunscreen

My fair-skinned roommate came home the other weekend frantically searching for aloe to soothe a bright red sunburn down the front of her legs. No, she hadn’t been at the beach or lying out on a rooftop—she was just running errands on a sunny day. “I need an everyday body lotion with SPF so I’m always covered,” she declared. Sounds like a no-brainer, I thought, there must be tons. Only…not so fast. A search of my local Sephora, Duane Reade, and

New Polish!

What is sexier than a pair of stilettos? Maybe the new Rouge Louboutin from Christian Louboutin! This beautiful red nail polish comes in a collector-worthy bottle that mimics the heel we all lust after! You can shop for Rouge Louboutin ($50) here: http://bit.ly/1nwWwgP.  

How to Keep Pounds Off for the Long Run

6 Long-Term Weight Loss Success Secrets Based on Research Maintain, don’t gain If you’ve ever dropped pounds and then tried to maintain your lower weight, you’ve probably blamed yourself when the scale started creeping back up. Well, emerging research shows that faulty willpower is not the main culprit. “Multiple systems in your body conspire against you in a push to regain lost weight,” explains Michael Rosenbaum, MD, an assistant professor of clinical medicine at Columbia University Medical Center and a top obesity

Skin Needs Moisturizer in the Summer Too

For most people, sunscreen is a given in the summer, even year round. But many people neglect moisturizer when temperatures are high, and that’s a mistake. “A lot of people don’t think they need to use as much moisturizer in the summer. They might feel like their skin is greasier, but they should keep up the same moisturizing regimen they use in the winter, especially if they spend time in an air-conditioned environment,” says Ray Jalian, cosmetic dermatologist at UCLA Medical