So, you’ve been diagnosed with eczema. Bummer. But hey, there are a lot worse diagnoses out there. Eczema may be unsightly and uncomfortable; however, it is also treatable, non-life-threatening, and non-contagious, so you are golden. All you really need is a positive attitude and a solid skin care regimen. Here are a few skin care tips to keep you itch- and flare-up-free. Eczema may feel like a total nightmare at times, but hopefully a little regular love for your skin can go
When it comes to prepping their famous clients for the cameras, second-rate formulas won’t cut it for these green makeup gurus. During their years of dabbing, lining, sweeping and swiping, they’ve discovered natural and organic cosmetics that not only meet their high standards for ingredient purity, but also do not compromise on performance. Curious to see what products these pros choose as their favorites and how they apply them for red carpet-worthy results? Here’s your peek inside the kits of the
Now that winter will soon be a thing of the past, our style maven Jacqui Stafford reveals her favorite springtime accessories. From the perfect carry-all clutch in a hot shade to a bright, bold scarf that will elevate any outfit, our Style Expert Jacqui Stafford hand picks the only accessories you’ll need this spring. The Gladiator Heel Freshen up your wardrobe with a high-heeled, lace-up gladiator sandal. Go for a metallic or snakeskin print—they’ll work with everything. And no need to spend a
21 Unexpected Beauty Uses For Coconut Oil There are very few beauty products that we can honestly say are cure-alls, but coconut oil comes pretty close. You can use it for everything from healing scars to moisturizing dry knees. Recently, all the talk about relying on this oil for fresh breath got us thinking: what can’t coconut oil do? The answer: mattify (and it took us a minute to come up with that one). Celebrities like Emma Stone count it among
A new study says that 9 out of 10 women admit to making grooming mistakes such as washing hair daily to bring more volume to it or plucking eyebrows too close to the mirror to get a perfect shape. The study has been conducted by professional hair care website Hairtrade.com, reports femalefirst.co.uk. “We all make hair and beauty mistakes but the good news is they can easily be put right and by doing so, may even save you time and money,” said
This one will have everyone asking, “How’d you do that?” Braids are all the rage right now in hair trends, so I thought I would share this easy tutorial! Prep: Start with dry hair and layer in your favorite texturizing product. If hair is too soft, a product that many backstage teams keep in bulk is a thickening spray called TIGI Bed Head Superstar Queen for a Day. This product creates the ideal working texture for braiding without any product stickiness. Style: Using
All your skincare and beauty problems answered. My daughter is nine years old and is required to attend school activities most of the time. I’ve noticed recently that her face is getting drier and darker. May I know, at her age now, is it advisable for her to apply moisturizer or sunblock everyday? If not, when is the best time for her to start? – Teresa Product trainer Regenn Lee says that external aggressors such as pollution and the harshness of the
Ask a Scientist: Why Does Stress Make Me Break Out? The Scientist: Claudia Aguirre, Ph.D., a neuroscientist working in the skincare industry The Answer: Your body is wired for “fight or flight.” When our caveman ancestors encountered danger, a flood of stress hormones prepped their bodies to do battle or hightail it to safety. The same neurochemistry is at work today, but you can’t run away from an angry boss—or punch her in the face—so the stress hormones go at their business
The Best (and Worst) States for Skin in America For younger-looking skin, consider moving to Minnesota, Hawaii and New York. Our Skin Age Quiz, taken by 28,000 women, found statistically significant differences in skin age from state to state. The quiz examines how factors like lifestyle, habits, genetics, nutrition and stress levels affect the look of your skin, using a proprietary algorithm to determine the results. In the grand beauty-scheme, most of the nation’s skin looks a tad older than its age, but the
The quality of your sleep, along with your bedtime and wake time, influence your body fat composition. You already know that it’s important to get a solid night of sleep on a regular basis. For the vast majority of people, the “sweet spot” for the right amount of sleep per night is between 6 and 9 hours. When we don’t sleep enough, two hormones in our body are greatly affected: ghrelin and leptin. Ghrelin is a hormone that gives us the “go”
