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When it comes to laundry, you know which of your clothes need special treatment, such as hand washing or a gentle cycle in the machine. But it’s worth a mention to give your unmentionables some special treatment. Most panties, bras, shapewear and other undergarments say to hand wash, but many…
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It’s been a long evening of festive fun, and all you want to do when you get home is fall into bed, right? But when you have a full face of makeup, it’s a good idea to take a few moments to clean your skin before hitting the sack. Your…
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Regardless of your age, you may have heard the buzz about facial peels and microdermabrasion. It sounds painful, but what’s the real story behind these spa mainstays? And is it safe? There are two ways to undergo the processes: at home or administered by a certified esthetician in a spa,…
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Sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get coiffed. When you find yourself pressed for time with a hair-raising head, there are a few things you can do to smooth the edges. No time for a shampoo? No problem! We tend to wash our hair too frequently…
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Here’s an eye-opening fact on getting some shut-eye. A recent study published in the British Medical Journal found that people who don’t get enough sleep actually look less attractive, less healthy and more tired that their well-rested counterparts. Researcher John Axelsson says that getting those Zzzzz’s is one of the…
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Far too often people overlook the importance of proper eyelash care. While woman are constantly undergoing maintenance for eyebrows, undereye circles and other eyesores, they rarely focus on the upkeep of these ultra-important protectors. Ironically, your lashes are extremely fragile and tend to not grow back as fast. There are…
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Foundation isn’t the starting point of your make-up routine after all. It’s actually primer. Not sure what the point is? Primer makes your face last a little longer while also giving skin a flawless appearance. Before most women lay the foundation of their lovely look, they usually apply moisturizer. The…
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For Asian, Latina and black women – and any other shade in between – it can be a challenge to find the perfect shade of makeup to match skin tone. Other challenges might include controlling shine and oil or concealing darker pigmented areas. Luckily, many cosmetic companies have cropped up…
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The only thing worse than feeling sick is looking the part. You know what we’re talking about — chapped lips, puffy eyes, red nose and fever blisters. Even after you’re past the point of being contagious, the unsightly aftermath can linger for some time to come and leave you looking…
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You know by now to apply sunscreen, moisturizer and all those other products that care for your skin and keep it looking beautiful to your face. But are you going beyond the jaw line? The skin on your neck and chest, aka the décolletage and cleavage, tends not to be…
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