Summer means splashing in pools, hitting the sand, savoring stone fruits, backyard barbecues, and … figuring out how to prevent mosquito bites! Nature’s smallest creatures love to come out and play during the hottest months of the year, which makes bug spray an essential skin-care item for every member of the family.
Hayley Wood, holistic esthetician and founder of Therapeutic Skin Coach, recently shared how to give yourself the best at-home gua sha facial. With these skills now in your arsenal, it’s time to ensure you have the right oils on hand to perfect your practice. Many of these ingredients you may already have—or can easily be ...
Meet your new self-care hero: the at-home gua sha facial. While DIY face masks and baths tend to be the most popular forms of self-care, perhaps facial massage should be added to the ritual routine. The benefits of facial massage—specifically the practice of gua sha—include relieving facial tension, toning facial muscles, boosting circulation, and improving ...
Mother’s Day may look a bit different this year—but if there’s one thing we can learn from social distancing, it’s that our ability to connect doesn’t go away just because we’re unable to share physical space. You can show the mother figure in your life just how much you love her in simple, heartfelt ways. ...
Whether out of boredom or necessity, now is a great time to try some DIY projects at home. Mix up a creative cocktail or replenish your hairspray without a trip to the store—these projects are fun, easy, and practical. Try one with your kids, or plan to do one via a virtual happy hour with ...
A few deep breaths can go a long way. Set the stage for some serious self-care by making a DIY essential oil blend that may support immunity and will remind you to take a minute to recharge. This simple recipe features drops of warm cinnamon, refreshing eucalyptus, woody rosemary, and a touch of vibrant citrus.
Though makeup trends may come and go, there’s one trend we’re sticking to for good: ditching chemicals in favor of natural ingredients that are just as high-performing as they are good for our skin. After all, if we’re picky about our food and household items, shouldn’t these strict standards extend to beauty essentials? And here’s ...
From bronzed skin to beachy waves, summer is all about effortless, natural beauty. Since there’s no better time to incorporate nature-based products and good-for-you formulas into your hair, skin, and makeup routine, we’ve rounded up the best of summer beauty. Get ready to turn up the heat with these 21 sizzling summer essentials.
You don’t have to be on a beach to enjoy perfectly tousled hair. Give yourself beachy waves wherever you are by mixing up a bottle of this DIY sea salt spray using just four simple ingredients. Sea salt adds volume, while coconut oil and conditioner lock in moisture so your locks don’t become brittle. Including ...
Nothing beats soaking in a relaxing bath after a long day, but not all bath suds are created equal. To avoid potentially harmful ingredients, we’ve got a DIY recipe using simple home staples like the dish soap from Planet Inc. It’s made from natural, plant-based ingredients and doesn’t contain any ammonia or synthetic preservatives, either. ...
Although washing your hands might seem like a mundane task, it’s an opportunity to take a few minutes to breathe deeply and be mindful. These DIY jelly soaps might shake like Jell-O, just don’t take a bite! Instead, keep them artfully arranged on your bathroom counter, and enjoy the benefits of essential oils every time ...
Feeling the burn? When little red bumps appear on freshly-shaven skin, consider it your body’s way of saying it needs a little extra TLC. After all, the skin is our largest organ, and easily absorbs everything we put on it—even shaving cream. That’s why we made a DIY shave butter that uses gentle yet nourishing ...
Use witch hazel to cleanse your skin after a workout (and help prevent breakouts!).
It’s winter again, and along with it comes rough winds and unfavorable weather conditions. Dry, cold air is enough to drive anyone crazy, but the unwanted gift of painful, tight, and chapped skin makes winter feel so much worse.
If you don’t already clean your makeup brushes regularly, you might want to start. A 2013 study from Loyola Marymount University found that after one month, brush bacteria had increased to a number too high to measure. Eek! Thankfully, washing your brushes is really easy to do, no pricey products required.
A soothing, hydrating lip balm is first on our list of beauty must-haves for winter. But many conventional balms contain petroleum and mineral oil, two oil byproducts you probably don’t want anywhere near your lips. (It’s worth noting the European Union has actually banned the use of petroleum in personal care products.)
Few personal care products play as important a role as deodorant. It’s what saves us during sweaty situations like first dates, job interviews, and hardcore gym sessions. Plus, it’s one of the few products we use without fail every single day.
Want a brighter, firmer complexion without having to shell out a ton for a spa facial? Take matters literally into your own hands with this DIY face massage developed by Rachael Pontillo, a licensed aesthetician and holistic skin care educator based in Philadelphia. Pontillo designed this massage to help: Release fluid and reduce tension in facial ...
There’s something so satisfying about working shampoo into a thick lather in the shower. Covering your whole head in big, foamy bubbles just feels so—clean. But, as good as it feels, that shampoo probably isn’t doing you any favors.
There’s nothing better than a product that can serve multiple purposes in your makeup routine. That’s exactly why beauty insiders adore facial mists—and explains why the most coveted ones come with a steep price tag.
When you apply Neosporin on a cut, you might be doing more than just speeding up the healing process—you could be exposing yourself to harmful chemicals.
She timed it perfectly, in true Kardashian style.
San Diego, Calif., June 2010. Despite the gray skies, I’m lounging on the beach with three friends. We’re determined to make the most out of a weekend trip—gloomy weather or not.
At 13, my face was a warzone. The friendly dermatologist swore to me that the chocolate-acne connection was purely a myth—and that the food we eat does not cause breakouts. Yet, with that “wisdom” in mind, plus endless treatments ranging from prescription pills to over-the-counter cleansers and creams, my pimples persisted for almost 20 years.