beauty

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What You Need to Know About Vampire Facials

The trendy treatment first made famous by Kim Kardashian has taken off, but what exactly is it — and is it safe?

10 Foods for Healthy, Beautiful Skin

10 Foods for Healthy, Beautiful Skin

The first step in natural skin care is to take a look at your diet. Incorporate these foods for great skin.

Must-Know Winter Makeup Tips

Must-Know Winter Makeup Tips

These winter makeup tips will help you look bright, radiant and cheery even in harsh winter weather

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My Journey With Fillers Began When I was 18. By My 20s, My Face Was Permanently Scarred From Cosmetic Procedures.

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) isn’t vanity. It’s self-torture, and it’s socially condoned.

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What Is Body Dysmorphia (BDD)?

If you’re obsessively thinking about and trying to correct a part of your body, you may have body dysmorphic disorder

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Staring at an Image of Yourself on Zoom Has Serious Consequences for Mental Health – Especially for Women

While experiences with self-objectification lead both women and men to focus on their appearance, women tend to face many more negative consequences

Melissa Blake, 2020

Why I’m Speaking Up About Toxic Beauty Standards

As a disabled woman, I was taught that I could never be beautiful — and that’s a problem

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Skin Lightening Creams Are Dangerous — And Harm Women

A new series by CNN looks at the physical and emotional harms caused by the multibillion-dollar skin lightening industry

Get Your Glow On

Get Your Glow On

Take our winter glow skin health quiz

Plastic Surgeon Drawing On Woman's Body For Surgery

Thinking About Getting a Tummy Tuck? What to Know Before Going Under the Knife.

A tummy tuck can help your abdomen look firmer, but it's not a complete weight loss overhaul

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Curious About Collagen?

Has Jennifer Aniston got you wondering what role collagen plays in your body? Trying to decide if it's a good idea to take collagen? Read on to get the facts.

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Considering Plastic Surgery? Here’s What You Should Know.

A look into common surgeries for women, how to ease into a cosmetic change and what to look for in a surgeon

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25-Year-Long Study of Black Women Links Frequent Use of Lye-Based Hair Relaxers to a Higher Risk of Breast Cancer

The elevated risk for the heaviest users of lye-based hair products – which included about 20% of study participants – is concerning

Coping With Atopic Dermatitis

Coping With Atopic Dermatitis

Handwashing and mask-wearing can increase the severity of this common skin disorder.

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Atopic Dermatitis Shows Up on Your Skin, but Its Effects Go Much Deeper

Commonly known as eczema, this skin condition can cause physical and emotional pain — but learning how to manage it makes all the difference

Top 10 Hair Care Tips  to Get Your Best Look

Top 10 Hair Care Tips to Get Your Best Look

Experts weigh in on the secrets to having healthy hair

How to Feel Sexy From the Inside Out

Sexy Starts From the Inside

Before you go buy new sexy lingerie, get in touch with your inner soulful beauty and let your sexiness radiate from your confident inner essence.

Are Superbugs Making Themselves at Home in Your Makeup Bag?

Are Superbugs Making Themselves at Home in Your Makeup Bag?

Makeup is a daily staple for most women, but new research finds that 9 of 10 beauty products may harbor superbugs after they're opened.

Hair Loss Is a Problem for Women, Too

Hair Loss Is a Problem for Women, Too

Hair loss is common in women and can occur due to genetics and the hairstyles and hair products used by women.

CBD for Women: What Are Women Using CBD For?

CBD for Women: What Are Women Using CBD For?

These days, CBD—cannabidiol, a chemical derived from cannabis—is being sold in many forms and used for many things. Find out what women are using it for.

Know Your Options for Younger Looking Skin

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Who Do I Need to Call?

Many women want younger looking skin, but don't know where to start. Nurse Barb Dehn offers advice on options for deciding on a treatment right for you.

Dressing Your Age: Removing the Stigma

Dressing Your Age: Removing the Stigma

The rules of fashion have relaxed, but it's still important for women to dress in a way that celebrates who they are now—not who they once were.

8 DIY and Natural Skincare Solutions for Better Self-Care

8 DIY and Natural Skincare Solutions for Better Self-Care

As a certified fitness professional and registered yoga teacher, taking care of my body is something I prioritize—and this includes my skincare.

Does Your Face Become Lopsided As You Age?

Does Your Face Become Lopsided As You Age?

New research shows that differences between the two sides of your face increase with age.