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One of my favorite things about getting tattooed is that it never really feels the same way twice. Different parts of the body (and different people as a whole) have differing levels of pain tolerance, and the healing process can go so many different ways depending on where a tattoo is located, too. Hand tattoos…
Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician and “Father of Modern Medicine,” once said that all disease starts in the gut. Although not entirely true, it was a perceptive observation—when gut health is compromised, the risk of disease and disorder rises markedly. This is because the “gut” is a lot more than just the stomach. It’s your…
Double-cleansing devotees might find a new favorite in Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil. It’s a blend of antioxidant-rich black sesame oil, anti-inflammatory black currant seed oil, and moisturizing jojoba seed oil that work together to break down makeup and excess oils without disturbing sensitive skin. And because locking a good moisturizer into your routine…
La Mer, Charlotte Tilbury, Diptyque, and Tom Ford are just a few of the must-have brands housed at luxury beauty retailer Violet Grey. Synonymous with indulgence, wellness, and damn-good products, the one-stop-shop for everything high-end beauty constantly leaves us waiting with bated breath for any kind of sale. That’s why Violet Grey’s Black Friday sale…
You know what we’re thankful for? Well, a lot of things, of course, but among them, the myriad options we have for manicures. There is truly something for everyone these days, whether they prefer traditional polish, gels, or dip; short and simple or long and shaped; seasonal shades or nail art that takes on a…
But how much a shampoo lathers caters more to consumer perception than actual need. “The richer the lather, the more the consumer thinks, ‘Ooh, this is working,’” says cosmetic chemist Ni’Kita Wilson during our episode. But in reality, since oil inhibits bubbles, the cleaner your hair, the more foam you’re likely to see — thus…
It was more than a decade ago when I received horrifying news: My best friend had chosen strappy, open-toe shoes for her bridesmaids’ ensembles. At the time, I owned no open-toe shoes — maybe flip-flops for quick dog walks or the few-and-far-between trip to the beach — and for what I deemed good reason. My…
[ad_1] November 25, 2020– “Ogham is the oldest form of writing in Ireland. Dating back to the 4th century, it is often affectionately called the tree alphabet. It is an archaic script using trees as letters. In Ogham, the characters were called feda trees or branching nin branches because of their shape. Amazingly, this ancient…
Going out the night before Thanksgiving? Here’s a makeup guide so you can look fab all throughout the night! A hardcore night before thanksgiving needs a makeup look that stays put all night long. It should be able to resist sweat, chronic laughing, a steamy environment, and the blushing of your cheeks from too much…
[ad_1] The course of human life can change in the blink of an eye. That’s what happened when, at age 14, Canadian gymnast Taylor Lindsay-Noel suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed. Taylor Lindsay-Noel / Twitter @Taylorin At that time, as an Olympic Games contender, Lindsay-Noel already had strength and spirit. In the 12-year journey…