Health and Beauty

TLC for End-of-Summer Hair

It may seem that no matter how well you take care of your hair all summer (with SPF, hats, conditioners, you name it), by the time fall rolls around, you're always dealing with some serious dry, damaged strands thanks to all that time spent in the sun. How do you bring your hair back to life? Follow the advice I got from two top experts and watch your locks magically return to its pre-summer glory.

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Health and Beauty

The Fresh Beauty Catch of the Day: Caviar

Next time I go out for sushi, I may just be tempted to order some roe (those little brightly colored fish eggs) just for my laugh lines. That's because over the last few years there's been a spike in the number of skin care and hair products that feature caviar with promises that those little balls of DNA will make you look like a teenager all over again. In fact, there have been rumors of celebrities using fish-egg-spiked potions to turn back the clock. And when there's buzz, I'm there to check it out.

Health and Beauty

De-Toxifying Your Nail Polish

There's a lot of fuss being made these days about the ingredients in nail polish products-three (formaldehyde, toluene, and DBP) in particular. The tricky thing is that even though these "Big Three" (as they're called in the industry) have been linked to certain health problems and concerns, not everyone agrees that the amount in your nail polish is cause for concern.

Skin Care

The Dirt on Soap

Everybody thinks they know how to wash their face, right? Well, a lot of us are choosing products that don't quite work with our skin chemistry, stripping it of precious moisture and triggering some serious skin freak-outs. The good news is not only will choosing the right product make for happier skin right now, but since irritation over time can cause inflammation (which means faster aging), you can actually save your skin some grief down the road.

Health and Beauty

Holistic Spa Wisdom from Cygalle Healing Spa

Just like with food, when it comes to beauty and skincare products, fresh is always best—I mean, no one really wants to deal with synthetic preservatives if they don't have to, right?

Skin Care

Common Sunscreen Mistakes

It's sun season, so UV rays have been on my mind lately (and most likely yours, too). And while we all know how important making sure you've got some SPF on hand is to preserving your natural beauty, there are some sneaky missteps you could be leaving your skin vulnerable to damage. Without becoming housebound, there is not way to avoid coming in contact with the sun's rays, so here's a round-up of the common mistakes people make:

Skin Care

Pomegranate: Wonder Skincare Additive

There's been a huge surge in new products containing pomegranate lately, all touting its wonderful affects on the skin and hair. And while all these new formulas smell lovely thanks to that sweet hard-to-describe citrusy/berry scent, you might wonder if they're all they're cracked up to be. After all, we've seen other "miracle" ingredients come and go without fulfilling their promise of skin perfection, so it's easy to be skeptical. So is this bright fruit really the new "must have" or is it just hype?

Health and Beauty

Get Pretty from the Inside Out

You know the old adage "you are what you eat"? It applies to your hair and skin, too. It makes sense when you think about it, that your body looks its best when all its parts are well nourished with a healthy diet. Of course going for variety is always a good idea, since it ups your chances of hitting all your vitamins and minerals, but making sure you're getting certain nutrients will definitely enhance any beauty regime. So, here are the basics that will have you glowing from head to toe.

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