A common misconception when it comes to skin care is that keeping skin looking healthy and fresh is a complicated process. The reality is that skin care can easily be incorporated into your routine. All you have to do is make your skin health a priority and partner with a trusted expert in the field […]
It’s no secret that people today are busier than ever. Work, school and family obligations often leave little time for anything else, and hair and beauty may be the last things you feel like devoting your precious extra time and money to (A better idea: Donate to the American Red Cross to help the victims of […]
Do you work out and eat right, but struggle to lose those stubborn areas of fat that seem impossible to get rid of? SculpSure, a breakthrough in light-based contouring, is designed to reduce fat in problem areas such as the abdomen, love handles, and thighs in just 25 minutes — without surgery or downtime. SculpSure […]
The start of a new season can take a little getting used to — especially a transition that has us stashing the sandals and sunscreen and breaking out the layers, leaf bags, and baking spices all within just a few weeks. With all of the back-to-school activities, social gatherings, and holiday planning to come, there’s […]
We only get one body, and one chance to treat it well. And if we wish to leave our planet for future generations, then we must be kind to our world in every possible way. If you aren’t sure what to do, just start small — like choosing natural and organic makeup and beauty products that […]
The key to killer confidence — the kind that lights up an entire room — is great skin. And while the market is saturated with products that promise to deliver just that, many fall flat. Enter the revolutionary HydraFacial treatment, available at high-end MedSpas, which improves skin health by removing dead cells, thickening collagen and […]
Let’s face it: sometimes you just aren’t happy with the results. The show “Botched” on E! has become a cultural phenomenon highlighting the ordeal of plastic surgery gone horribly wrong. The fact is that often when you buy stuff on the cheap, you get cheap stuff. Surgery is not the thing to do on the […]
For the seventh year, our readers have voted for their favorite Chicago-area businesses in 11 categories. But before that, for the first time ever, we asked you to send us your nominations before voting began. We received more than 6,700 nominations! Now that the votes have been tallied, it’s time to announce our Best of […]
We love when summer’s long-awaited warmth and sunshine finally arrive, but aren’t exactly thrilled at the toll that summer heat takes on our hair. Here are the best fixes for summer’s most common hair problems. 1. Frizz The No. 1 hair complaint during the summer months is frizz, caused by humidity in the air. To […]
“Wearing sunscreen every day is one of the most significant things that we can all do to prevent aging,” says True Botanicals founder Hillary Peterson. And using a foundation or moisturizer with SPF means one less step in your beauty routine. As you’re deciding which products are right for you, keep in mind that the American […]
