On average, 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by the second week of February. If this adage holds true, it means that you may be close to abandoning the good habits you vowed to keep in 2021 — even the most impressive skincare regimens adopted during quarantine. Self-care should remain a top priority year-round, year […]
From the farm to your face, from the air to your plate. Here are some of the new things in food.
As the weather heats up and we enter Phase 4 of our reopening plan, we finally get to enjoy the outdoors and public places we have missed so much. To protect others, we are required to wear face masks while out and about, a rule that will last until we have a COVID-19 vaccine (this […]
Skincare tips from a local expert plus ten mask options to buy online.
I have a love/hate relationship with my skin (usually minus the love). I can frequently be found roaming the beauty aisle in search of that magic product promising to transform my skin and change my life forever (spoiler: it doesn’t). But, despite all of my struggles, I’ve never tried any professional skincare services. So, in the […]
By now you know all the age-old, never-to-be-broken beauty rules like always wear sunscreen and always remove your makeup before bed. But there are some lesser-known beauty tips, tricks, and techniques that really should be added to that universally followed list of beauty commandments. If these six habits aren’t part of your beauty routine yet, you’re […]
By now you know all the age-old, never-to-be-broken beauty rules like always wear sunscreen and always remove your makeup before bed. But there are some lesser-known beauty tips, tricks, and techniques that really should be added to that universally followed list of beauty commandments. If these six habits aren’t part of your beauty routine yet, you’re […]
Is your beauty regimen safe? Turns out, your basic self-care routine could be more harmful than you think. Here are six common beauty bad habits you’ll want to kick ASAP! Habit: “Dipping” your nails The latest craze in nail care, dip powder manicures sound like a dream because they’re quick-drying, no-chip, and shinier than a […]
Streamlining your skincare products can be challenging. With new products on the market every day, it’s easy for your home routine to become overwhelming. With the big promises of new serums and creams, it’s tempting to try them out. Unfortunately, many of these products don’t deliver or may be used improperly with other products. Organizing […]
Chapped hands, cracked lips and dry skin everywhere. Winter’s definitely here! According to dermatologist Jordan Carqueville of The Skin Care Center in Glenview and Chicago, “dry skin occurs when there’s a lack of water in the epidermis (the top layer of the skin). Oils on the skin’s surface hold water in, so special care needs to […]
