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It’s Friday night and you’ve just snapped your laptop shut at the end of another long week of work. Time to grab some friends and head out for a few sips of something delicious that will help you unwind. I enjoy a perfectly-mixed cocktail as much as anyone, but we all know alcohol has its downsides if you go overboard. You know how it can affect your liver, and you’ve probably felt your body’s resistance in the form of a hangover or an upset...

If you’re battling with stress, anxiety, or another mental health disorder, you may assume that you’ll just notice a difference in how you feel. But did you know that your mental health affects your skin in various ways too? Depending on how severe your stress or anxiety is, you may develop a persistent skin rash, or parts of your skin may even lose color. On top of feeling awful, developing skin issues due to stress or anxiety can easily fe...

You may have noticed the trending skincare ingredient salicylic acid hitting the beauty limelight. The super-ingredient is best known for its exfoliating and bacteria-fighting qualities and is used to combat stubborn acne lesions and blackheads. Salicylic acid is one of acne’s top enemies. Apply it to your skin the second you see a zit forming, and most mornings you’ll see a pimple that’s dried up and a whole lot less noticeable. If you’re...

Nowadays, beauty oils are everywhere. They’re spread across the pages of glossy magazines, and they pop up everywhere on our Instagram feeds. There’s a good reason why though, and that’s because beauty oils are worth all the hype. While using a beauty oil means adding another step to your skincare routine (how many do we need?), it’s worth the extra minute or so. We promise. Our body produces oil naturally, but as we grow older that produc...

When you’re shopping for skincare products, you’re thinking about the end result, not the science that’s accomplishing that result. Chances are that you see a product and say, “Ooo, natural glow,” and not, “Ooo, hydroxycaproic acid.” Ultimately, though, it’s the science that makes your products more than just shelf décor and paperweights. That’s why it helps to have a basic understanding of what you’re seeing when you shop for products. No...