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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...

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...

When you’ve spent years trying to clear your skin of acne, the resulting scarring can feel like a mean trick. Not only do you have to suffer from a face full of blemishes, but the leftover picks and dents where there were once spots can permanently change the texture of your skin.Many dermatological treatments help smooth out acne scars, and dermal fillers are one of them. While you may think of using fillers for lip plumping or wrinkle reduction...

Where do we start with the dreaded blackheads? While the appearance of blackheads is usually subtle, it’s never pleasant to see a scattering of them across your nose. Plus, it seems that every time you try to squeeze a blackhead away, there are dozens more to remove. As satisfying as it may be to pop blackheads, it isn’t an effective way to keep them at bay in the long run. As most of us know, blackheads always seem to find a way to rear the...