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Crazy Things We Do for Beauty
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Crazy Things We Do for Beauty

Ginger Hodulik Downey | October 13, 2018

Sleeping with sunglasses to prevent wrinkles…Putting Windex on pimples…Feet peels that peel and peel and peel…and more. Do they work???

My Favorite Face Masks: To Hydrate, Prevent Blemishes & Soothe
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My Favorite Face Masks: To Hydrate, Prevent Blemishes & Soothe

Ginger Hodulik Downey | September 15, 2018

Masks come in so many forms and formulations. It’s confusing! Here are the safest ingredients—and the worst to be avoided.

Wearing Sunglasses Protects Your Skin, Not Just Your Eyes
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Wearing Sunglasses Protects Your Skin, Not Just Your Eyes

Ginger Hodulik Downey | June 23, 2018

Wearing SPF daily to protect your skin from sun damage simply isn’t enough. The surprising way that sunglasses are also essential for your whole body.

Give Yourself a “Butt Facial” at Home
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Give Yourself a “Butt Facial” at Home

Ginger Hodulik Downey | May 26, 2018

Does your derrière need some attention? Many spas now offer Fanny Facials but you can keep your backside looking great with these at-home treatments.

Stop Hiding Your Chicken Skin Arms! Help for Keratosis Pilaris
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Stop Hiding Your Chicken Skin Arms! Help for Keratosis Pilaris

Ginger Hodulik Downey | April 28, 2018

Embarrassed by little pink- or flesh-colored “chicken skin” bumps on your arms? Here are 7 ways to reduce keratosis pilaris and stop hiding your arms.

What to Do About Dark Circles and Puffiness Under Your Eyes
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What to Do About Dark Circles and Puffiness Under Your Eyes

Ginger Hodulik Downey | March 31, 2018

Eye creams do little for undereye circles. Best: Figure out if a health or lifestyle issue is the real cause, and address the problem from the inside out.

Time to Undo Summer Skin Damage
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Time to Undo Summer Skin Damage

Ginger Hodulik Downey | September 2, 2017

I think of the way we let our skin “go” during the summertime in the same way that we let…

A Natural Treatment for Eczema that Won’t Go Away
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A Natural Treatment for Eczema that Won’t Go Away

Ginger Hodulik Downey | August 26, 2017

Recently my husband Phil has been struggling with an annoying and uncomfortable skin condition—eczema. His case has been quite puzzling…

When Your Magnifying Mirror Shows You Too Much
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When Your Magnifying Mirror Shows You Too Much

Ginger Hodulik Downey | July 22, 2017

How many of you have a magnifying mirror in your bathroom? Even better, who has a lighted one? These mirrors…

Meet Senestem: The Answer For Aging Skin
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Meet Senestem: The Answer For Aging Skin

November 5, 2016

Just as inspiration comes from the strangest places, the most extraordinary actives often have humble beginnings. The herb Plantago Lanceolata…

Best Anti-Aging Ingredient
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Best Anti-Aging Ingredient

Ginger Hodulik Downey | October 8, 2016

In the world of beauty, anti-aging “miracles” are commonplace—which is precisely why it’s so exciting to find an ingredient that…