You can buy all the fancy moisturizers in the world, but it turns out, an ever-expanding body of research on skincare suggests that what you put in your face can be just as important as what you put on it. If you want to brighten up dull skin and achieve that dewy glow, David … [Read more...] about The best foods for fantastic skin, according to an expert
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This photo contest will get you lost in cosmic and Earthly beauty
Visiting Earth’s most stunning natural landscapes can leave you with a sense of wonder. The same is true for when you sit beneath the bright stars of the Milky Way. But when you combine the two together, it makes for an indescribable feeling, one that is bigger than ourselves and … [Read more...] about This photo contest will get you lost in cosmic and Earthly beauty
How to wash your hair without hurting the environment
In the ongoing dialogue surrounding water consumption and saving water, the length of your shower, how you water your yard and even your toothbrush usage probably come up. But there is another water-thirsty activity that should be added to the discussion — hair washing. Think … [Read more...] about How to wash your hair without hurting the environment
Why women in South Korea are destroying their make-up collections
Women in South Korea are publicly destroying their cosmetics to protest the high standards of female beauty that have become a norm in their country. Korean women are urged to pursue a “pore-less” look, which is achieved by carefully applying skin-care and make-up products daily. … [Read more...] about Why women in South Korea are destroying their make-up collections
Not just another pretty face
Audrey Hepburn and the secrets of inner beauty. David Servan-Schreiber | October 2008 issue Sometimes a particular phrase or image we stumble across online affects us deeply. I was moved recently by a slide show dedicated to movie star Audrey Hepburn, with quotes and pictures … [Read more...] about Not just another pretty face