Crazy Beauty Tricks That Really Work
The best beauty fixes come from the most surprising places. Beer for your hair, anyone? Many of today’s top spa treatments take their cues from old-fashioned home remedies, and there’s science to back up the ingredients’ effectiveness. Take a look at …
Summer Hands and Feet
Even if you can’t make it to the salon every week for a manicure, you can easily maintain neat nails and soft, touchable hands and feet. Have some basic, inexpensive tools on hand for at-home touch-ups, and set aside 20 minutes a week to pamper …
Cure for Cold Feet
Cold feet are one of winter’s most annoying — and common — afflictions. The answer? A rich blend of warm, wintry spices. Cayenne, cinnamon, and ginger are all circulation boosters and mild stimulants. Applied topically, they …
The At-Home Spa Guide
Cut, fresh oranges slough dry skin off heels, knees, and elbows.. Loofah Scrub. Coaxed from leaves, roots, tree bark, fruit peels, or flower petals, essential oils carry a plant’s very life force. Combined in different ways, these highly concentrated …
DIY Essential Oils for Skin and Home
Coaxed from leaves, roots, tree bark, fruit peels, or flower petals, essential oils carry a plant’s very life force. Combined in different ways, these highly concentrated oils contain potent natural compounds …
Beach Spa Ideas
Turn a day at the beach into a spa experience for beauty and relaxation. Let these simple, rejuvenating outdoor rituals and DIY ocean-inspired treatments nurture your body and spirit while you bask in the sun.. Make the Most of Your Day Off. Along …
Summer Survival Guide
Summer should be a time of fun in the sun — not accidents, injury, and illness. Use these tips and easy home remedies to ward off common health hazards. Natural remedies like clay, baking soda, lavender oil, plantain, and tobacco contain …
Cures for Tired Eyes
For a quick fix, place cucumber slices (for astringency) or chilled caffeinated tea bags (for tannins) on your eyes for 15 minutes to tighten skin and absorb fluid. But eat vitamin C-rich foods to support collagen production. Tap the eye area lightly …
Stuff We Love: Mask Magic
Masque No. 1 by Yon-Ka This vitamin-packed, super-hydrating treatment relies on A, B, C, and E to fight free radicals and reduce fine lines. You’ll feel soothed by the hints of rose and jasmine. $52 Olive and Avocado Deep …
DIY Fall Facial
Rare is the occasion when your skin doesn’t appreciate a little extra attention. The time is always right for a soothing and moisturizing facial. An at-home treatment designed by a leading holistic skin-care expert offers the perfect …
