DIY Skin-Brightening Mask. This brightening mask exfoliates and stimulates circulation in the face, resulting in a warm, rosy glow.Here's why it works: Unripe papaya contains natural alpha-hydroxy acids and high levels of papain, an enzyme that helps ...
Body Butters. Because of their creamy consistency, body butters may take a few minutes longer than lotion to be fully absorbed, but the result is worth the wait -- even rough spots, like elbows and knees, stay soft throughout the day. And for ...
DIY Lip Balm. With most beauty products, healthy choices become clearer after a scan of the ingredients. But tiny tubes of lip balm, and their equally tiny labels, can make this difficult. To avoid putting unwanted dyes, petroleum products, and ...
Stuff We Love: Mask Magic. Masque No. 1 by Yon-KaThis 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. $52Olive and Avocado Deep ...
Stuff We Love: Apple Beauty. A fall favorite lends its antioxidant power and a tempting sweetness to these fruity finds.Cleanser Plus by Gigi OrganicsApple extract clarifies without irritating sensitive skin, while aloe hydrates, leaving your face ...
Consider giving your makeup bag a spring cleaning, stocking it with blush -- and other products -- that maintain your looks and your healthy ways.. Detox Your Cheeks. Unsurprisingly, beeswax us a key ingredient in the blushing creme from Burt's Bees ...
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 ...
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 ...
Tomatoes are the best source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that protects skin from environmental damage. Other foods rich in lycopene include watermelon and pink grapefruit.. Healthy Tomato Sauce. Create sparklers using fresh, organic juices -- ...
With its anti-inflammatory effects, aloe vera is your best salve for sunburn pain. Squeeze the amino-acid-rich gel directly from the plant, or apply a product containing 95 percent to 100 percent pure aloe vera, says Stengler. For a skin-cooling ...