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New Year, New Skin: Cranberry Detox Facial

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The Cranberry Detox Facial ($250) is offered at NYC’s Joanna Vargas Skincare, a customized solution of the signature skincare she provides for celebrities and other high-profile clients. The treatment works for all skin types, rejuvenating skin that has suffered from

Fatty Knees

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Fatty knees cause many women embarrassment. They limit fashion choices and may even interfere with intimacy. Sometime, fatty knees —and thighs—develop due to pregnancy, menopause, or other hormonal changes. The best way to fight fat issues in these areas are

Lightweight Sneakers for Toned Legs?

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Lightweight sneakers like Nike and Skechers GOrun shoes promise toned legs. It is my personal opinion and that of some health and sports professionals that for toning, people should focus mostly on diet and exercise. But if you are a

Dr. Perricone: Coco-Green Protein Shake

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The Daily Perricone features a wonderful shake called the Coco-Green Protein Shake to help us get back on track with healthy eating after the holidays! The shake contains ample doses of fiber, potassium, protein and Omega-3’s, plus coconut oil. Coconut

Work with What You’ve Got

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We all have hated body parts. If you had a lot of time to waste, I could certainly list mine. But who has time for such ridiculousness? It’s the holiday season, after all. We need to be out drinking. And

THE WORLD IS ENDING BEAUTY MASKS!

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According to the ancient Mayan’s calendar, the world is ending tomorrow. At least that’s what some people believe. Therefore, there’s no better time than now to use the food in your fridge to make a natural beauty mask. Below, two

FDA Approves PLIAGLIS to Lessen Pain of Cosmetic Procedures

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The Food and Drug Administration has approved a cream called PLIAGLIS to prevent pain during cosmetic procedures. Galderma Laboratories is the producer of the cream. PLIAGLIS is a topical anesthesia cream that is to be applied twenty to thirty minutes

How to Pick a Foundation

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Picking the right foundation is not as hard as it seems, but it seems that a lot of women don’t know how to go about it. One of the first things to do is to determine the kind of foundation

Other Uses for Botox

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There are many beneficial uses of Botox. It is best known for helping ease wrinkles. But it can be something that does much more than just improve looks. First of all, doctors —including plastic surgeons—recommend that migraines sufferers receive Botox

My Brigadeiro; Your Teeth n’ Tummy

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Sweets for all you sweets! Here is a yummy holiday treat that is actually good for you. Yes, good for you. I am not lying. Well, at least not again. I’ve already suffered from being put on that “naughty list”

Flying? Wear Sunscreen

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Make sure to wear sunscreen anytime you fly. That’s because planes enter into a thinner ozone layer as they increase in elevation; therefore, the ultraviolet rays are stronger. A sunscreen of at least 30 is in order as well as

Getting Rid of the Red

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I love all shades of red hair, but let’s face it: whether natural or chemically enhanced, people sometimes like to switch up hair colors. This week, I did that very thing by switching from what could only be described as