“Our diets can play a huge role in the health of our hair, skin, and nails, for better or for worse,” says Colleen Christenen, RDN at Setton Farms. Here are her top five foods to include in your diet for healthier hair and nails—no $400 collagen cream required. Sunflower seeds are packed with antioxidants essential for healthy skin, too. Specifically, they may help protect the skin from free radical damage from the sun’s UV light....
Unfortunately, coming up with a functional kitchen layout usually involves a long list of options and materials to research, from countertops to flooring and everything in between. To pare down the decisions and eliminate the guesswork, consider a house plan that already has an envy-inducing kitchen included. Find the one that matches your style—whether that’s a modern farmhouse or a seaside getaway—then let your contractor handle the rest. We’re sharing our favorite Southern Living kitchen designs to help get those creative juices flowing....
Now, the writer’s sharing all of the secrets she’s gleaned from her French family and friends in her new book, Home Sweet Maison: The French Art of Making a Home. The book is full of tiny tips and tricks learned from observing her French relatives and spending time in France. Moving through the home room by room, the book covers everything from the right way to set a table, to how to use home fragrances to evoke a mood....
“Nothing decreases the aging process as powerfully as sunscreen,” says Zenovia Gabriel, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Newport Beach, Calif. Plus, sunscreen prevents skin cancer, the most common form of cancer, which is especially key now that skin cancer rates are on the rise. Between 1994 and 2014, nonmelanoma skin cancers in this country increased by 77 percent, and in the past decade, the number of new melanoma cases diagnosed yearly increased by 47 percent, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation....
Eight AAPI beauty brands, including Tower 28, Hero Cosmetics, Cocokind, Glow Recipe, Fable & Mane, Mount Lai, Live Tinted, and Jinsoon, have launched a collective AAPI Bestseller Beauty Collection box celebrating their joint heritage. Hero Cosmetics, Cocokind, Glow Recipe, and Tower 28 have long been some of my favorite and most trusted skincare brands for everything from cleansers to pimple patches to sunscreen, and many of my editor colleagues have raved about Fable & Mane’s haircare, Mount Lai’s gua sha tools, Jinsoon’s celebrity-loved nail polishes, and Live Tinted’s color-correcting makeup....
Take fad diets like juice cleanses: We’re drawn to them because they promise big results minimal time and effort, and they appear to work—but only for a while. Because of course the number on the scale is going to go down (temporarily) if you’re only drinking spinach water! But as soon as you go back to eating real food—as humans should do—you go right back where you started, not to mention you’ll feel hungry, low on energy, and bad for not being able to stick with it (even though it’s not healthy or possible live on juiced produce alone)....
Here are some of the places I hit next—and my best suggestions for a five-day trip to Palm Springs. Where to stay in Palm Springs: Some people refer to the Saguaro Palm Springs as “the rainbow hotel,” due to a colorful exterior paint job that’s so eye-catching, it demands a grid post on Instagram. But it’s not just about looks: The place has hip vibes and a great pool scene....
Smaller groups, families with elderly relatives, or families concentrated in one geographic area.Pros: Almost everyone saves money.Cons: One family can get stuck footing the bulk of the bill. Collect cash before the event, or hold a raffle or a silent auction at the reunion with each family contributing something of value, whether it’s a homemade quilt or a framed painting. The hostess can then use the money to replenish her pantry, pay the caterer, or enlist a maid service to help with the cleanup....
Fueled by consumers’ interest to drink less alcohol or cut it out entirely, many brands have come out with alcohol-free spirits that look and taste just like the real deal. These zero-proof creations can be used to whip up mocktails, in conjunction with alcohol in order to cut back on a drink’s ABV, or, in many cases, enjoyed entirely on their own. For example, Ritual Zero Proof has a whole line of alcohol-free liquor replacements including gin, tequila, rum, and whiskey....
To buy: $7; amazon.com. Another customer found it helped with anti-aging, as they said it “made me look 10 years younger!” The spray is gentle enough for sensitive skin and doesn’t cause irritation or breakouts. It can be used on hair, too. “My limp, thin, baby-fine hair has never looked better or felt stronger,” a customer said. “After two months, I see a real difference.”
I, like Johansson’s Nicole, routinely make myself some tea and then completely forget about it as I get caught up in another task. To make up for it, I’ve made myself new hot water, popped my mug into the microwave, or drank it cold in spite of myself, but nothing compares to that fresh, just-brewed taste. I was convinced there is no cure for my forgetfulness, until my husband started bragging about his coffee remaining hot for hours on end thanks to the Yeti Rambler....
The Health Benefits of Jumping Rope For starters, jumping rope is an excellent cardiovascular activity that will get your blood pumping, body sweating, and muscles working in a short amount of time. For the average person, just 15 minutes of jumping rope can burn 200 to 300 calories, says AJ Perez, Sweat Factor trainer and founder of Rumble Los Angeles, which means whatever your personal fitness level you can always expect a seriously good workout....
Help the recent grad in your life get it together with practical yet creative presents that will help them put their best foot forward. Our list of the best high school graduation gifts for her and him go beyond your basic college care package, with plenty of items they’ll enjoy and use (and, if you’re lucky, brag to their new friends about).
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