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What are blackheads? Blackheads are a type of acne, also called open comedones, but not technically pimples. “Rather than white/yellow fluid-filled bumps, blackheads look flat and dark, hence their name,” explains Rackley. “Blackheads are very common and occur when follicles in your skin get clogged due to excess oil and irritation.” What is a blackhead extractor? A comedone or blackhead extractor is a stainless steel tool designed to remove the dirt and oil that cause blackheads and whiteheads....

Hyaluronic acid is touted as an MVP in the skincare world for being able to absorb up to 1,000 times its weight in water, therefore helping the skin absorb and retain hydrating ingredients to keep it healthy. Well, it turns out that it does the same for hair. “It hydrates the cuticle when applied to hair,” explains Caroline Robinson, MD, a Chicago-based dermatologist. “Adding hyaluronic acid into your hair routine, especially hair that tends to be drier, creates softer strands and controls frizz....

When Allbirds launched the Tree Breezers earlier this year (a response to valued customer feedback), I had to try them to see if a pair of flats could really make that much of a difference. I’ll go into more detail in a moment, but for the quick summary: These are the most comfortable and supportive ballet-style flats my feet and I have ever met. Right from the first wear, I did not feel the ground while wearing them, and instead I felt like I was buoyantly prancing on clouds....

Top School Quotes “Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead."—Nora Ephron"Fortune does favor the bold, and I promise that you will never know what you’re capable of unless you try."—Sheryl Sandberg"Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today."—Malcolm X"There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do....

However, there’s nothing wrong with kicking your instant potatoes up a notch, especially if you want your dinner guests to believe you spent hours in the kitchen perfecting the popular side. Plus, with a potential potato shortage headed our way, it can’t hurt to have a few instant potato hacks up your sleeve just in case your usual haul of Yukon Golds, Russets, or Idaho potatoes are nowhere to be found....

Our eyes regularly create the first type, basal secretion tears, to keep them nourished, clean, and free of bacteria. These are generally always present. The second type, reflex tears, respond to things like smoke, particles in our eyes, cutting an onion, or handling powerful spices. It’s the third type, emotional tears, that responds to emotions. “Emotional tears are unique in that they contain proteins and hormones not found in basal secretion or reflex tears,” explains board-certified ophthalmologist Diane Hilal-Campo, MD....

To keep these pesky symptoms at bay, there are tons of over-the-counter allergy medications out there, of course, but many people also swear by certain home remedies too—and eating local honey is one of the most common recommendations. But what’s the theory behind this sweet treatment, and is there any truth to it? We asked several allergists to help us separate theory from reality. What’s the Idea Behind Eating Local Honey for Allergy Relief?...

Highlights: 15 years of experience as a food and drink writer for publications including CiderCraft Magazine, King Arthur Flour’s SIFT Magazine, The Coastal Table, and Plate Magazine- Winner of a 2019 International Association of Culinary Professionals Food Writing Award- Author-photographer of two cookbooks, “Food on Tap: Cooking with Craft Beer” and “Beer Bread,” both published with The Countryman Press- Graduated with a Masters of Science in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Kentucky in 2004, and from Purdue University with a Bachelors of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences in 2002

If you need a quote about love to put in your Valentine’s Day note, or to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, or another milestone, try one of these love quotes borrowed from the best writers, thinkers, books, and plays.

Louise has accomplished some financial goals, such as paying for her kids’ college education and another child’s expensive treatments for addiction. But her husband had to close his business, and Louise’s career has faced setbacks due to layoffs—the most recent one a few months back. A bankruptcy and some bad investments, chosen by a money manager, also hindered their progress. “We are not lavish—we had very normal cars and not big jewelry, or we don’t eat out a lot,” Louise says....

We’ll call our guest Chloe. She’s 28 years old, living in Massachusetts, and recently got married. Though she earns good money at her job, she’s not passionate about her work, and she wants to leave her job and make her passion her focus. That kind of leap takes some savings, though, and Chloe has a two-fold problem. She’d never really had a savings account as an adult until after her recent marriage, when she realized she and her husband needed a place to save money for their shared goals....

Good thing we’ve got plenty of options for how you can cook them. Mushrooms are delicious in any form, from baked into white pizza to cream of mushroom soup to wild mushroom and spinach stuffed shells. And whether you’re a vegetarian or not, you’ll find that they’re a delicious stand-in for bacon, beef, or chicken thanks to their meaty flavor. Here are nine ~magical~ mushroom recipes you’ll want to make tonight....

Even though it’s only day one of the sale, Nordstrom has already put up more than 30,000 deals with markdowns as big as 60 percent off. Shopper-loved brands like Natori, Zella, Ugg, Reformation, Tory Burch, Spanx, Adidas, and Levi’s are all on sale, with top-rated products, such as this Natori Bra that has more than 3,300 reviews and these supportive Adidas UltraBoost sneakers, discounted. Winter sales might conjure up images of coats, boots, and cozy sweaters significantly discounted in preparation for warmer weather, but Nordstrom’s stands out for the amount of spring styles that are actually on sale right now....

To buy: $30 (was $47); amazon.com. First-time users can expect similar results, Frauke Neuser, Olay’s principal scientis, tells Real Simple. The fragrance-free product includes collagen peptide and vitamin B3, two ingredients known for fighting signs of aging skin. “Olay’s Collagen Peptide 24 key ingredient—a natural building block of collagen—works like a wake-up call for skin cells, nudging them to produce more collagen. The collagen peptide has been specifically optimized for skin penetration, and clinical studies have confirmed its efficacy to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and provide a smoother skin texture,” Neuser said....