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According to Rachel Nazarian, MD, board-certified dermatologist in New York City, the yellow spice is gaining popularity in skincare because it has anti-inflammatory characteristics. It’s “gentle, calming, and plays well with others,” she says of turmeric’s benefits. “The ingredient curcumin (found in turmeric) works as an anti-bacterial and can effectively hinder propionibacterium acnes—a bacteria thought to play a critical role in acne formation.” Dr. Nazarian also explains that turmeric is “relatively safe and non-irritating for sensitive skin, making it an ideal ingredient for many skincare products because it’s suitable for most skin types,” even if you’re prone to acne, eczema, rosacea, or hyperpigmentation....

The classic Chambord cocktail—the royale—calls for adding a splash of Chambord with a few ounces of champagne. But if bubbly isn’t your thing, there are still plenty of other fun Chambord cocktails that are positively worth sampling.

We ask celebrity manicurists to walk us through a handful of easy Christmas nails that anyone can recreate at home. So put on some holiday jammies, pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa, and get ready for cute nail overload. From there, you can create your French manicure using sparkly silver nail polish. You can use manicure tape, hand paint the tip, or use a French manicure stamping tool, like Dornail’s Clear Silicone French Tip Nail Stamper....

How to Debunk False Advice Luis Cervantes, a certified personal trainer and co-founder of Fuego Fitness, likens some of these fitness myths to get-rich-quick schemes. “I understand we want to get results now, and we want to get them quick,” he says. “But if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.” When you come across fitness tips online, Cervantes recommends vetting the source. (Are they a certified instructor or just an enthusiast with lots of followers and great workout outfits?...

Researching answers to common recycling questions can help, but so can a few simple guidelines. To recycle responsibly, first stop making these major recycling mistakes, then follow this advice from Keefe Harrison, CEO of The Recycling Partnership, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping corporations and communities improve recycling. You’ll be sorting your plastics appropriately and placing everything in the correct bin in no time. Mistake #1: Buying Difficult Containers The fix: Opt for simpler packaging....

Healthy 8 is a colorful mix of carrots, cabbage, celery, jicama, and broccoli—basically everything you need for the base of a nutritious meal without any washing and chopping. Throw it into your favorite chili recipe for an added dose of vegetables that even picky eaters won’t notice. For an easy and fast weeknight meal, grab some pre-cooked rice or quinoa, veggies pulled from the freezer, and baked or grilled protein of your choice....

Since the shelving units will be floating in a room, anchor them down so they don’t tip over. “When I did this in my former studio, I actually put a desk on the backside, bolted everything together, then bolted it to the wall,” says Wood. “I love this option because the bookshelf itself provides the height and depth that a wall would, but it also allows you to add storage or decor to a room while letting light flow through,” says Lindsay Pumpa, an interior designer based in South Florida....

In case you’re wondering, the actual difference between a milkshake and a smoothie (because you might not know once you try some of these recipes!) is that milkshakes are generally dairy-based, relying on ice cream and sugar to give them flavor. Smoothies are the healthful cousin of the milkshake, using frozen fruit, seeds, milk—either dairy or nondairy—and other generally nutritious ingredients to create more of a meal substitute. When done right, smoothies can be just as satisfying and indulgent as a traditional milkshake, without the sugar crash....

FP Movement has a huge assortment of high-quality pieces you can dress up and dress down. Customers love styles like the City Vibes Tee, which works for both a family gathering and the yoga studio. Best of all, the Free People offshoot’s activewear and loungewear make the perfect layers, so you really can wear them any time of year. Whether you want to rebuild your wardrobe or just need a couple of functional but stylish basics, FP Movement has plenty of options to choose from....

While ginger can be great for digestion, Feller notes that if consumed in excess, it can have the opposite effect, causing heartburn, bloating, diarrhea, and/or gas. “Further, if you’re taking any medications that may interact with ginger, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider,” says Feller. In particular, people on blood thinners will want to consult with their physician as ginger is considered to be a potent natural blood thinner....

Shopping for bras isn’t always a cake walk, though, and worthwhile bras can be an investment. Besides weird lighting and cramped dressing rooms—or straight-up not being able to try things on if you’re bra shopping online—it’s hard to know exactly what you need (especially if you haven’t treated yourself to a new bra since, oh, college). Never again let yourself suffer in a so-so bra, thanks to these essential bra shopping commandments....

RELATED: Is It Better to Shower at Night or in the Morning? We Asked Experts Instead, opt for a fresh washcloth every time you bathe, or simply use your hands with some soap and water. If you like the exfoliating factor, try something like Harper + Ari Exfoliating Sugar Cubes ($24; dermstore.com), which are perfectly sized for a single use. If you must use a loofah, swap it out every 30 days and always let it hang to dry....

Throughout the day, we naturally use and lose water—we sweat, we pee, we exhale—and can’t actually produce more of it by ourselves. Therefore, we rely on external sources to replenish properly. When you lose more water than you take in, you’re considered dehydrated. But you probably don’t track whether you’re dehydrated by keeping tabs on your water intake and output—you more likely wait until you feel thirsty. But here’s the kicker: “If you’re thirsty, you’re already mildly dehydrated,” Dr....

If caught in its infancy, Dr. Ginsberg says most will experience a 99 percent survival rate. That’s why he recommends a candid conversation with your derm to discuss your sun exposure and family history. (Some forms of skin cancer are genetic, and you might warrant a check more than once a year.) Dr. Ginsberg explains that having five bad sunburns in your lifetime doubles your risk of melanoma, so it’s also worth discussing the best SPF for you, as well any screening practices you can regularly implement at home....

To check backyard privacy off your to-do list, we reached out to plant pros at Monrovia and Costa Farms to figure out which plant varieties are best for this purpose. From false cypress trees that will form a natural screen around your yard, to a climbing vine that will weave its way up trellises, there’s an option here to match every style. Check that the plant will survive in your planting zone, then have some patience as it grows....

When former RealSimple.com managing editor Brenda Dargan-Levy sent over her mom’s recipe for Irish Soda bread (with caveats). It looked like this: Ingredients 3 cups of flour¼ cup sugar3 teaspoons of baking powder⅛ teaspoon baking soda½ stick of margarine1 egg1½ cups of raisins1 to 2 cups buttermilk (gauge moisture of mixture) Like so many heirloom recipes, Dargan-Levy offered a simple list of ingredients without a method, the particulars of execution assumed, yet only really known by family elders....

Vinegar Does: Sanitize. Yeah, the stuff you use for salad dressing is also great at slashing bacteria. “You can go a long way toward reducing organisms by rubbing a surface with distilled white vinegar and water,” says Philip Tierno, PhD, clinical professor of microbiology and pathology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Doesn’t: Disinfect. To disinfect, an ingredient must kill nearly all the microbes on a surface, which vinegar does not do....

Walls That Wow It’s tricky to hang art on an angled surface, so the Bensons turned the 26-foot walls into art by sanding them to bring out the wood grain. White beams add contrast to the expanse of cedar. A Pretty Palette Soft colors balance out the angular architecture and keep the room feeling light and playful. A blush sectional grounds the space, while pops of orange and green brighten in up....

To achieve its rapid anti-aging effects, the hydrating neck cream uses ingredients like coconut oil, squalane, avocado oil, and sunflower seed oil. Its targeted formula—which is paraben- and cruelty-free—not only reduces the appearance of fine lines over time, but it can also improve elasticity and brighten the complexion. For best results, use circular motions to massage it into your neck, chest, chin, and jawline twice daily, making sure to include the back of your neck, too....