Lip Service
The best force fields of protection for your lips
Lips take more of a beating than most other parts of your body, and if you think about it, they really never get a break. Since they're made of some of the thinnest skin on the body, lack oil and sweat glands, and their only source of moisture is saliva, it's no wonder they so easily get dry and chapped.
Don't Neglect Your Neck!
It can give away your age if not pampered properly
If your skincare regimen ends at your chin, you're neglecting one of the most delicate parts on your body. "The skin on your neck, chest and décolletage is thinner and more sensitive than the skin on your face," says dermatologist Marina Peredo, founder of Spatique Medical Spa in Smithtown, NY. "What's more, the neck doesn't have as many sebaceous oil glands as the face so it ages far more quickly."
New Year's Skin Resolutions
Want to look younger by 2013? Better skin starts now
Among all those pledges you'll be promising yourself come Dec. 31 (I will lose 10 pounds; I will stop spending money on coffee), there's one more you need to add to the list: I will take better care of my face.
Skincare Steals
The best products under $25 that your skin will thank you for
There's no excuse not to take care of your skin, including a tight budget (which, let's be honest, most of us are probably on nowadays). But think of it this way—you can spend money on a good moisturizer now or Botox and a facelift later. And I've heard the latter is a tad more expensive.
Baby, It's Cold Outside
Keep your face moisturized and fresh looking despite winter's chill
While chestnuts are roasting on an open fire, you may want to prepare for Jack Frost nipping at your nose. And your cheeks, forehead and lips. Cold, dry, winter air can do a number on your skin by drying it out and leaving it feeling wind-burned as you zip down the ski hill.
Your Beautiful Skin Gift Guide
From your BFF to your boss to your boyfriend, we have the ultimate list of must-have gifts for the skin
It's time to start holiday shopping, and what better gift to give than merrily scented lotions, festive sugar scrubs and other luxurious skincare items perfect for keeping your loved ones well-groomed through winter. Go ahead and pamper your favorite people. Here are some of the best holiday gift ideas this year.
Busy Girl Skincare
An easy skincare how-to that will help keep breakouts and wrinkles at bay, without taking up too much of your precious time
Neglect your skin now and you'll pay for it later in the form of breakouts, sunspots and—gasp!—premature aging. But don't worry. You don't have to spend hours getting facials and slathering on oodles of magical creams. We asked Paul M. Friedman, M.D., director of the Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center in Houston, to share a manageable morning and nighttime skincare plan.
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"Yes, you pore thing. If you're living with large pores or oily skin, you're probably dealing with breakouts more often than most. Make sure you're giving your skin something to combat those annoying blemish attacks, such as Pores No More pore tightener. It will help control that shine so people will start looking at your beautiful face, and stop using it as a reflective surface."
—Amanda Myers, a former health and lifestyles reporter, now freelance writer and blogger, based in Phoenix
"Skin needs beauty rest, but even if you're short on sleep, this intense revitalizing serum boosts nighttime's crucial repairing phase. An exclusive ActiveSoil Complex accelerates cell turnover and boosts moisture levels, revealing firmer, healthier, smoother skin in the morning. Pleasant dreams!"
—Brooke Showell, a skincare and makeup maven who's written for Self and Martha Stewart Weddings
"This all-star lineup lets you experience the heroes of Boscia's preservative-free, botanically based skincare. Inside, you'll find a sulfate-free makeup remover and cleanser that diminish the look of pores and an oil-free lotion with SPF 15. Also included: a moisturizing anti-aging night cream that helps diminish the appearance of wrinkles, blotting sheets to absorb excess oil, and a multitasking eye cream!"
—Jennifer Tzeses, a New York City-based writer who lends beauty and style savvy to magazines like Martha Stewart Living, Woman's Day and Everyday with Rachael Ray
"Win the battle against unwanted facial hair with ladylike discretion and power. A combination of 14 botanical ingredients, including pumpkin seed, willow bark and bayberry leaf extracts, fights fuzz with no stink, no mess, no bother. Plus, your skin is left beautifully hydrated."
—Shelley Levitt, a beauty blogger, skincare geek and onetime chronicler of celeb glamour for People and Self
