Now you can work on getting younger-looking skin even when you’re removing your makeup and mascara. Pond’s Clean Sweep Age-Defying Wet Cleansing Towelettes ($6.06; drugstores) are infused with retinol and collagen, ingredients thought to improve skin resilience and help fill in fine lines. They’re gentle enough to use around your eyes. Read More
Cold weather can be a big problem for your littlest spots (the rims of your nose, the corners of your mouth, under your eyebrows). Show them a little love with our derm-approved advice. View the slideshow.
Q: I’ve recently noticed women at my salon getting scalp treatments. Do they really do anything?
A: Absolutely. There’s nothing like a good scalp massage to melt away tension—and the benefits of these treatments extend far beyond relaxation. Scalp treatments unclog the hair follicles, releasing natural conditioning oils. Plus, they stimulate blood flow, so nutrients can better reach the scalp and nourish your hair.
You can even give yourself one at home. Begin with a shampoo and/or conditioner rich in clay—which acts as a sponge, absorbing grime—and soothers like tea tree oil and rosemary, all of which help
with itching. Exfoliation is step 2: Use a fine-tooth comb or a brush with flexible rubber bristles to loosen buildup. Wash hair clean, and then slowly massage a clay-based mask into your scalp; I like Molto Bene Clay Esthe Pack ($32). Slip on a plastic shower cap to help the ingredients penetrate. Rinse after 15 minutes. Your scalp will feel fresher, and your hair will look glossier too.
Gary Wagner is a treatment specialist at the David Evangelista Salon at Cornelia Day Resort in New York City.
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“The best thing I ever heard about aging was said by my mother: Make life an adventure. She didn’t fear aging—when she turned 40, she had a big birthday. None of the other moms were even admitting they were 40, and she had all 40 candles on that cake! She’s 75 and directing the documentary I just produced: I Know a Woman Like That—about women 64 to 94 living vibrant lives. The oldest is a 94-year-old waterskiing champion; the youngest is Lauren Hutton. Their bodies have changed, but they’re all living inspiring lives.”
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”I’m very patriotic. I was raised that way in the Midwest. I’m so excited to have teamed up with the League of Women Voters to encourage all women to vote. I really believe that voting is not a privilege—it’s a responsibility.” Read More
Come winter, we can’t live without these seven products. View the slideshow.
Droopy lids, fine lines, puffy bags—what a nightmare! Wake up tired eyes fast with these simple strategies. View the slideshow.
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Turns out what’s good for your face is definitely good for your feet. Think microdermabrasion, fillers, exfoliation—even purifying masks! Here are our picks for beautiful feet:
1. Perk up tired feet with The Body Shop’s Peppermint Purifying Foot Mask ($17). It contains clay to absorb toxins from your skin and make your feet superclean. Plus, this mask refreshes with peppermint oil. Read More
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