Remember the advice our (well-meaning, but ultimately misguided) moms bestowed upon us as kids? Your hair will grow back thicker once you start shaving. And pulling out a gray hair will lead to 7 more in its place. We’ve all heard them. Now that we’re older, wiser, and have the Internet at our disposal, why not clear up some of those myths once and for all? Here are 5 favorites, busted for your enjoyment:
How To: Post-Natal Skin Care
When it comes to having a baby, you are often told which skin care products you can and can’t use during your pregnancy. But what happens after the baby is born? Are we free to return to our highly effective Retinols? Does it really matter what we put on our skin? The short answer is: absolutely, but with certain stipulations.
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What To Do When Your Child Is Recovering From An Injury
Injury is, unfortunately, a fact of life – particularly when it comes to children. The most common injuries to befall little ones tend to be bumped heads, cuts and grazes, and broken bones. While bumps, bruises, and bleeding knees are all fairly straightforward to care for, would you know what to do if your child had received a serious knock to the head, or broken a bone?
Looking Your Best When You Live an Active Lifestyle
We all understand that the benefits of regular exercise are far-reaching. Along with keeping our bodies healthy and looking toned and trim, working out can boost your mood, enhance your sleep patterns, and even rev up your sex life. But if you’re a regular gym-goer, you may have noticed that a strong exercise habit can come with its own aesthetic pitfalls. Here, learn how to keep your hair, breasts, and skin looking as good as the rest of your body even after years of punishing workouts. [Read more…]