SPRING CLEANING FROM HEAD TO TOE
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With warmer days ahead, we’re excited to shed those extra winter layers—and this includes our wardrobes as well as our skin. “The beginning of spring is great news for our skin, as the increase in temperatures and humidity is beneficial for moisture levels as well as overall healthy appearance,†says board-certified Miami dermatologist Dr. Ileana Perez-Quintairos. Now’s the time to put a fresh face forward, and there are myriad ways to both improve cold-induced dullness and dryness from head to toe while revealing the healthy, radiant skin you crave for spring, summer and well beyond.
It’s all about exfoliation
Low humidity, cold weather and exposu
BOOTS NO7 FOR MEN LAUNCHES STATESIDE
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No need to share your coveted Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Serum with your husband, boyfriend, or son anymore. The beloved UK pharmacy chain has just launched its No7 Men skincare line in the US at Walgreens and Duane Reade drugstores nationwide—that means your man can get his Brit on at more than 8,000 locations.
There are approximately 16 No7 Men products available in the UK and six of them have made the journey across the pond. Those items are:
No7 Men Protect & Perfect Intense Serum (ARV $24.99) – Just like the women’s serum, this one fights loss of elasticity and wrinkles, but in a formulation better suited to men’s skin. Use in the morning and
THE JOYS OF JOJOBA
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Jojoba oil or beads seem to be in just about every skincare, body and hair care products these days. The jojoba plant, which is native to the southern USA and northern Mexico, produces seeds that are turned into a prized golden oil. Widely used in beauty products, the oil is cherished for its ability to smooth and soften the skin and hair. Other parts of the plant are used too as moisturizers and exfoliators. Rich in vitamin E, jojoba is a natural antioxidant that greatly helps in the battle against wrinkles. It is even a natural antibacterial agent, which explains its long shelf life – also a boost for beauty products. Here are a few of BITB’s favorite items featuring this ver
POMEGRANATE – The Skin Loving Fruit Sensation
Pomegranates are a good source of vitamin B and C, and are rich in tannins and potent antioxidant phenols. They are also a fusion of pink and burgundy colors which make them pretty to look at. This little, funny looking fruit is considered a “superfood’ in natural circles and has made its way into the skincare hall of fame. Â Current research on ingredients such as pomegranate, blueberries, goji berries and acai has shown that you can significantly reduce the impact of free radicals with the help of these powerful antioxidants, which is why we see pomegranate showing up in everything from shampoo to cleansing wipes.
Korres Pomegranate Scrub
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