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Sunburned? You don't need me or anyone else reminding you that you should have worn sunscreen - your screaming red skin is reminder enough! So what can you do to ease the pain and speed up the healing? Here are some tips: Take a cool shower and gently lather up with a moisturizing soap. As soon as you get out of the shower, while your skin is still damp, rub aloe all over your sunburn. The Read more
It is winter and red skin seems overly abundant - the harsh cold and over drying heat can really thrash the tender flesh of your face. Try this simple mango aloe toner to soothe your chapped or windburned cheeks. You are going to need: 1 cup aloe vera gel, chilled 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mango 1 lime, juiced Puree the aloe vera gel, chopped mango, and the juice of one Read more
Most of us usually toss our razors in the dank corners of the shower — and that, by the way, isn't a hot idea, since moisture can decrease the life of your blades. But the Schick Intuition Naturals razor (around $9) practically demands to be put on display. With art-nouveau packaging designed by blogger Kelly Framel of The Glamourai, it's about as chic as hair removal gets. But there's more Read more
For weeks, I'd been eying these spiky succulent leaves at Berkeley Bowl. I always knew that aloe vera came from this common plant, but never thought I would actually need or want the opportunity to work with it myself. And then there's the whole issue of cooking with it and how to harvest it. It's popular in coconut water these days, but other than that, ingesting it is somewhat uncommon. But Read more
So, you've been spritzing your favorite fragrance on your hair to get a scent that wafts through the air with every hair flip. And while perfume can mask smoke and other unwanted odors, the question remains: Is it safe for your strands? It turns out, there are a couple things you should ask yourself before you turn your body spray into a hair mist. What's in this? Eau de parfums usually contain Read more
YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan always has a new tip or two for making life easier. It happens to the best of us, even with the best of intentions, and this week, Michelle tells us how we can alleviate a painful sunburn: Hi everyone, Each day it's getting a little sunnier and little warmer outside. It's nice to spend this time outdoors, and while it's also nice to get a little Read more
March truly does comes in like a lion and for those blustery days you need to cover up. Spring workout fashion is all about creating versatile layers with a hoodie or jacket. Here are a few pieces to keep you cozy to and from your workouts. Read more
We're all for companies adding eco-friendly gear to their lines, but what makes us really happy is when a company commits itself to the environment by adopting a sustainable business model. Because, let's face it, caring about the planet involves much more than offering one organic shirt in your line. From where they source their materials to the kind of energy their buildings run on, here are Read more
Allow me to take some attention off coconut water for a moment, and shed light on another healing tonic — aloe vera juice. When I was growing up, we used aloe vera leaves on burns since the sap acts as a pain reliever and reduced inflammation. But drinking actual aloe vera juice? I had noticed it in health food stores, but had never actually tried it before. After reading about aloe vera's Read more
Making your own breadsticks is easier than you think Worried that Hostess Brands may fold? Then make your own Hostess treats Learn how to cook with fresh aloe vera You can make time for a satisfying breakfast — here's how This wedding season, make your glass of bubbly even fancier From kabocha squash to lentil, five creative and contemporary twists on hummus Read more
