Bacne: An Unpleasant Side Effect of Working Out


Updated 01/18/11 3:10 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Bacne: An Unpleasant Side Effect of  Working Out

Hey FitSugar, This is so embarrassing, but I've been training for a half marathon and as my weekly mileage increases I've started to develop terrible breakouts all over my back especially around my bra line. Does anyone have any suggestions for preventing this? — Baby Got Bacne I hear ya! Working out is sweaty business. Which is great for detoxing your body, but all that perspiration can be Read more

Halle Berry Reveals the Secret to Her Flawless Skin


Updated 05/25/12 7:07 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Halle Berry's Skin Care and Makeup Tips

Yes, Halle Berry really is as gorgeous and flawlessly complected in person as she appears on screen. So now that your most pertinent question is answered, let's move on to the good stuff. Halle has served as the global brand ambassador for Revlon for over 10 years, and she's set to launch a campaign for the brand's new ColorStay Whipped Creme foundation (which hits shelves June 1). With Halle's Read more

Brides and Bacne: What to Do


Updated 05/18/12 10:35 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

How to Give Yourself a Back Facial

Everything is going dreamily. You found the perfect wedding gown for the big day. You've been exercising regularly to make sure it fits just right. The problem is, all that sweating you've been doing makes you break out, and not just on your face — on your back and shoulders too. For starters, do not stop working out. All that exercise is great for relieving stress, and there are many things Read more

What You Shouldn't Put on Before Yoga Class


Updated 03/16/12 2:22 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

What You Shouldn't Wear to Yoga Class

Black leggings? Check. Cute tank top? Check. These are musts when it comes to taking a yoga class, but aside from these clothes you shouldn't wear to yoga class, check this list to find out what else you shouldn't put on. Lotion: Slathering on hand lotion is something we do every day, but be careful not to put it on right before a yoga class. As soon as you begin to sweat, your hands will Read more

What to Know Before Going to the Makeup Counter


Updated 12/15/11 7:46 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Know Before Getting a Makeup Counter Makeover

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. We've all been there. Between the endless aisles of glassy displays and intoxicating wafts of perfume, trying to navigate department store beauty sections can seem more like an Odyssean adventure than a pit stop on a Saturday afternoon. Awesome beauty gifts inspired by your favorite films So we spoke to Tawni Read more

Sweat It Out For Healthy Hair


Updated 11/23/11 12:23 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How Your Workouts Benefit Your Hair

You might think that sweating it out can be harmful to your hair, but you should start thinking of your workout as part of your beauty routine. Most of us know that eating a well-balanced diet helps make for a healthy mane. But it hadn't occurred to me that hair could also reap beauty benefits from working out until celebrity stylist, educator, and fitness buff Natasha Sunshine introduced me to Read more

The Vampire Diaries "Disturbing Behavior": The Good, the Bad, and the Bloody


Updated 11/02/11 5:48 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

The Vampire Diaries Recap "Disturbing Behavior"

Maybe it was the absence of flashy '20s flashbacks, but I wasn't quite as excited by this week's episode of The Vampire Diaries. Stefan, Klaus, and Rebecca are still in Chicago, although it appears that their fun time in the Windy City is over. Back in Mystic Falls, Elena and Damon are forced to confront the fact that their attraction to each other is becoming more obvious to everyone around Read more

Happy Women’s Health Week! Do These 7 Things Today


Updated 05/11/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Happy Women’s Health Week! Do These 7 Things Today

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Money is only as good as what it can get you: security, independence, freedom. The point of LearnVest isn’t to talk about your money to the exclusion of all else—it’s about using money as a tool to live the life you want. Yesterday began National Women’s Health Week, and there’s no better investment than in your Read more

All of Your Most Common Acne Questions — Answered!


Updated 05/08/12 11:01 AM · Posted by · 11 comments

Acne Questions and Advice

While 80 percent of teenagers will experience acne at some point or another, it's not uncommon for the condition to afflict women well into adulthood. "The good news is that we have really great treatments, and nobody has to suffer with it," says Dr. Linda Stein Gold, director of dermatology clinical research at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit. That's why I asked Dr. Stein Gold some of the Read more

Start Now to Prevent Achy, Tired, and Sore Feet This Summer


Updated 05/18/11 11:39 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

How to Prevent Tired, Achy, and Cracked Feet

Whether your feet are sore from a long run or a night on the dance floor, there's one thing for certain — achy, throbbing feet can put a damper on your day, not to mention your workout. With Spring in full swing and Summer fast approaching, chances are you'll be using your feet more and more, whether it's a steady stream of weekend hiking or enjoying the outdoors with longer runs. But before Read more