Beta Hydroxy Acid is derived from the willow tree commonly used to treat acne. It is also known as Salicylic Acid and found in doses ranging from .5% to 2%. I’ve dotted some acne treatments with this ingredient on pimples before, but never used. . . READ FULL STORY

Have you ever had a paraffin treatment? It’s a spa service where your hands or feet are dipped into a coat of warm paraffin wax (which contains paraffin oil so it’s not as sticky as regular wax and doesn’t pull hairs). Then the area you are. . . READ FULL STORY

My skin is sensitive and gets red easily, so I can’t use wax on my face. For my eyebrows, I usually either tweeze them myself, or get them threaded. Threading is a form of hair removal where a cotton thread is twisted against the skin to pull. . . READ FULL STORY

I don’t like to straighten my hair too often because my long curls make it a chore. However, I would try anything that claims to add shine to my hair, so I just straightened my locks with Remington Shine Therapy Conditioning Iron ($50,. . . READ FULL STORY

Once you get used to using a specific razor it can be hard to switch to something else. I’ve been using my trusty razor for years, but I had to try the new ShaveMate Diva 6 ($9 for a pack of 3, Target stores) because the handle is filled with. . . READ FULL STORY