New Product Alert: Shu Uemura Deep Sea Water Facial Mists


Updated 07/13/07 10:26 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 11 comments

New Product Alert:  Shu Uemura Deep Sea Water Facial Mists

Shu Uemura Deep Sea Water Facial Mists ($24) are the perfect solution the dehydration caused from the summer sun. These natural aromatherapy spritzers come straight from Japan's Cape Muroto in Kochi Prefecture, where the Shu Uemura manufacturing facility is based. The origin of this water is one of three locations believed to have the purest water in the world. They contain 60-plus minerals Read more

Cool Off With Face Mist


Updated 09/01/06 9:50 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 3 comments

Cool Off With Face Mist

Labor Day Weekend marks the official end of summer. But since many of us are heading to the beach, it's not time to retire those summer beauty rituals just yet. If you're traveling to warmer climates, try taking along a bottle of refreshing face mist, which can keep your skin cool, moisturized, or protected from the sun, depending on the product. Here are some cool face mists to try. Juice Beauty Read more

How to Kick a Nighttime Cough Naturally


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Natural Remedies For Nighttime Coughing

Whether it's because of a cold or allergies, coughing at night is not only annoying, it prevents you from getting the sleep you need to stay healthy. Before you down cough medicine (which often just masks the cough), you might want to relieve your nighttime cough with one of these natural remedies. Steam up: Before hitting the hay, create a steam room in the bathroom. Shut the door, don't turn Read more

Get the Look: John Barrett's Braided Headband


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An Easy Headband Braid Tutorial

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. Some soirees require you to dance all night (preferably with an RPattz lookalike), which can result in a sweaty, messy mane. Be a bit type-A and prevent this drastic situation by trying a sleek braided updo. To create a holiday party look that is both elegant and fuss-free for keeping tresses off your face, we Read more

Sneezy, Stuffy, Runny: Natural Cold Remedies to Do Before Bed


Updated 11/09/11 1:32 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Natural Cold Remedies to Do Before Bed

If if you eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, and wash your hands a bazillion times a day, you can still find yourself reaching for the tissues and cough drops. Luckily cold symptoms don't last too long, but here are some ways to get relief from your ails without popping pills or swallowing gross liquid. Heat and Water Before slipping into bed, take a hot shower. Make sure Read more

Solo Hiking Tips I Learned Going to Half Dome and Back


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Hiking Alone in Yosemite

Last weekend started out pretty typical: my boyfriend and I made the four-hour drive to Yosemite for a few days of climbing with friends. But what I wasn't counting on was sleeping in that first morning and missing my chance to climb. Left alone, I figured I might as well go for a hike. My original plan was to do a two-mile hike to the base of Vernal Falls — ha! Twelve hours and 17 miles later, Read more

5 Reasons to Get Yourself a Humidifier — Stat!


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5 Reasons Why It's Important to Own a Humidifier

Spring may be right around the corner, but don't let your guard down just yet — cold season is still in full effect! The combination of dry Winter's air, a turned up thermostat, and closed windows can wreak havoc on your respiratory system. The best way to combat dry air and reduce your susceptibility to infection is to invest in a humidifier. Aside from babies and my parents, I didn't know why Read more

Tea Time Treats, Part II: Tea-Infused Beauty Products


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Tea Time Treats, Part II: Tea-Infused Beauty Products

Even when it's iced, tea is hot right now. The trendy drink is available in an astounding number of varieties — from green to chai to yerba mate — and every day, it seems, I read about another health benefit of drinking tea. It's no wonder, then, that tea has filtered into cosmetics. On Friday, I told you about three cosmetics with chai-inspired names, and today, I'm serving up a trio of Read more