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“Alzheimer’s was the furthest thing from my mind,” Julie Gregory told The New York Times after taking a DNA test for the disease at 55. “I never thought I was at risk. When I saw my results, I was terrified.” As it turns out, Gregory was carrying two copies of …

“As with any potential future partners, I expect a lot when trying new mascaras. Since my natural lashes are thin and not the longest, I need a formula that will add major volume without clumping, as well as hold a curl (most volumising formulas fail in this department). And like …

“Lactic acid can generally be tolerated by most skin types, and it’s less likely to cause irritation than some other hydroxy acids,” Zeichner explains, but it can make your skin sensitive to the sun, so it’s important to apply sunscreen. However, if you have very sensitive skin, it may be …

Nail art is just like a makeup. It gives us a chance to play with color and shape in order to express an underlying mood. Whether we want to channel positivity and optimism in the form of a bright and vivid “feel-good manicure” or convey a dramatic, dark, and moody …

I talk about Aquaphor a lot—it’s my best-kept secret to glowing skin when I want a blinding selfie. Photo proof here for your viewing pleasures, and if you care to know exactly how I use it on my skin. It’s been my all-time favorite drugstore product for, like, ever. I started …

Off-kilter hormones can affect the thickness of your hair. In fact, women with thyroid imbalances, new mothers, and menopausal women in particular may experience hair loss due to a drop in levels of estrogen. “Optimal levels of estrogen help to grow full thick hair while low estrogen levels lead to …

Rose water has been used for centuries in the Middle East as a beauty tool, and it’s about time the rest of us caught up. With hydrating and soothing abilities, as well as natural antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial powers, it’s the ultimate beauty powerhouse—which would explain why high-end brands like …

It’s What’s Wrong With Trying? week here at Byrdie HQ, where we’re taking a break from no-makeup makeup programming and celebrating the beauty of looking like you made an effort. Go ahead; call us try-hards. A few weeks ago, at a hip clothing pop-up shop in Venice, California, I overheard …

What’s interesting is that this wasn’t the first time we’d heard of utilizing alternative concoctions as our Beautyblender soaking vehicles of choice. In fact, just a few months ago, before Glamsquad makeup artist Alyna Ajere made up my face during a press trip, she spritzed her beloved Beautyblender ($20) with Heritage Store’s Iconic (and just $10) Rosewater …

Of course, intermittent fasting (which is controversial—experts either love it or hate it) has also proved promising if you have weight-loss goals. But as the more recent stats point out, your adjustments need not be drastic. Nope; simply bumping breakfast back 90 minutes later than you’d normally eat and bumping dinner 90 …