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Aubrey Almanza

Aubrey Almanza is a graduate of The Johns Hopkins University and King's College London. Her writing has appeared in Prevention, SHAPE, and Reader's Digest, among others. She specializes in data-driven content on topics of wellness, beauty, culture, art, and fashion.

Which One Works Best—Body Butter, Body Lotion, or Body Oil?

We're demystifying the differences between our favorite moisturizing products, so you can grab the right...

Why You Need to Have a Spoonful of Sugar Handy the Next Time You Wash Your Hair

It turns out that this basic kitchen staple may hold the key to finally getting...

Sorry—This Popular Trick Will NOT Make Your Hair Shinier

New findings will make you rethink the value of the cold water treatment that hair...
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14 Things You Need to Know Before You Get Laser Hair Removal

Are you ready to put your razor down for good? Here's what you need to...

9 Miracle-Working Hair Products Every Woman Needs in Her Life

It's time to start giving your hair the TLC you normally reserve for your skin....

Greasy Hair? 8 Easy Ways to Make Oily Hair Look Gorgeous

No one should feel stuck with limp, greasy locks when these beauty tricks can help...

How to Get Rid of Annoying Winter Hair Static for Good

Because standing on end is not the winter look you were going for.

Why Some Songs Get Stuck in Your Head, According to Science

Psychologists explain why "Moves Like Jagger" has been playing on repeat in your mind since...

8 New Game-Changing Anti-Agers, According to Dermatologists

We're keeping up with the skincare industry's latest breakthroughs to bring you the fountain of...

The Healthiest Temperature for Your Shower, According to Science

Nothing is quite as indulgent as a steaming hot shower on a frosty winter day,...

10 Surprisingly Helpful Tricks to Fight Dry Skin this Fall and Winter

When there's cold air outside and heat cranking inside, you need more than a good...
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The Dermatologist-Approved Way to Pop a Pimple at Home

Most of the time, you'll want to leave those bad boys alone, but if you...

10 Ways to Use Baking Soda as a Beauty Treatment

This pantry staple comes out of the kitchen to perform everyday beauty miracles, whitening teeth,...

7 Subtle Signs Your Hands are Begging for TLC

Our hands work hard—typing, driving, dishwashing and cooking—but we give them no love. And it...

How Bad Is It to Wear Makeup at the Gym?

Wipe off that mascara! According to experts, wearing makeup at the gym can be harmful...

8 Incredible Benefits of Dry Brushing Your Skin

This ancient technique not only makes your skin glow, it has the power to transform...