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beard oil

Beard oil 101 for Movember, and a gift idea for the men on your list

New beards itch, and winter beards flake. Here is what beard oil actually does, which...
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acne-prone skin

Argan oil vs jojoba oil: which one is right for your skin?

Argan and jojoba are two of the most popular face oils, and they suit different...
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cleansing

Are you washing your face too much? A dermatologist says less may be better

We have been taught that cleaner skin means healthier skin. A New York dermatologist says...
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castor oil

Jamaican black castor oil vs regular castor oil: what's the difference?

One is pale gold, the other nearly black. Both come from the same seed. Here...
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dry skin

Squalane vs hyaluronic acid: what dry winter skin actually needs

Squalane and hyaluronic acid are not competitors. One brings water in, the other keeps it...
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diwali

Diwali gift guide: pure oils for the people you love

Oil has a special place in Diwali traditions, from the festival morning oil bath to...
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dry skin

Cracked hands, cuticles and heels: oils for cold-weather skin

Split knuckles, ragged cuticles and heels that snag on the sheets. Here is why hands...
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halloween

How to remove heavy Halloween makeup without wrecking your skin

Full face paint, glitter and long-wear costume makeup are built to last all night. Here...
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ingredient comparison

Rosehip oil vs vitamin E oil for dark spots and marks

Rosehip and vitamin E get recommended interchangeably for dark marks. They do very different jobs....
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frizz

Static, frizz and breakage: a winter hair routine with oils

Pull off a toque and your hair stands on end. Here is why winter makes...
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dry skin

Heating season skin: why your face gets drier every November, and how oils help

The furnace kicks on and within two weeks your moisturizer stops keeping up. Here is...
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castor oil

Castor oil for eyebrows and lashes: what to realistically expect

The internet promises dramatic lash and brow growth from castor oil. The evidence does not...
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