By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It has been called the Fountain of Youth for the 21st century, and is one of the most important ingredients in modern skincare products. In fact, hyaluronic acid — which is a naturally occurring substance in the human body that can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water — has become the gold standard for
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Fashion may make a statement, but it is your face that leaves the most lasting impression. Your eyes, lips and skin define your personality, mood and individuality. Today’s cosmetics and beauty products are not coverups intended to conceal, but rather subtle tools to have enhance natural features and accentuate your overall appearance. And whether you are going
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Photo: biiang.com By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS What are the features that make a woman feminine and a man masculine? Certainly, body structure and form – along with genitals – define a person’s sexuality and gender. But it is our unique facial features, our individual physiognomy, that gives each of us our most important sexual identity with which we confront the outside
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Skincare in Autumn By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It’s fall, and time to revamp your wardrobe and your skincare routine. Seasonal changes can wreak havoc on your complexion, and adding a daily serum can help prevent breakouts and give skin a healthy boost. Autumn is also a great time to think about redecorating your home. Even when finances are tight, a few
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Repair, Repair, Repair By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Who says you can’t turn back the hands of time? Sure, at age 45 you are never going to have that same fresh glow as you did when you were 20. But that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to saggy, wrinkly, dull skin and wearing a bob because your hair just won’t
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Lips. Unless you are Angeline Jolie, Scarlett Johansson or Kylie Jenner, you probably wish that yours were bigger, fuller and more voluptuous. After all, while eyes may be the windows to the soul, lips are the most erogenous exposed organ on the human body. And according to Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (AMCPER), lip
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It can plump skin like nobody’s business and is alleged to be able to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. It’s also a must-have component for practically every new topical skincare product that promises renewed youth and antiaging technology. It is the key ingredient in injectable dermal fillers for lips and face (think Restylane
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