From Elaina Patton

For naturally paler complexions, sporting a sun-kissed glow can be a real boost. It can also transform into a dangerous addiction: this new study suggests that some people feel the lure of the sun’s rays much more strongly than others, and researchers at the Yale School of Public Health may have identified a gene that predisposes some people to tanning addiction, shedding light on the plight of sun-worshipers. Read more

As men represent a more serious market for dermatologists and other skincare practitioners, many specialists are reporting that they are seeing a rise in the number of men requesting peels. Read more

“Feeling stressed? Have back pain? Struggling with insomnia?” Mashable’s Kathleen Wong asks in this recent feature. Do these questions make you want to yell a desperate, energy-drained yes? Read more

Any tech savvy beauty knows that there’s an abundance of expert information and inspiration to be found on social media sites. You just have to do the digging. Read more

By now, we all know that the healthiest meals are those that are home-cooked. But if you don’t pay attention to the quality of the ingredients that you’re using, you could end up making a dish that’s not much better for you than take-out. Read more

When snapping a selfie, any good social media savvy smart phone owner knows that it’s all about the angle. But, what if the pursuit of posting the perfect profile picture is causing an endemic desire to physically alter one’s features for the sake of the lens? Read more

This Valentine’s Day, don’t stress by planning a day of overdone clichés. To fully reap the benefits of quality time with your other half, treat yourselves to an intimate couples spa experience in the privacy of one of these VIP suites, nestled in some of the most exclusive hotels in NYC. Read more

Super Bowl Sunday is an institution akin to the Fourth of July in its patriotic significance and nationwide participation. We gather with friends to share great meals, partake in a drink (or three), and be entertained by the game, the commercials and the halftime show. Read more

While carefully curating the list of presents for your loved ones (and please don’t forget yourself), consider these holiday skincare indulgences. Is there anything more loving than the gift of glowing skin?  Read more