From Rachel Hayes

As the saying goes, pictures speak louder than words—and this “How the Sun Sees You” video speaks volumes. Dermatologists have been warning us for years that unprotected sun exposure causes premature aging and skin cancer. Read more

I don’t know about you, but as soon as the days get darker and temperatures get colder, I crave comfort food. But as I become more health conscious, my idea of comfort food has shifted. Read more

I have to admit that my knees tremble at the sight of anything resembling a needle in any shape, color or form. In other words, I may not be the most suited patient to try New York City cosmetic acupuncturist Shellie Goldstein‘s AcuFacial—or so I thought. Read more

American media is obsessed with the anti-aging secrets of french women. From the New York Times, Vogue, Huffington Post, and MindBodyGreen, we are all trying to crack the French woman aging code.  Read more

Dr. Dennis Gross is NYC’s go-to cosmetic dermatologist for a skin rejuvenating peel—whether you want to visit his 900 5th Avenue practice for a medical strength version or do it yourself with an at-home system. Read more

Wondering what to do with your Valentine’s Day roses when they start to wilt? Don’t toss them out. Instead, throw the silky soft petals in your bathwater to reap the many beauty benefits of this beautiful bloom.  Read more

When the temperature drops, one’s obsession with lip moisturizers kicks into high gear. Who doesn’t have several lip balms rustling in the bottom of their bag? Read more

For how long have you wished that you could magically erase fat from your body? Technology is finally catching up with our dreams of obtaining a sleek silhouette, despite stubborn areas of extra fat that seem impossible to get rid of, no matter how many hot yoga, spin class, or Barry’s Bootcamp classes you endure. Read more

Eye candy nail polish colors—think bright reds and corals, cool hues of green and blue, dazzling metallics and shimmery pastels—have been the nail trend for so long now, that it was very refreshing to see natural nails on models at the Vera Wang show during the Fall Winter 2015 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York City. Read more

New York Fashion Week FW15 wraps up today and while our eyes have been delighted by the rich textures, luxe fabrics and bold colors of the clothes, we have been just as enamored by the pristine flawless faces that graced the catwalk. Read more

Goji berries, maca and reishi, oh my! The bar has definitely been raised for healthy chocolate. The newest heart-loving indulgences combine dark chocolate with superfoods, herbal extracts and other mind/body-boosting ingredients using artisanal precision. Read more

Admittedly, however crazy Gwyneth Paltrow sounds at times, such as saying things like “conscious uncoupling” or that working mothers have it easier than moms who don’t work (the answer is that it’s never easy!), I still listen to whatever she says about her beauty and wellness routine. Read more