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No doubt you’ve heard of jade rolling, but what about gua sha? It’s like jade rolling’s older, more intense sister. An ancient Chinese healing technique—even older than acupuncture—gua sha roughly translates to “scraping.” It involves using a small, smooth stone scraping tool against the skin to massage and stimulate muscles and tissues. Read more

Farm-to-table is great and all, but farm-to-face? That’s something we can definitely get behind.

Using cutting-edge science in combination with the healing powers of ingredients found in nature to create skincare products? Read more

Every skincare lover is constantly on the quest for the new hydrating, skin-revitalizing product. One product that’s recently piqued a lot of interest is as ancient as it is new. Read more

Nutritionists and skin pros alike extol the benefits of coconut oil for both your inner health and skin. But what kind of coconut oil should you be using? Read more

Don’t you just want to stay in bed forever these days? There’s no doubt that the dark days of winter can bring you down. Energy’s lacking, viruses take their toll, and your mood isn’t what it would be on a perfectly warm, sunny day in June. Read more

The beauty world often careens from one extreme to another. This is particularly striking these days in the “natural vs. clinical” beauty product debate: it can seem as though you have to make a choice between mixing your own SPF in your kitchen or using products that feature human stem cells. Read more

I get lost in the Whole Foods skin care section, Whole Body—it’s the best part of grocery shopping. It used to be tiny, with just a few “green” products, but now they’ve expanded into a practically full-fledged beauty store. Read more

Usually, getting skincare from your dermatologist’s office means retin-A, acids, or other medical grade ingredients, but a new line on the market isn’t made from any of these things—it’s made from salmon eggs. Read more

Winter sucks. But somehow, the EO Ageless Skincare line seems designed to combat some of the toughest cold-weather skincare woes—it’s not for truly sub-zero temperatures, but it’ll do, especially for winter’s so-far-mostly-mild-crossing-our-fingers-weather. Read more

For most of us, leading a more balanced life ranks at the top of our priorities. But balance doesn’t only pertain to external factors like stress, work, and your personal life. Read more

If you haven’t heard already, there’s a new superfood to track: Moringa. And it’s not only being coined as a new superfood, but as a super skincare savior as well. Read more

Nestled in a townhouse on the Upper East Side, the Jillian Wright Clinical Skin Spa has long been a destination for lovers for quality, customized skincare. Read more