Coffee Berry
Coffee Berry Written for Walgreens.com In the last several years, coffee berry has become one of the hottest ingredients in skin care products. But what is coffee berry and how does it differ from regular, old coffee? What is CoffeeBerry?Coffee berry, as used in skin care products, is a patented, stabilized, concentrated extract of fresh-picked, 100% Arabica whole coffee fruit. It is actually related to regular coffee. In fact, the coffee beans that become our breakfast brew are found inside of the coffee fruit, or coffee...
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What Causes Acne? Written for Walgreens.com Almost everyone has been affected by acne at some point in their lives. Although most cases occur in adolescents, as many as 20% of outbreaks occur in adults. Yet despite the prevalence of acne, it is rarely understood. To get to the bottom of what causes acne, we first need to have an understanding of what acne is. There are four main types of acne: pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, and nodules. Although they all look different, each has a common root: hair follicles that become plugged...
read moreTop Ten Ways to Reduce the Risk of Split Ends
Top Ten Ways to Reduce the Risk of Split Ends Written for Walgreens.com Due to normal wear and tear on the hair, it’s common for most people to have some split ends. These are damaged areas of the hair, not necessarily at the ends, where the hair cuticle is cracked and the inner cortex is exposed. This damage can translate into frizzy hair and worse. It’s not a pretty sight. That’s why we’ve complied a list of our top ten ways to reduce the risk of split ends. Read on for happier hair. 1. One of the best things you can do to...
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Top Ten Tips for Polishing Nails Written for Walgreens.com Nothing makes your hands look as beautiful as a well-done manicure. But don’t head to the salon just yet; you can add color to your own nails in a few easy steps. Read on for our top ten tips for polishing nails. 1. One of the best things you can do when polishing your nails is to start off with a good canvas. Take a moment and remove all of your old polish, even if you’re going to be painting on the same color. Also, push your cuticles back and trim and file your nails....
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Top Ten Tips for Maintaining a Clear Complexion Written for Walgreens.com In the quest for perfect skin, there is no shortage of information on what you should and shouldn’t do to maintain a clear complexion. It can be information overload. We’re here to help. We’ve narrowed down the best skin-care advice to ten easy-to-follow tips. Goodbye information-overload; hello glowing skin. 1. Get healthy skin from the inside out by increasing your consumption of fruits, raw vegetables, and whole grains. These will provide the nutrients...
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Top Ten Makeup Tips for Beginners Written for Walgreens.com When it comes to makeup, it can be hard to know where to start. There are so many colors, tools, and products to choose from. And that’s even before you start thinking about how to apply everything. But don’t worry just yet. We’ve created a list of top ten makeup tips for beginners to help you take the guess-work out of applying makeup. You’ll look like pro in no time. 1. Even before you start applying makeup, you need to be thinking about the kinds of products you’ll...
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Top Five Ways to Remove Eye Makeup Written for Walgreens.com You finally managed to do your eye makeup perfectly. Your mascara went on like a dream, you chose an amazing shade of eye shadow, and the liner you added looked so flawless that everyone assumed your lashes were naturally full. You don’t want to take off your beautiful look, but sadly, you have to. It’s time to go to bed. Where do you even start? Read on for our top five ways to remove eye makeup. 1. Traditional eye makeup removerMost beauty brands offer a traditional...
read moreTop Five Ways to Moisturize Dry Hair
Top Five Ways to Moisturize Dry Hair Written for Walgreens.com It’s bad enough that dry hair doesn’t feel very good. But it can also be difficult to style, almost impossible to control, and frizzy to boot. But never fear. We’ve compiled a list of our top five ways to moisturize dry hair so that you can always have smooth, soft, and silky strands. 1. Wash lessA lot of things can contribute to dry hair, such as color-treatments and heat-styling. But another contributing factor is probably something you do every day without even...
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Top Five Ways to Keep Skin Hydrated Written for Walgreens.com Hydrated skin equals happy skin. It seems like such a simple equation, but often times, it isn’t. That’s because a lot of things come into play: diet, water consumption, beauty products, sun exposure. It can be confusing to get hydrated, let alone happy, skin. That’s why we created our list of the top five ways to keep skin hydrated. Read on for moisturized, plump, and happy skin. 1. Hydrate from the inside outOne of the best things you can do to increase the...
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Top Five Ways to Go Green with Your Beauty Routine Written for Walgreens.com Take a moment and think about how many personal care products you used this morning: deodorant, shampoo, conditioner. The list could go on and on, and for most people, it does. The products add up, and so does the effect on your body and the environment. Luckily, it’s not hard to bring this affect under control by greening your beauty routine. Read on for five easy ways. 1. AnalyzeThe average woman is exposed to more than a dozen products and 160...
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