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We’ve come a long way since the heyday of St. Ives Apricot Scrub—or so we thought. Kylie Jenner’s recent foray into skincare has reignited the debate over harsh physical exfoliators, getting the online beauty community up in arms over her Walnut Face Scrub. (It’s currently sold out on her site, which gives us pause for […]

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5 products to keep your legs super smooth post-wax »

Some of the best beauty ideas out there are the ones that have been around forever, but you just haven’t tried yet. While I’ve experimented with waxing just about every body part possible, it wasn’t until a friend started raving about her monthly leg waxes that I decided to give it a go. Five sessions later and my skin has never felt smoother. (Also, you know those hard-to-shave spots, like knees and the back of your thighs? You better believe wax can take care of that.)

With summer just around the corner, now’s definitely the time to embrace leg waxing. To make sure you get the most out of your session, I sat down with Florence Gaven, co-owner of Toronto’s Fuzz Wax Bar, to find out her top leg waxing tips.

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Now that hot summer days are only a distant memory, our skin is taking a major hit. As the humidity in the air continues to dwindle, so does our skin’s natural moisture barrier—which leads to flakiness, the over-production of oil and, worst of all, blemishes. Congested skin is hardly an enjoyable way to start the season, so fight back with a deep cleaning. From at-home exfoliation to heavy-duty spa treatments, we’ve rounded up five ways to really deep clean your skin—while ensuring it stays hydrated and healthy.

Ever feel like you’re caught in a beauty loop? It can be as simple as trying to cover up stained nails with more stain-causing nail polish (yikes!) or as long-term as knowing that the onset of fall also means the start of at least six months of dry skin. This week we’re all about helping you break out of these bad beauty cycles: our Beauty Fix answers include how to avoid messing up your foundation when applying a dark eye shadow, tips for addressing uneven skin tone and everything you need to know about proper exfoliation.

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I’ve heard Madonna is a fan of oxygen skin treatments—and despite a few missteps, she always looks great! Should I follow her lead and partake in regular oxygen facials and body treatments?
Scientific theory states (vaguely) that oxygenation is the process of amplifying the availability of air to certain areas (your skin and bloodstream, for example) and allowing them to “breathe.” Well, your skin doesn’t actually breathe because you’re not an amphibian, you’re a human—meaning your nose, mouth and lungs do all the work.