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Reader question: What are some good spa treatments for people with sensitive skin and allergic to practically everything? - @iluvbroadwaymusicals Just wanted to say that I totally relate—my skin is also allergic to everything! The struggle is real. As a beauty editor, I have the privilege of being invited to facials frequently. Although I’m more than eager to jump on hairstyling events and makeup sessions, I was terrified of anything that involved strangers touching my skin (and still am) because of how sensitive it is....

Figuring out how much time you want to spend styling your bangs, working with your hair texture, and most importantly, discovering what works with your face shape, are all vital steps in the process of getting bangs. For instance, getting blunt-cut bangs on a square-face shape may look too heavy and hide your face, instead of enhancing it. Similarly, opting for baby bangs may not give you the face-framing results you’re hoping for if you have a heart-shaped face....

But while you might’ve picked out a comfortable swivel chair and an inspirational quote to hang over your desk, you may be stumped by which home office paint color to use. Not only can your office colors make or break the overall aesthetic, but they can also help kickstart creativity, boost productivity, and keep stress at bay. To help choose the best home office paint colors, we asked a handful of experts to share their picks for every type of worker....

To buy: $9; amazon.com. These durable laundry bags are made with a polyester fiber mesh that allows soap and water to filter through in the wash and lets hot air inside in the dryer. Reviewers confirm that the bags do not tear or shrink, even after years of use. It’s one reason why people feel comfortable putting delicates like underwear and bras in them, as well as sneakers, bags, hats, and more....

According to the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), “It’s important to note that producing Greek-style and other strained yogurts, which now dominate dairy cases, takes four times more milk than regular yogurt.” Additionally, they call attention to the fact that yogurt’s resource intensity is not its only environmental drawback: “The yogurt industry has also had to contend with an increasing output of whey pollution. The acidic whey strained out of Greek-style yogurts is treated as a waste product, and its decomposition can be toxic to the environment....

To buy: $50 (was $60); amazon.com. “I have purchased seven of these hoses over time to replace every hose on our property,” shared a shopper who said the hoses “have withstood very high and low temperatures, direct sunlight, been [dragged] across gravel driveways, run over, and [are] still holding up!” Another reviewer noted the hose “does not try to kink every time you use it.” Plus, they said they appreciate the bright green color because it’s easy to spot....

The Gainwell set comes with a chainmail scrubber and a durable bamboo brush that work together to remove food debris and unwanted grease from skillets with ease. It’s no wonder over 3,200 shoppers have given the Gainwell cast iron cleaner set a perfect five-star rating. To buy: $10; amazon.com. In the first step to getting your clean pan back, use the stainless steel chain scrubber to gently scrape away food remnants in cast iron....

Choosing the wrong type of grill method There are so many different ways to sear foods on a grill that it can understandably be very difficult to know exactly what to do with the grill you’ve got. Charcoal and gas are the main types, but electric and pellet grills are also fairly common, and the rules are different for each one of these options. As a rule of thumb, remember that charcoal is much more hands-on than gas because the heat is inconsistent; you need to know how to use direct and indirect heat to get good results....

Plants are, in the most literal sense, dirty. No matter how pretty your planters are, they likely get caked in dirt, leaves or petals, dust, and mud from watering. It’s fine when they’re outdoors for most of the year, but when it gets cold and you bring your planters inside, they bring that dirt in with them. And after a season of sitting on hardwood or carpet (or any other material) floors, your pretty planters are bound to leave behind some not-so-pretty rings when you move them back outside....

A red lipstick is one of the most integral items in a woman’s makeup bag. Today, a scarlet pout is one of the world’s most powerful beauty symbols, but where did this iconic beauty product come from? Red lipstick has a colorful, tumultuous history. Many historians acknowledge ancient Sumerians (in 3500 BC in southern Mesopotamia) for inventing it by crushing red rocks into a powder to tint lips red. Others credit the ancient Egyptian elites, who mixed crushed insects into a vibrant paste of red waxes for Cleopatra, among others....

Almost everyone will tell you that working from bed is not a good idea, but it’s pretty hard to resist the appeal of working surrounded by plush pillows, or cozied up inside blankets during a team meeting. Or maybe you don’t have a choice—with homeschooled children or cramped living quarters, your bed may just be the only place you can get some peace and solitude. You may even find you’re more relaxed, productive, or your creative juices flow more freely when you work from your bed....

Whether you’re heading to the Caribbean or traveling to the Greek islands, you’ll want to pack flowy, breezy clothing that’ll let air filter through and won’t cling to your body (which can make you sweat). And because you’ll probably sightsee in the day and enjoy nice evening dinners at the resort, including some elevated staples that are comfortable and look great are a must. Zesica Summer Spaghetti Strap Maxi Dress, $44 Fixmatti Off-Shoulder Summer Romper, $29 Hzeyn Wide Brim Bucket Hat, $13 PrettyGarden Plaid Spaghetti Strap Maxi Dress, $35 (was $41) Roylamp Summer Two-Piece Set, $33 (was $35) Sam Edelman Garson Slides, From $39 (was $80) Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda Monogram Button Down Shirt, $30 FancyInn Cotton Two-Piece Set, $34 (was $40) Cubavera Wide Leg Linen Pant, $57 Roxy Costas Flip Flop Sandals, From $19 (was $20)...

One of the best things about the show is the fashion, but admittedly, tight corsets and elbow-length gloves aren’t really practical for our current state of mind (read: anything comfortable). Enter Bridgerton’s newly launched collab with Phenomenal, a collection of cute and colorful loungewear that takes the show’s most popular quotes and immortalizes them onto a sweatshirt. In line with Phenomenal’s brand mission—which is to bring awareness to social causes while uplifting women’s voices—the line is meant to amplify the voices of the show’s female characters who don’t conform to society’s limited views of who and what women should be....

Stone was hired to oversee the redesign of the entire property, but in the kitchen, she paid particular attention to the breakfast nook. “The couple wanted a comfy place where the girls could sit and do homework, play with arts and crafts, and cuddle their dog, Pony,” she says. When renovations started in June 2021, the nook had built-in oak cabinets stained in a honey shade, and they clashed with the worn travertine tiles on the floor....

The first thing that may come to mind when you think of a floor chair is a bean bag style. However, this one is upholstered, has a supportive backrest, and sits upright in a standard chair position. It has comfortable padding throughout and an adjustable backrest that allows you to recline it as much or as little as you’d like. The chair’s protective cover makes it easy to clean, too; you can use a damp sponge to wipe up any spills on the material....

As you may know after whipping up many drinks of your own, a spritz is an aperitivo cocktail that generally consists of a bitter liqueur, prosecco, and a splash of sparkling water. In the case of the Aperol Spritz, the aperitif in question is, well, Aperol, but all you need to do is make a simple one-ingredient swap and use a different aperitif to create an entirely distinct spritz. So, whether you’re all out of Aperol or simply want to give the Italian liqueur a rest, keep reading for seven new and easy spritz recipes!...

Need proof? According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, roughly one-third of food goes to waste across the globe—which amounts to about $1.3 trillion worth of food getting tossed each year. And in the U.S. alone, 40 percent of edible food doesn’t even get consumed. If you’ve ever tossed a wilted head of lettuce from your crisper just to replace it with a fresh one doomed to repeat that fate, you know exactly what we’re talking about....

But vinegar for drinking—who knew? Trader Joe’s did. As per usual, the grocery giant went and served us a weirdly genius product we never knew we needed. Enter: their new Organic Sparkling Apple Cider Drinking Vinegars. I didn’t even know what drinking vinegar was until several months ago. And alas, here I am today, sneaking around with sweaty, shaky hands hankering for the stuff at all hours of the night....

Typically, truffles and truffle-infused foods can be quite expensive, in part because truffles are not easy to find, difficult to grow, and almost impossible to store for any prolonged period of time. However, given Trader Joe’s penchant for reasonable and affordable prices, most of the chain’s truffle products (both new and old) cost less than $10. For example, TJ’s new Truffle Cream Filled Gnocchi, which was first spotted on store shelves in late 2021, costs just $3....

How do probiotics work? Probiotics are living microorganisms that, when consumed regularly, confer a health benefit. Bacteria in our gut can be problematic for our heath, but that doesn’t tell the full story: bacteria can be beneficial, too. “The microbiome is our greatest ally,” says Dr. Kellman. “I cannot stress enough the importance of eating a diet that will nourish and sustain a positive bacterial balance.” After all, the human body is loaded with bacteria; in each of us, there are 10 times more bacteria than human cells, and 150 times more bacteria than DNA....