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) Collabs: Madewell for Shopbop Wants to Be Your Ex-Boyfriend
It's just seven items—two pairs of jeans, a miniskirt, shorts, a romper, a beat-up jacket and a vest—and it's no Lanvin x Acne, but everything's reasonably cute. Nicest touch: The ex-boyfriend jeans, which are infinitely better than boyfriend jeans because if he's your ex, you never have to return them. Items range from $125 to $200, which does seem a bit high for denim that's had the tar kicked out of it. (Blogger Bunnyshop, on the $200 ex jeans: "Maybe it's sewn with gold thread?") And we'd be remiss if we didn't point out that Current/Elliott, the denim maestros who started the baggy beat-up jeans trend, sell their boyfrienders for only about $25 more. That said, the whole collection looks supremely soft and comfortable, and it's hard to argue with soft denim. . More>> - (
) Get healthy java for the body
I have been using the product on my face this winter, and it has actually helped me fight acne.These products are sold at Brewdaily’s Café in Auburn or at bodyjava.com. This is a great way to go organic, eliminate some of the toxins that we take in, and help a local business in these difficult times.
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) Acne Remedies: The Natural Way
Another unpleasant leftover of acne are the scars.
The natural remedies are supposed to offer permanent cures for scars, if used continuously for longer period of time. Furthermore they can preventively act against future acne attacks.
Ancient literature also tells us that natural remedies for acne were used in those days - they specify many of such treatments for queens and beauties. The traditional medicine systems such as Chinese traditional medicine, Indian medicinal system-Ayurveda, and Kempo-the Japanese system, are effective in present circumstances too. Many of the alternative medicine systems such as homeopathy also depend on natural remedies for treatment. The natural treatment utilizes herbs, seeds, flowers, leaves, roots and minerals.
These remedies are commonly used as topical application, but oral remedies are also available. More>> - (
) CHECKOUT LANE: Tips to keep skin soft and smooth in winter
It can also be used to prevent acne and signs of aging. She suggests trying over-the-counter exfoliants like Dermalogica's Gentle Cream Exfoliant. "That may be where you want to spend your money, is a good exfoliant," she said.For a moisturizer, Monteiro suggests anything that contains vitamin B5 or hyaluronic acid, which binds moisture to the skin, and that won't clog pores. Ann Purcell, a massage therapist and aesthetician at Adamo Day Spa Retreat in Cohasset, prefers all-natural moisturizers. She suggests anything with vitamins A, C and E, coenzyme Q10, or evening primrose oil.
Purcell said that it's also important to avoid products that contain toxic chemicals. "If it doesn't look like something that's in your food and has a big long name that you can't pronounce, you probably don't want it on your skin," she said. More>>