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Can tweakments do me any harm? Does deodorant cause breast cancer? Does eating chocolate give you acne? Do I need to wear sunscreen every day? What exactly is in my serum? Are collagen supplements the fountain of youth? What's the best way to fade scars? And is "clean beauty" really as healthy as it sounds? The Science of Beauty reveals the truth behind the bold marketing claims and viral TikTok trends and tells you what you really need to know about the products you use every day, form good habits, and learn what really works.

Learn how to stand out from the crowd and become that girl. That girl is who everyone wants to be. She has it all going on! Others wonder how she does it all so well. In this book I’ll share all her secrets. That girl is our alter ego, the one who has more fun, makes more money, and is better looking. Just for fun, let’s cultivate our that girl persona and see how fabulous life can get. Age or body size are no barrier to creating our dream life, with the help of our inner that girl. We are going to be that girl in our own life, the leading lady in our own movie!

Male and female sufferers of hair loss are becoming more prevalent. We all lose some hair every day, since it's a normal process, but the issue arises when the loss becomes unmanageable.

Are you on a never-ending quest to get the perfect wardrobe? Have you done what you were "supposed to do" and bought the pieces you were "supposed to buy" only to find yourself more confused and overwhelmed than before... And instead of getting a perfect wardrobe you have a closet crammed full of clothes, shoes, and accessories that you never wear and don't really even like... If you're tired of wasting your precious time and hard-earned money on your wardrobe then this is the book for you! In An Imperfect Wardrobe you'll learn how to focus on slowly curating a closet filled with clothes, ...

We all know that midlife women are often hit the hardest of all health-wise, sandwiched between bringing up our families, juggling work and caring for ailing parents, and it is all too easy to lose sight of ourselves. But whatever stage or age you are there is hope and many ways to take back control of your health - physical, mental and emotional - and make yourself a priority rather than bottom of the to-do list. Liz Earle will sort the fads from the fiction in wellbeing and break through the noise that surrounds all the online advice that can overwhelm us.

Each chapter of Lessons from Madame Chic reveals a valuable secret Jennifer learned in Paris - tips you can incorporate into your own life, no matter where you live or the size of your budget. Embracing the classically French aesthetic of quality over quantity, aspiring Parisiennes will learn to master the art of eating (deprive yourself not), dressing (the 10-item wardrobe), grooming (le no-makeup look), and living à la française.

Amidst the waking nightmares of today, the solace of goth looms from behind the shadows to soothe our morbid anxieties. Permeating pop culture at every level - fashion, music, film, beauty - what was once the preserve of the hooded misfit, has now seeped into the mainstream. Which can only mean one thing: must be the season of the witch. To further inspire and illuminate the darkness, interspersed throughout we hear from notable goths and goth coded people like Anjelica Huston, Aryuna Tardis, Christina Ricci, Michèle Lamy, and Simone Rocha on what this eldritch culture means to them.

La dama se trata de una forma de ser en el mundo que es amable, elegante, juguetona y muy poderosa, que se extiende a todos los aspectos de la vida, desde los negocios, el dinero y la educación de los hijos, hasta el coqueteo, la seducción y el sexo. Una dama es una fuente de poder que crea posibilidad.

Personal stylist Allison Bornstein has mastered the art of helping people look good and feel good. In Wear It Well, she shares her philosophy and outlines systems that will bring your style into alignment and create a wardrobe that delights your spirit.

While the formal rules of etiquette are not taught the way they once were, good manners are as critical today as they ever were. 50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know provides a modern update on the ageless idea that girls should know appropriate and courteous responses to any given situation.

No journalist has ever been allowed into the ultrasecretive, highly pressured process of originating a perfume. But Chandler Burr, the New York Times perfume critic, spent a year behind the scenes observing the creation of two major fragrances.

Beauty journalist Vasudha Rai distills her 20+ years’ experience of writing and researching beauty, in this seminal book that looks beyond the basics. From designing an age-appropriate beauty routine, to actives, injectables, dermafacials and DIYs, plus the effect of meditation, nutraceuticals and gut health on the skin, this Audible Original will address it all.

Have you ever wondered why we wear the type of clothes we do? Packed with outlandish outfits, this exciting history of fashion trends reveals the flamboyant fashions adopted (and discarded) by our ancestors. In the days before cosmetic surgery, people used bum rolls and bombastic breeches to augment their figures, painted their faces with poisonous concoctions, and doused themselves with scent to cover body odor.

Nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder helps dozens of A-list celebrities get red carpet ready - and now you're getting the star treatment. Kim used to struggle with coarse hair, breakouts and stubborn belly fat, until she traveled the world, learning age-old beauty secrets. She discovered that what you eat is the ultimate beauty product, and she's developed a powerful program that rids the body of toxins so you can look and feel your very best.

When Angela Kelly and The Queen are together, laughter echoes through the corridors of Buckingham Palace. Angela has worked with The Queen and walked the corridors of the Royal Household for 25 years, initially as Her Majesty’s Senior Dresser and then latterly as Her Majesty’s Personal Advisor, Curator, Wardrobe, and In-house Designer. As the first person in history to hold this title, she shares a uniquely close working relationship with The Queen.

Revealing eight "old money secrets" for women, the author shares time-tested tips and step-by-step strategies used by the women of America's upper class, generation after generation. From education and etiquette to cosmetics and clothing, this must-listen book details the coveted, rarely-discussed fundamentals that any woman can use to achieve financial independence, discover her personal style, and make the most of every opportunity.

On TV, Wendy only has a few minutes to respond to each audience member, but in Ask Wendy she goes deeper, answering questions sourced from viewers across the country. No question is off-limits and no situation is too outrageous for her to take on. Wendy shoots straight from those womanly hips of hers to help you manage all the crazy that comes into your life - keepin' it real by drawing on the personal experiences that have shaped her unique perspective.

50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know is a young man's guide to becoming the type of guy that people respect and enjoy. He knows how to shake hands. He knows how to be a good sport. He knows how to give a genuine compliment and how to speak his mind without being offensive. His friends listen to what he has to say, and he returns the favor. He knows how to achieve the perfect knot in a necktie, and more important, he knows when he should be wearing a tie in the first place. Oh, and his favorite ball cap? He knows when to wear it and when to leave it at home on his dresser.

Two world wars, the Civil Rights movement, and a Jheri curl later, Blacks in America continue to have a complex and convoluted relationship with their hair. From the antebellum practice of shaving the head in an attempt to pass as a "free" person to the 2013 uproar over an Ohio school that banned Afro puffs, the issues surrounding Black hair continue to linger as we move through the 21stst century.

Have you avoided treating Black skin, or having your own skin treated due to a lack of skincare confidence for Black skin? If you’ve struggled getting the right care or with caring for Black skin, you’re not alone. According to the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, only four percent of practicing dermatologists identify as Hispanic, and only three percent identify as Black or African descent. Alarming. This lack of understanding for darker skin proliferates beyond the skin health industry. This work is one small but significant step toward rectifying that malady.