If in addition to the crisp fall breeze you've noticed a little more harmony in the atmosphere, it could be because Libra season (September 23 to October 22) has arrived, ushering in, among other things, birthdays for the zodiac's resident social butterfly and peacemaker.   read more

There's no sugar-coating it: Clogged pores are the worst. Whether you're talking about blackheads, whiteheads, or full-on pimples, it's never a pretty situation. Adding insult to injury, preventing blockages is no simple feat. While there are certain ingredients that are more likely to clog pores than others (if you want to get technical, these ingredients are called 'comedogenic'), there are multiple other factors to consider, points out Emily Arch, M.D., a dermatologist at Dermatology + Aesthetics of Wicker Park in Chicago. "It really depends not only on the ingredient, but also its concentration, how it's been processed, what other ingredients are in the product and your skin type," she says.   read more

The spring shows were a tale of two extremes: There was the lazy-girl way (no-makeup makeup, messy hair), and at the opposite end of effortless, there was drama, and well, effort with graphic swooshes of eyeliner and bold hits of color. And amongst it all, there was a lot to love, no matter how much time you want to put into your beauty routine. Here, the looks that caught our eye -- that we're already recreating in our bathroom mirrors.   read more

The lengths we'll go for a good blowout are pretty impressive. We'll wake up at the crack of dawn to head to our local blow-dry bar for that just-out-the-salon 'do that, try as we might, is seemingly unattainable at home.   read more

One thing all doctors can agree on -- whether they're trained to cure skin diseases or specialized in treating conditions of the heart -- is that healthy eating is the key to a long and fulfilling life. As the old adage goes, we are what we eat. Doctors know this to be especially true, as they see first-hand the extent of physical, mental and emotional damage a poor diet can wreak on the lives of their patients.   read more

It's safe to say that professional makeup artists are always searching for (and finding) the best products on the market. They experiment with new makeup and skin care concoctions constantly, trying to find the products that apply, blend, and overall perform the best for their clients.   read more

Has your favorite celebrity undergone a hair transformation lately? It honestly seems like there must be something in the air right now -- because a surprising amount of stars are making major chops -- and you can find them all right here. Now, in some cases, that means wearing a chin-length bob for the first time. And in others? Let's just say that more than one celeb has gone full-on G.I. Jane crew cut (somewhere out there, Demi Moore is feeling proud). Lots of new colors are making the rounds too -- perhaps most notably, peroxide blonde (seriously, it's everywhere).   read more