Beauty & Health

Intense and emotional, scent memory transports us to a time, place or feeling, but fragrance choice is more than a whim. To help select fabulous fall fragrances, Theresa Cangialosi, owner of SoBotanical in Hampden and Federal Hill, and Lydia Mesekale, fragrance specialist at Nordstrom at Towson Town Center, share some …

Poolside hangouts and sun-filled days at the beach are what summer dreams are made of. While we’re venturing beyond our backyards and enclosed porches for a layout session this year, versatile and chic coverups that go from beach to bar are the easiest way to elevate your swim look without …

I believe all women are superheroes. Growing up as a first-generation Salvadoran American, my roots and culture run deep in my blood, and from a young age, I saw how beautiful and diverse the world truly is. The truth is that most of us don’t fit the traditional American or …

It’s December 31, 2019. As we counted down the seconds to midnight and clinked champagne glasses, we were blissfully unaware of the life-altering events that redefined our days and upended our sense of safety and security in light of COVID-19. Indeed, 2020 was a year that was met with great …

A face full of makeup is so pre-pandemic. Skin care regimens are finally getting the respect they deserve, and the barely-there makeup look lets healthy skin glow for itself. The “lit from within” factor is way in, and it looks great on everyone. Estheticians and makeup artists Kristen Floyd of …

The forest is the therapist. The guide opens the door. What if you could boost your well-being, improve your mood, lower your cortisol levels and keep your inflammation levels in check? What if these goals came not through diet, strenuous exercise or prescription medications, but rather by going for a …

Now that face masks are the new normal, it’s more important than ever to make sure your eyebrows are looking good. A new brow look can enhance your whole face. Several long-lasting treatments can give you bolder brows and save you trips to the salon. If you’re tired of filling …

If you’re struggling to catch some zzz’s, you’re not alone. Adults between ages 18 and 64 need seven to nine hours of sleep, but the Sleep Foundation reports that more than one-third of all adults in the United States get less than seven hours of sleep per night. Nearly half …

By Jeremy Smoot, CPT, GPTS During the past year, many of us have pivoted from going to the office to working from home. Instead of leaving for appointments or getting some movement while we’re mingling with co-workers, we sit at our computers nonstop for virtual meetings and other tasks. Research …

Imagine yourself relaxing in a cozy spa-like setting. You close your eyes as gentle music plays softly in your ears and comforting aromas linger in the background. If this scene sounds like your average nail salon, day spa or therapist’s office, think again. The scents that infuse the space around …