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Is your skin ready for summer? As beach season approaches , anxiety is almost palpable with both women and men who will soon bare it all -- or close to it. After being bundled up all winter long, people will shed their sweaters and jeans and show some skin. But "the problem with summer skin is winter skin," says Steve Fallek, MD, a plastic surgeon in New York City and Englewood, N.J. "Our skin is dry from the cold, harsh winter." While some are concerned about looking odd on the beach, he says, "others are worried about being outside in less clothing than they are used to." WebMD to the rescue: Our doctor-approved tips will help your skin get a healthy glow in time for Memorial Day -- and with results designed to last through Labor Day and beyond. Exfoliate to Get Rid of Dry, Dull Skin Experts say the best way to get your skin ready for summer is with regular exfoliation. This gets rid of dead, dry skin cells . "You can use a chemical or physical ex...

If last summer was all about the treehouse, and the year before belonged to the yurt, this summer, we give you log cabin holidays . With more of us looking for alternatives to traditional hotels or a new way to glamp, log cabin holidays are the perfect middle ground . Sure, it’s great to ‘be at one’ with nature but if you can do that without having to sleep under sweaty canvas or cook your baked beans over a makeshift fire, then that sounds like a winner to us. Scandi- inspired log cabin holidays are popping up all over the UK – we’re calling it Glamping 2.0 – so here’s what we thought of the log cabin experience . Find log cabin holidays From wooden eco pods in Devon and Somerset to architecturally crafted cabins in Sussex (think garden sheds that have been given a seriously high- end grand design ), bespoke glamping specialists Quality Unearthed has a huge range of ‘unhotel’ options. Family-friendly, hen do-friendly and dog-friendly options are all for the taking. Best log cabi...

Lead Steve Martin 's METEOR SHOWER on Broadway" src="https://newimages.bwwstatic.com/upload11/1664708/files/banner(1).jpg" width="400" style="float: left;" /> BroadwayWorld has just officially learned that Steve Martin's new play METEOR SHOWER will be coming to Broadway's Booth Theatre this fall starring Emmy and Peabody Award- winning comedian Amy Schumer , Tony- winner Laura Benanti , another Emmy and Peabody Award-winner Keegan-Michael Key, and Alan Tudyk. Previews begin Wednesday , November 1, 2017 at Broadway's Booth Theatre ( 222 West 45th Street ). Opening night is set for Wednesday, November 29. Schumer and Benanti's involvement in the show had been reported earlier this summer , Key is currently starring opposite Oscar Isaac in the Public Theatre 's HAMLET, and has reportedly enjoyed getting back to the stage following his years on the TV show KEY & PEELE. Key began his career in improv. Meteor Shower, which ...

Article by: Guest Author This is a guest post by cosmetic science expert Gary Neudahl . We’ve had a warm winter, a hot spring and a really hot and dry summer in the midwest. Perhaps you’ve thought of getting rid of the sweat and getting away from it all, luxuriating in peace and quiet, taking a nice, long bath. Maybe you’ve already been there, done that. More than once. If you’ve used a bath oil, following is what was likely in it, and why. Bath oil formulation A classical bath oil composition consists of: Emollients: 85 — 100% Antimicrobial Agents: 0 — 0.5% Dispersing Agents: 0 — 10% “Label-Copy” Ingredients: 0 — 0.5% Fragrance (Parfum): 0 — 4% Antioxidants: 0 — 0.05% Emollients Water- insoluble emollients constitute the vast majority of the formulation. In the absence of a dispersing agent, these ingredients float on the surface of the water and, upon exiting the bathtub, leave an emollient film on the skin that enhances moisture retention and softness. Most widely uti...

Sun West Custom Homes ’ new showcase sits atop a hillside at 647 Cityview Ridge Drive in MacDonald Highlands , a luxury community in Henderson. Owner Daniel Coletti has created a cool, soothing oasis amid the expansive beauty of the Mojave Desert. The striking see-through pool that visitors see driving to the home is a big jaw-dropper and the star of the show. In fact, water runs throughout this living space that is a tribute to the elements and indoor- outdoor living . The 8,000-square- foot home updates and expands on an award- winning design concept Coletti built in The Ridges at Summerlin for the 2009 Parade of Homes. One common thread that runs through Sun West custom home designs is an intimate feeling of closeness to nature. His living spaces blend into the surrounding terrain and climate. Sun West architectural designs combine traditional elements of water, air, earth and fire to suggest deep feelings of hearth and home. Two ponds of flowing water greet visitors at t...

Wednesday newsletters always feature a hotel and/or flight review. Last April & May, I enjoyed a great holiday in Vietnam, where some resorts far exceeded my sky-high expectations (and rank among the best hotels I have ever stayed at). You can read my trip reports here: Today (August 23, 2017): Review of Vietnam’s most exclusive hotel, Amanoi.  Location: Google Maps Address: Road to Ba Dien beach, Vĩnh Hải, Ninh Hải, Ninh Thuận, Vietnam Hotel website: Amanoi Tip: enjoy free VIP amenities when booking via Virtuoso In 2013, Aman brought the brand’s signature sleekness to its debut resort in Vietnam, a contemporary beachside resort alongside a full-service Aman Spa overlooking spectacular Vinh Hy Bay in Nui Chua National Park , northeast of Ho Chi Minh City . The luxury hotel’s polished, slate pagodas peek out from a lush green landscape ; its infinity pool segues into the sea; and its spa rests by a lotus-blossom-dotted lake. Amanoi offers total privacy in beautifully designed a...