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  Healthy-looking hair doesn’t always require an expensive shelf full of products. Often, the way you wash, moisturize, detangle, protect, and style your hair can make a noticeable difference in how it looks and feels. Here are 7 simple hair-care habits worth adding to your routine. 1. Cleanse Your Hair Gently Keeping your hair and scalp clean is an important part of a healthy hair-care routine. Overwashing or using products that leave your hair feeling extremely dry, however, may not work well for everyone. Pay attention to how your hair and scalp respond after washing. 2. Keep Your Hair Moisturized Dry hair can become more difficult to manage and may be more prone to breakage. For textured, curly, and coily hair in particular, maintaining moisture can be an important part of keeping the hair manageable. After washing, consider using a conditioner and, depending on your hair type, a suitable leave-in conditioner or moisturizing product. Tip: More product isn’t necessaril...

  You don’t need to carry your entire bathroom with you. The goal is to keep a small collection of useful products that you can actually reach for when you need them. Here are seven face and beauty essentials worth keeping in your handbag. 1. Lip Balm Dry lips can happen anytime, especially when you’re spending time in air-conditioned environments or dealing with dry weather. Tip: Choose one that feels comfortable on your lips and consider a lip balm with SPF if you want additional sun protection. 2. Facial Sunscreen Sunscreen isn’t only for beach days. If you’re going outside during the day, keeping a small sunscreen in your handbag can make it easier to remember sun protection. Look for a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. Tip: If you’re going to be outdoors for an extended period, follow the product’s directions for reapplication. 3. Blotting Papers If your face becomes shiny during the day, blotting papers can be a convenient way to reduce excess surface oil w...

  Healthy-looking skin isn’t always about buying expensive skincare products. Sometimes, the small habits we repeat every day can have a bigger impact on our skin than we realize. If your skin has been looking dry, dull, oily, or irritated lately, take a look at your daily routine. Here are five common habits that may be affecting your skin—and what you can do instead.  1. Washing Your Face Too Often Keeping your face clean is important, but washing it excessively can remove some of the skin’s natural oils and leave it feeling dry or irritated. Try this instead: Use a gentle cleanser and avoid repeatedly washing your face throughout the day unless you have a specific reason to do so. For many people, cleansing once or twice a day is enough. 2. Sleeping With Makeup On After a long day, it can be tempting to go straight to bed without removing your makeup. However, leaving makeup and other products on your skin overnight can contribute to clogged pores and irritation. Try thi...