Joana Couto has always loved her grandmother’s green eyes. “Since I was a child, every time I’d visit her I’d just be mesmerized by them,” she says. “I wished I had her eyes.” And on November 15, the 32-year-old made her dream a reality when she flew to India to ... More

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One could easily blame Gwyneth Paltrow for fueling the latest detox obsession that has wellness enthusiasts flocking to the nearest furnace. It all started about a year ago, when the then flu-riddled actress-turned-lifestyle guru posted an Instagram selfie with her lying on a terrycloth towel basked in crimson fluorescent light, ... More

Think about a handsome man. What does his face look like? If you’re of a certain age (between your twenties and fifties), living in a certain metropolitan area (New York, L.A., Miami), you’re probably imagining someone with an angular jaw, chiseled cheekbones and washboard abs. It’s as important to note ... More

The septuagenarian creator of grooming behemoth Burt’s Bees is the subject of filmmaker Jody Shapiro’s new documentary, Burt’s Buzz, which peeks behind the iconic packaging and into the life of a New England curmudgeon who started his empire selling honey on the side of the road. Through extensive ... More

Aesthetic laser specialist Jeannel Astarita doesn’t cut corners. When she worked in various doctors’ offices and saw patients whose concerns couldn’t be suitably addressed by whatever body-contouring machines she had on-hand, she’d send them away, refusing to treat using anything other than the precise mix of technology she knew to be ... More

America is obsessed with lips. Just ask the hoards plump pout admirers who couldn’t get their hands on one of the coveted Kylie Jenner Lip Kits because they sold out in less than 10 minutes. Luckily for those looking for a more permanent fix than gloss, there are injectable lip ... More

In anticipation of a relaxing getaway to The Lodge at Woodloch, a spa resort in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, I found myself calculating how early I’d need to wake up in order to drive the three hours to make the 9 a.m. Great Wall of Yoga class. Sure, getting out the door ... More

A new trend has emerged in cosmetic surgery. No, it isn’t elbow enhancements. It’s plastic surgery tourism. Americans are turning their tummy tucks and breast implants into full-blown vacations to countries like Thailand and Brazil. There, they can get quality care plus a retreat for as much as ... More

Summer is fast approaching, and shielding your skin from the sun shouldn't be complicated. Put on sunscreen, grab a hat, veer toward shade—you're good, right? If only. Making sense of the barrage of sun-centric info—news on medical studies, SPF breakthroughs, ray-neutralizing clothes—can leave you feeling like you're reading a NASA document, ... More