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Aubrey Almanza

Aubrey Almanza is a graduate of The Johns Hopkins University and King's College London. Her writing has appeared in Prevention, SHAPE, and Reader's Digest, among others. She specializes in data-driven content on topics of wellness, beauty, culture, art, and fashion.
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It’s Not the Turkey That’s Making You Tired (Blame It on the Trimmings)

You know the drill: Greet relatives, eat turkey, pass out on the couch. But is turkey really to blame for the post-sup stupor? We got to the bottom of this persistent Thanksgiving myth.

I Tested One of Those Trendy Blackhead-Sucking Face Masks and Here’s What Happened

Viral videos show tar-black masks being slowly peeled back to reveal hundreds of visibly expelled...
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This Is What Microneedling Really Does to Your Face

Hundreds of tiny pin pricks going into your skin might sound like the beauty version...

Bye, Chicken Skin! Ways to Finally Get Rid of Those Little Red Bumps on Your Arms

For anyone suffering with red, itchy, bumps that never go away, it's time to test...
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7 Bad Habits That Lead to Clogged Pores

Get clear skin and prevent unwanted clogged pores by avoiding these bad habits, from smoking...
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9 Easy Ways to Grow Strong, Beautiful Nails

Say goodbye to weak and brittle nails with these easy techniques that anyone can nail....

The 9 Best Acne Products That Really Work

Is there a really a difference between treating your acne with high-end or prescription products...
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Here’s Exactly How Many Calories You Add When You Trick Out Your Coffee

Jeans a little tighter than usual? Your morning coffee might be to blame.
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This Is How Bad It Is to Sleep with Wet Hair

It's time to reconsider hopping into bed with soaking wet hair

9 Healthy Reasons You Should Stock Up on Nutritional Yeast

Move over, cheese. Nutritional yeast is the flavor-packed seasoning that will transform your diet and...

12 Ways Smoking Cigarettes Ruins Your Looks

If knowing what smoking does to the inside of your body isn't enough to motivate...
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9 Best Sunscreens for Every Kind of Activity

Dermatologists reveal the best sunscreens for every kind of activity, including running, hiking, swimming, attending...

10 Things You Need to Know About Rosacea—Whether You Have It or Not

It's time to pay attention to those flushed cheeks, as they may not be as...

16 Incredible Beauty Destinations from Around the World to Add to Your Bucket List

From New Zealand to Japan and California, the world clearly has more than one fountain...

Do You Really Need to Clean Your Grocery Store Shopping Cart?

Your grocery store shopping cart could be a germ magnet! Here's what you need to...
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15 Summer Foods for Gorgeous, Glowing Skin

Curious how to get glowing skin? Load your meals with these delicious summer foods, recommended...

9 Sunburn Remedies that Actually Work

These sunburn remedies might be a little unorthodox, but consider giving them a try the...
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12 Skin-Care Gurus Reveal the Products They Can’t Live Without

Want a dewy, glowy, youthful complexion? We asked the creators of cult classic beauty products...

What’s the Deal with Vegan Skin Care? Dermatologists Explain the Trend

Even if you're a cheese and meat lover with zero interest in eating a vegan...

9 Totally Not Weird Questions You Should Be Asking Your Gynecologist

Gynecologists reveal the honest questions they want more women to ask their doctors, from discharge...

This Is Exactly What You Should Be Eating to Smell Better, According to Science

If your B.O. smells more sour than sexy, here's what you need to do to...

11 Next-Level Chocolates with Unbelievable Health Benefits

Stop everything: You can justify a chocolate addiction with these super-healthy bars. They're practically superfoods....

Which One Works Best—Body Butter, Body Lotion, or Body Oil?

We're demystifying the differences between our favorite moisturizing products, so you can grab the right...

Why You Need to Have a Spoonful of Sugar Handy the Next Time You Wash Your Hair

It turns out that this basic kitchen staple may hold the key to finally getting...

Sorry—This Popular Trick Will NOT Make Your Hair Shinier

New findings will make you rethink the value of the cold water treatment that hair...