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TikTok Skincare Trends to Try Using Minoxidil to Help Grow Your Eyebrows Minoxidil is an FDA-approved topical product that addresses hair loss on your scalp. It works by enhancing circulation and may also extend the active growth phase of your hair. Joshua Zeichner, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, says minoxidil can also be used on your brows if you’re experiencing new hair loss there. “However, you have to be extra-cautious not to let it drip or touch the surrounding skin....

It’s no surprise that Henderson—who literally wrote the book on home styling—and Bowen, who specializes in styling and photographing homes, knew how to style the bedroom to perfection. Here are some styling tricks we learned from observing their work and plan to incorporate into our own homes. Bring Nature Home No matter your home decor style or your budget, there’s a way to work natural elements into your space. “A leafy branch cascading out of a vase or a bunch of blooms picked from the garden can instantly make the space feel effortlessly chic (for zero dollars)!...

And to improve our already-advancing skills, here are the seven biggest cooking mistakes we all need to give up—for the sake of our kitchen tools, time management, stress level, and (most importantly) nailing the most delicious dishes. RELATED: 4 Mistakes You’re Making When You Cook Pasta Cook raw beef, pork, lamb, and veal steaks, chops, and roasts to 145 F. For safety and quality, allow the meat to rest for at least three minutes before carving or consuming....

Bacon fat, created by pan-frying or baking bacon in the oven, is a not-so-secret substitute for butter or oil in nearly any recipe. In fact, salvaging bacon fat (instead of dumping it down the drain, which puts pipes and local sewer lines at risk), is compulsory—no matter what you plan to do with it. As long as you allow your liquid bacon run-off to coagulate and keep it in an easy-to-access container, you can use this ingredient as you see fit....

You might be surprised to hear that rustic home decor trends have pivoted away from the charming country homes of yesteryear. Instead of filling a house with rooster motifs, oil paintings of fruits and vegetables, and dark, borderline drab decor, today’s rustic decor ideas feature small country-inspired details, modern decor, and plenty of shiplap to go around. Want to give this new wave of rustic interior design a try? Here are seven rustic farmhouse decorating ideas that prove the country decor fad is back and better than ever....

For smooth walls with a streak-free coat of paint, here’s how to prep walls for painting—the right way. Spend the time on painting prep now to avoid painter’s remorse later. Start by vacuuming to suck up dust or pet hair along the baseboards, trim, and molding. Then, working from the top down, dust the wall with a barely damp cloth. Make sure the surface is dry before you begin taping or painting....

Cars are significantly more expensive these days (although they seem to have started leveling out), car accidents were up last year—and that car insurance bill is a monthly expense that doesn’t get any smaller. It also doesn’t help that car insurance is so dang complicated in the first place. But there are definitely ways that you can save money on that car insurance premium; some let you see extra cash right away, while others are more helpful in the long run....

Shearer and Teplin shared their best tips for a big move with Real Simple—from prepping weeks before to getting everything organized the day of and unpacking afterward. Take a look at their step-by-step guide, and you’ll be ready to tackle moving day, so you can go straight to celebrating and decorating your new home. But beware of being too eager to pack unless you want to live out of boxes for a long time....

Since avocados can be especially tricky, it’s always good to have a recipe (or two) that could benefit from some sliced, smashed, or blended avo. This way, you’ll never need to worry about tossing another overripe avocado in the trash again. Have an avocado that won’t make it past burger night? Smash it on the finished patty for a different texture. Want to add some avocado to your breakfast? Blend it with ingredients such as banana, frozen mango, and cocoa powder so it becomes the base of a filling smoothie....

Harper Wilde’s bras were previously only available on its direct-to-consumer site, but Nordstrom recently stocked its digital shelves with the celebrity-approved undergarments (Kristen Bell, most notably, is a fan). While the brand has a variety of beloved bras, from traditional underwire options to basic sports bras, its Bliss bralette is a clear favorite, according to a brand rep. Ideal for everyday wear, the minimalist bralette is free of foam, cups, and padding....

Prime users can snag tons of popular items at an exclusive sale price thanks to a hidden Just For Members section. Currently, these extra discounts are available on home and kitchen products, kids toys and baby essentials, electronics, and accessories. But you need to have a Prime membership ($12.99 a month after a free 30-day trial) to shop these savings — otherwise, the products will appear at their normal retail prices....

According to interior designer Alyssa Kapito, “a lot of minimal vases feel very much based on the mid-century/post-war French school of artists, such as Georges Jouve, Denise Gatard, Pol Chambost, and architect Robert Couturier.” A quick look at their work shows puzzling geometric shapes and plenty of curved lines very reminiscent of the modern vases you are seeing today. It’s a style Kapito frequently uses within her own designs: Just look at her recent Instagram depicting a “chic and clean” living space with multiple modern vases on display....

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The UltraIdeas slip-on slippers are designed for optimum winter warmth. The exterior features knitting on top that’s similar to wool, and the fabric switches to fleece toward the back and throughout the interior of the shoes. Not only will your feet become cozy when you put the slippers on, but you will also be walking on memory foam soles. To buy: $25 (was $31); amazon.com. “I don’t write many reviews, but these are amazing,” wrote one five-star reviewer....

Beets come in several different varieties. Red and purple beets are high in an anti-inflammatory compound known as betalains (a phytonutrient found in plants), specifically betacyanins, which give beets their deep red color. Then there are yellow and golden beets that contain a different group of betalains, called betaxanthins. Finally, you can also find beet greens, the leafy top of the beet plants that are totally edible and offer loads of B vitamins....

Benzoyl peroxide is found in many acne-fighting skincare products, but many of us aren’t sure how to use it properly. Here, two board-certified dermatologists share everything you need to know about benzoyl peroxide, including its benefits, side effects, and ways to incorporate it into your skincare routine. What is benzoyl peroxide? Benzoyl peroxide is an antiseptic, an ingredient that kills bacteria, and an FDA-approved acne medication. “It’s most typically used to treat and prevent acne and is quite effective at killing the p....