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Have you ever shaved or gotten a wax, only to find what looks like a severe case of razor burn or a flare of whiteheads a few days later? Believe it or not, this occurrence is actually completely normal—and no, it’s not acne, though it certainly looks like it. You probably have folliculitis, an infection deep within the follicle (acne, on the other hand, is an eruption inside the pore). In addition to whiteheads, folliculitis is often associated with inflammation, which brings more attention (and more concern) to the area....

Interior design of modern apartment Credit: GETTY IMAGES Interior design of modern apartment Credit: GETTY IMAGES Interior design of modern apartment Credit: GETTY IMAGES Interior design of modern apartment Credit: GETTY IMAGES The paint colors you surround yourself with are more than just a backdrop for your gallery walls and favorite reading nook: They can affect your mood, energy level, and mindfulness, making them a key element of your home aesthetic and lifestyle....

Melissa Clark Credit: Amy Dickerson Melissa Clark Credit: Amy Dickerson Melissa Clark Credit: Amy Dickerson Melissa Clark Credit: Amy Dickerson On This Page Smart Substitutions Protein Options One-Pot Meal Supplies Key Ingredients Feeding a Crowd Dietary Needs It doesn’t get much easier than a one-pot meal. What’s not to love about a dinner that comes together in a single vessel with hearty, soul-warming ingredients the whole family will enjoy—and leaves you with just one dish to wash afterward?...

sara-matt-wedding-mom-0932-s111990-0715.jpg Credit: Alixann Loosle Photography Modify Your Search Terms “I tell women whatever they do, don’t Google ‘MOB dresses,’” says senior associate fashion editor Carrie Goldberg. “It’s unnecessarily limiting.” Typing in a style (short or long), sleeve length, and color will return a wider range of stylish results. 2. Talk It Over After the bride has selected her dress, have a conversation with her about what she envisions for your look....

easy chocolate truffles Credit: Ryan Liebe ` Mastering the Holiday Meal Franchise Logo View Series Planning a Picnic? Here’s How to Pull It Off Smoothly, From Packing Your Tote to Choosing the Perfect Location What to Cook on the Grill This Father’s Day Make Mom Lunch Not Brunch with Our Marvelous Mostly Make-Ahead Menu Mother’s Day Baking Projects You and Your Mom Can Tackle Together easy chocolate truffles Credit: Ryan Liebe easy chocolate truffles Credit: Ryan Liebe...

Close up on woman's hands knitting Credit: LukaTDB / Getty Images Close up on woman's hands knitting Credit: LukaTDB / Getty Images Close up on woman’s hands knitting Credit: LukaTDB / Getty Images Close up on woman’s hands knitting Credit: LukaTDB / Getty Images In knitting, there are two basic styles of technique: the English method and the German or Continental method. The only real difference lies in how the yarn is held....

` Live Well Program Logo View Series The Best Oils to Use for Glowing Skin at Every Age, According to Dermatologists The Best Hobbies for Your Personality Type, According to Mental Health Experts How to Make Sure You Learn Something New Every Day (Plus, Why You Should) How to Recommit to a Hobby You Keep Dropping Shaping and grooming your eyebrows on your own is a tricky endeavor; usually, this is something we leave to the professionals....

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Woman outdoors in garden on laptop Credit: Gary Yeowell / Getty Images ` Live Well Program Logo View Series The Best Oils to Use for Glowing Skin at Every Age, According to Dermatologists The Best Hobbies for Your Personality Type, According to Mental Health Experts How to Make Sure You Learn Something New Every Day (Plus, Why You Should) How to Recommit to a Hobby You Keep Dropping Woman outdoors in garden on laptop Credit: Gary Yeowell / Getty Images Woman outdoors in garden on laptop Credit: Gary Yeowell / Getty Images...

Most of us already know that excessive heat can make our hair more fragile, but few truly understand that it’s when our hair is wet that it is most vulnerable, says Ted Gibson, a celebrity hairstylist. “It’s porous and can absorb up to 45 percent of its own weight in water,” he explains, noting that this absorption actually makes hair more prone to breakage. To learn more about the topic—and how to handle hair, whatever the texture, while it is wet—we asked several experts for their insight....

chocolate-walnut-cake-2-d111787r.jpg Credit: Stephen Kent Johnson chocolate-walnut-cake-2-d111787r.jpg Credit: Stephen Kent Johnson chocolate-walnut-cake-2-d111787r.jpg Credit: Stephen Kent Johnson chocolate-walnut-cake-2-d111787r.jpg Credit: Stephen Kent Johnson First, just what is matzo meal? Matzo meal is made by grinding matzo, a traditional Jewish unleavened bread that’s also known as matzah or matzoh. Matzo bread is made by mixing flour and water, rolling it out thin, then baking it in an extremely hot oven. It can be soft and pliable, or cracker crisp....

` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer Wedding bells are ringing! Issa Rae and Louis Diame have officially tied the knot....

Most skin care ingredients have a particular function that addresses one or two concerns at most, but there’s one standout that ticks off so many boxes, it’s no surprise that it is beloved by experts and beauty enthusiasts alike: niacinamide. This workhorse is a form of vitamin B3, a water-soluble nutrient that has a variety of important functions in the skin, digestive, and nervous systems. “It’s an essential nutrient,” says Dr....

` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer If you’re active on social media, you’ve seen the posts before: A couple who just got engaged is celebrating their newly-minted relationship status on a tropical vacation....

beautiful entryway with smart thermostat Credit: imaginima / Getty Images beautiful entryway with smart thermostat Credit: imaginima / Getty Images beautiful entryway with smart thermostat Credit: imaginima / Getty Images beautiful entryway with smart thermostat Credit: imaginima / Getty Images You can officially settle arguments over your home’s thermostat settings—during the hottest and coldest months of the year—for good. We asked two heating and cooling professionals to name the exact temperature your thermostat should read during the summer and winter, keeping in mind comfort, environmental impact, and energy efficiency....

martha stewart grilling turkey Credit: Paola + Murray martha stewart grilling turkey Credit: Paola + Murray martha stewart grilling turkey Credit: Paola + Murray martha stewart grilling turkey Credit: Paola + Murray Thanksgiving is one of my family’s most cherished holidays. It’s one of the big ones, along with Halloween, Christmas, Easter, and the Fourth of July. Every year, we think carefully about the menu, combining old favorites with fresh discoveries, new ingredients with tried-and-true ones, and, of course, innovative techniques and equipment with tools we have had forever....

indoor nook with green vertical garden Credit: Rebecca Bullene Nothing beats plants when it comes to adding depth, color, and life to a room. If you’re living in a small home, though, you don’t need to sacrifice greenery for floor space thanks to a vertical garden. Here’s how to get started. What is a Vertical Garden Vertical gardening is the art of using vertical space to grow and display plants, whether that’s finding the right mix of containers, shelves, and hooks to hold your collection, or installing a full-scale living wall....

Clarified butter on wooden spoon Credit: Getty Images Clarified butter on wooden spoon Credit: Getty Images Clarified butter on wooden spoon Credit: Getty Images Clarified butter on wooden spoon Credit: Getty Images It’s Martha’s secret ingredient for scrambled eggs. It’s used in making classic madeleines. And of course, there’s nothing quite like it on popcorn. Clarified butter is beloved by chefs, and we’re seeing it pop up in more and more recipes for home cooks, but what exactly is clarified butter?...

Wooden bench on front porch Credit: Getty / Evan Sklar Wooden bench on front porch Credit: Getty / Evan Sklar Wooden bench on front porch Credit: Getty / Evan Sklar Wooden bench on front porch Credit: Getty / Evan Sklar Painted porch ceilings are as southern as ice-cold sweet tea. And if you’ve ever sipped tea on a southern porch, you may have noticed the playful blue ceiling above you....

Pyrex on the shelves at home Credit: Shawn Patrick Ouellette / Portland Press Herald / Getty Images Pyrex on the shelves at home Credit: Shawn Patrick Ouellette / Portland Press Herald / Getty Images Pyrex on the shelves at home Credit: Shawn Patrick Ouellette / Portland Press Herald / Getty Images Pyrex on the shelves at home Credit: Shawn Patrick Ouellette / Portland Press Herald / Getty Images On This Page History of Pyrex Finding Vintage Pyrex Determining Its Value Authenticating It Caring for It Vintage Pyrex pieces are hardly a rarity....