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Old man winter plays a mean trick on us girls – our skin goes from soft and smooth to scaly and dry, and as the cold winds and temperature head below zero, skin can become irritated, red and itchy.

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Ever considered doing a little “something” to youself?  You know … plastic surgery.  Now you can investigate how to make everyone take a second look with help from a new technology: the VECTRA imaging system.

Dr. Cory Torgerson, a board-certified nasal and facial plastic surgeon, based in Toronto, Canada, now exclusively offers the VECTRA imaging system to his patients. He’s focused on informing his patients about the myriad of options available to them and how to best achieve changes that suit them. (more…)

Lather, rinse, repeat. Just when you think you’ve found your all-time-fave hair product, you come across a fabulous new bottle and you fall hair over feet in love again. Maybe it’s how it makes you feel, or smell, or maybe it’s just so darn good for your tresses. Here’s the low down on our top favorites and why we simply ‘heart’ them.

LaCoupe Orgnx Shampoos and Conditioners
(Re/Nourish; Re/Balance; Em/Body; and De/Frizz)

Why: Not only are LaCoupe Orgnx shampoos and conditioners ($9.99) made without sulphates, parabens or diethanolamine (DEA), but certified organic botanical ingredients include avocado, fig, nettle, hibiscus and olive oil, as well as extracts from the seeds of moringa trees. Plus with every purchase of any Orgnx item, the company donates a portion of the proceeds toward planting moringa trees, which is also known as the tree of life!

www.orgnx.com
Available at Shoppers Drug Mart across Canada and Jean Coutu Pharmacy (more…)

Is it any wonder women are obsessed with handbags? Arguably the hardest working item in any wardrobe, the handbag not only serves a practical purpose but also lends visual impact all the while remaining universally flattering despite size or shape. Here are our fives picks that will see you through any occasion. (more…)

As we start to age (that’s not a bad word you know — aging) more and more women are realizing that in order to have beautiful skin when you’re, ahem, more mature, you need to start taking care of your skin from a younger age. Mother and daughter team Barb MacDonald and Siobhan MacDonald-Newsome believed just that and from there, SaveFace, a skincare line formulated to those in between years, 20-35 year olds, was born. The concept is simple, focus on the retention of youth, and maintaining a youthful appearance while postponing the need for anti-aging or anti-wrinkle products and services. (more…)