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From allantoin, astaxanthin and argireline to wheat germ oil and white tea and back again, the ingredients in cosmetics and skincare products can be daunting at best, confusing most of the time and down-right stupefying on occasion. With the field of skincare products expanding fast, we wanted to help you understand why skincare ingredients are [...]

We’ve all had them. Restless nights, tear-stained pillows, a few too many cocktails, seasonal allergies, sinus conditions or colds can leave your eyes swollen and tender in the morning.
Don’t despair. Take a deep breath, and get ready to face the day with one of these all-natural solutions for puffy eyes:
Tea Bags
Sometimes, your mother really does [...]

PROBLEM: Fixing Frown Lines
SOLUTION: To fix frown lines without injections or other invasive treatments, you need to look no further than your pantry. Dab a little quality, extra-virgin olive oil on frown lines and dry areas of your skin with a cotton ball each evening and notice a difference in the morning.

To fix stubborn frown [...]

Have you ever looked down, startled to discover your mother’s hands have taken up residence at the opposite ends of your arms?
Prominent veins, loose flesh, bony tendons and sunspots are never more than a few years away on one of the most delicate, yet determined, surfaces of your body.
Start now to defend your hands against the ravages [...]

In our “Behind the Designs” series, we want to give readers in insight into how our clothes are inspired and designed at Soft Surroundings. We thought the best way to do that would be to interview some of our designers to see what inspires them and what they are working on right now. [...]

Home is one of my favorite places – there’s just nothing quite like it. It’s the place where I can kick off my shoes as soon as I step in the door, snack directly out of the fridge and not be embarrassed about how spoiled my dogs are. It’s also the space that I’ve made [...]

PROBLEM: Lipstick Feathering
SOLUTION: Lipsticks of all shades can slip past the lip line. Here’s how to prevent lipstick feathering. Draw your favorite shape back in place with the use of a lip liner. A great product for making that perfect pout is the Paula Dorf Perfect Illusion for the Lips. This product keeps color from bleeding [...]

Before you bare all, it’s time to buff, smooth, and shield your skin to silky perfection. With a little time and the right tools, you’ll be able to kiss blah winter skin goodbye.
Exfoliate. Dry skin in the winter is expected, but some dryness will last all year long, if you let it. Body scrubs with [...]

Soft Surroundings is celebrating our 10th anniversary.  I can’t believe it’s been 10 years! What a long way we’ve come from the days when there were just 2 of us doing almost everything.
We’re really here for you–to help you be good to yourself by doing things you do anyway, everyday!  We provide collections of unique [...]

The right hair shade can take years off your look, add a youthful glow, and even give the appearance of a thicker, fuller head of hair. But before you attempt to rechristen yourself a “blonde” at home, read these tips to understand how to pick the right type, color, and shade of hair dye and [...]