If I were to line up next to my sisters, the difference is immediately noticeable: where my skin is a bit patchy and unmemorable, their skin radiates. Both of their faces have a discrete, poreless glow, and I’m certain you could bounce a kernel of rice off their cheeks. The frustrating thing is, they don’t do anything differently than what I do for skin care. We all grew up eating the same things, doing the same extracurricular activities, and exercising the same mindful skin care regimens. To this day, we still use the same night creams. But our mother traces the difference to one thing she did before each of us was born: She had eaten pearl powder while she was pregnant with them but had skipped it with me.

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If you suffer from aches and pains, sore muscles or dry skin, there’s a good chance you’ve tried at least one over-the-counter product made to treat these conditions. And if you’re like most people, you’ve probably spent a decent amount of money and experienced some unpleasant side effects trying to find the right fix for your ailment.

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Loading up on lip balm is pretty standard this time of year. Chilly temps and harsh wind can leave our lips drier than ever, so it’s crucial to understand what ingredients will be the most effective against seasonal stressors. Instead of just masking the problem with temporary relief, find fixes that contain key ingredients known to actually stop dehydration in its tracks. Read on for our experts’ recommendations of what to look for in a lip balm.

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