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Forget the chemical peel to achieve that smooth-as-a-baby’s-bottom complexion and instead rely on our suggestions for ten of the best facial moisturizers and products to keep you looking young and fresh.

If good grooming products make you happy, then think about sharing those elixirs with the nice (and the naughty) on your holiday gift list.

Two good things happen for your skin with the advent of autumn: you’re less prone to sun damage - and you’re drinking red wine again. Red wine contains resveratrol, which activates collagen production while also blocking certain aging processes.

Many skincare lines are utilizing the latest developments in cosmeceuticals: cosmetic products with biologically active ingredients that, purportedly, have medical benefits. Correct the first signs of aging with a high-performance skincare line.

If you’ve a friend fortunate enough to have secured a summer sanctuary and if you’re fortunate enough to have secured a weekend invitation, then at least have the decency to arrive with a host/ess gift - and without a list of demands.

Lazy days and dog days might lull you into late summer apathy - but don’t get fooled. Like so much that you imbibe and ingest, the sun is a two-faced monster: good for you in small doses, your nightmare in overdose.

From nose reshaping (or rhinoplasty) to Botox, cosmetic surgery may still be stereotyped as a women’s pursuit, but the number of men hoping to turn back the clock and perhaps boost their self-confidence a bit is on a steady uptick.

The simple fact is that summer skincare is so easy. Longer days mean we’re outdoors more, which means we drink more water, hydrating the skin. This summer, take care of your skin and nourish it with good food, good sex - and good product.

A recent Bloggers’ Event at Newbury Street’s Beaucage Spa was a veritable Evening of Beauty. EDGE was in attendance, coming in for a facial and leaving on a cloud of bliss.

This year, take your mother for a walk on Mother’s Day - and sit with her. Listen to your mother - and when she’s finished, hand her a gift and remind her how much you love her. In truth, there’s nothing as good as the gift of time.